The Story of the Quran: Compilation, Controversies & Clarity

In this deep and thought-provoking episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima explore one of the most sensitive yet foundational topics in Islamic history—the compilation and preservation of the Holy Quran.

For generations, the Shia community has faced accusations of believing in a different or altered Quran. But rather than defending against these claims, this episode flips the lens and examines Sunni hadith sources themselves—Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and others—to uncover what they actually say about missing verses, variant readings, and Quranic transmission.

This discussion is inspired by a lecture from Sayed Ammar Nakshawani, whose controversial statement about “holes in the narrative” stirred widespread debate. Ali and Fatima unpack what he likely meant—diving into the technical complexities of Ahruf, Qira’at, abrogated verses, and historical narrations involving Aisha, Umar, Ubayy ibn Ka'b, and Ibn Masud.

This isn’t about sensationalism—it’s about historical awareness, scholarly nuance, and honest inquiry.

In this episode:

• What do Sunni hadith sources really say about Quran preservation?
• Were verses lost, abrogated, or altered according to early narrations?
• How do different readings and recitations impact our understanding?

This episode reminds us that unity is built not by ignoring the past, but by engaging with it—critically, respectfully, and truthfully.