Study of  Doubts of Qquranic Researches

Study of Doubts of Qquranic Researches

A review of the article on the collection of the Quran in Leiden’s Encyclopedia of Quran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Associate Professor, Department of Quran and Hadith Sciences, Faculty of Theology, Farabi College, University of Tehran.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Farhangian University, Shahid Rajaei Campus, Urmia
10.22034/sdqr.2026.452516.1151
Abstract
Gaining a deep understanding of the Orientalists’ opinions about the Quranic and Islamic knowledge and provision of a scientific analysis of their viewpoints are undeniable necessities for Muslims. Consequently, the present article aims at introducing and reviewing Burton’s study on the collection of the Quran. The present study has adopted library research method based on an analytical-critical approach, though this does not denote that the study has ignored the descriptive methods. Although examination of Burton’s viewpoints on the collection of the Quran has been the main focus of the study, the viewpoints of the Islamic scholars have been sought when required. Burton’s research report reveals his profound examination of the Quranic and Islamic sciences. The information he has presented in his research report shows that the traditions related to the collection of the Quran have moved toward development and evolution in the third century AH. Nonetheless, he has not made clear if any resources confirm his depiction of the evolution of the aforementioned traditions or not. This comes to be the most important criticism on Burton’s study of the collection of the Quran.
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Volume 7, Issue 12
September 2025
Pages 6-27

  • Receive Date 14 April 2024
  • Revise Date 04 July 2024
  • Accept Date 02 February 2026