The Quran Examined

Browse all 114 surahs with Arabic text, transliteration, and critical analysis. 27+ controversial verses examined.

Critical Issues with the Quran

Abrogation (Naskh)

The Quran contains verses that contradict each other. Muslim scholars address this through 'abrogation' - later verses cancel earlier ones.

Scientific Errors

Despite claims of scientific miracles, the Quran contains statements that contradict modern science: sun setting in mud (18:86), sperm from backbone (86:6-7).

Preservation Questions

While Islam claims perfect preservation, historical evidence shows variant readings and missing verses mentioned in hadith.

Borrowing from Other Sources

Many Quranic stories closely parallel earlier Jewish and Christian apocryphal texts, Zoroastrian legends, and Arabian folklore.

Controversial Verses (27)

2:191violence

Kill Wherever You Find Them

2:193violence

Fight Until Islam Dominates

3:151violence

Terror Against Disbelievers

4:89violence

Kill Apostates

5:33violence

Crucifixion and Mutilation

8:12violence

Beheading

8:60violence

Terrorize Enemies

9:5violence

The Sword Verse

9:29violence

Fight People of the Book

9:111violence

Paradise Through Killing

47:4violence

Strike Their Necks

2:223women

Women as Fields

All 114 Surahs

114 surahs

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