Critique of the Quran's Structure Compared to the Bible

The text critiques the structure and composition of the Quran, contrasting it with the Bible. It highlights that while the Bible is organized chronologically and thematically, the Quran is described as disordered and lacks narrative coherence. Various scholars, including both Western and Muslim, have noted its literary deficiencies, including repetition and incoherence. The text also discusses the difficulties faced in compiling the Quran after Muhammad’s death, as his revelations were recorded on various materials and often depended on memory. This resulted in a text that feels incomplete and lacks logical flow, making it challenging for readers to grasp its teachings. Ultimately, the comparison between the Bible and the Quran suggests a view of the latter as inferior in literary quality.

Bullet Points:

• The Quran is structurally different from the Bible, lacking historical narrative and thematic organization.
• Scholars describe the Quran as disordered, repetitive, and incoherent.
• Muhammad did not compile the Quran before his death, leading to challenges in gathering his revelations.
• The Quran’s arrangement is based on the size of Suras rather than chronological order.
• Readers often feel a sense of incompleteness due to the Quran’s lack of logical connections between Suras.