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In this episode, we’re looking into one of the central questions in the study of early Islam: where does the Qur’an come from? 📖 This can be approached in a number of ways. Some scholars focus on thelater Muslim literary tradition 📝, while others situate the Qur’an within the broader religious and linguistic context of Late Antiquity 🏛️, often drawing on Syriac and biblical parallels ✝️📚.
But another approach is to begin with the material evidence—inscriptions 🪨, archaeology 🏺, and linguistic data 🔤 that can be securely dated to the pre-Islamic period—and ask what that evidence can tell us about the Qur’an’s historical setting.
On the Real Talk Podcast 🎙️ we’re joined by Dr. Süleyman Dost to discuss his book, Before the Qur’an: Material Sources at the Advent of Muslim Scripture, which takes this approach seriously and examines what can (and cannot) be said about the Qur’an’s origins when we prioritise pre-Islamic material sources.
We discuss how this method relates to previous scholarship 🎓, the limitations of relying exclusively on epigraphic and archaeological evidence ⚖️, and what it might reveal about the linguistic and religious landscape of Arabia on the eve of Islam 🌍.
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For those interested, we strongly recommend our audience check out the book for themselves: 🔗 https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-before-the-qur-an.html
For those interested in exploring more of his research, we also encourage our audience to check out Süleyman Dost’s Academia.edu page, where you can find a range of his additional publications and ongoing work 🔗 https://utoronto.academia.edu/SuleymanDost
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What is The Quran?
Quran, literally meaning "the recitation" is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God (Allah). It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature. The Quran is divided into chapters (surah in Arabic), which are then divided into verses (ayah). Muslims believe that the Quran was verbally revealed by God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel (Jibril), gradually over a period of approximately 23 years, beginning on 22 December 609 CE, when Muhammad was 40, and concluding in 632, the year of his death. Muslims regard the Quran as the most important miracle of Muhammad, a proof of his prophethood, and the culmination of a series of divine messages that started with the messages revealed to Adam and ended with Muhammad. |
Who are Skepsislamica?
We spotlight perspectives in Islamic history that often go unnoticed, keeping you informed on the latest academic research and discussions. Our content is non-sectarian and grounded in rigorous academic approaches to Islamic studies, offering deep and thoughtful analysis. |
What is Pre-Islam?
Pre-Islam refers to the period in history before the emergence and widespread adoption of Islam. It specifically denotes the time before the Prophet Muhammad's revelations and the establishment of Islamic faith, culture, and civilization. |
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