Is there any grammatical and spelling error in Quran? No.
Is there any grammatical and spelling error in Quran
From a linguistic and grammatical perspective, the Qur’an is considered by Arabic linguists and scholars to be free of grammatical and spelling errors. It is, in fact, regarded as the highest standard of Classical Arabic and is often used as the reference point for Arabic grammar and eloquence.
Here's a breakdown of the points often discussed:
✅ 1. Grammar:
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The Qur’an does not contain grammatical errors as understood within the framework of Classical Arabic.
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Some verses may appear unusual or challenging to modern learners or non-native speakers, but classical grammarians have addressed these in detail.
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Apparent anomalies are often:
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Stylistic devices (e.g., ellipsis, hyperbaton, or rhetorical shifts)
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Permissible variations in Classical Arabic (e.g., poetic-style flexibility)
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Early usage before standardization (the Qur'an reflects usage during the early 7th century)
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Example often raised:
Verse: Surah Taubah (9:3)
"وَرَسُولُهُ" vs. "وَرَسُولِهِ"
Some argue about case agreement (should it be nominative or genitive?), but grammarians explain this as:
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A case of conjunction with a separate ruling (عطف مغاير الحكم) — the verb applies differently to the two subjects.
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Or a matter of intonation and recitation (qira’at), since there are multiple accepted readings (qira’at) of the Qur’an.
✅ 2. Spelling (Orthography):
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The Qur'an was written in the early Arabic script, which lacked dots and vowel marks.
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The standardization (by Caliph Uthman رضي الله عنه) followed the Rasm al-Uthmani orthographic style.
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This style:
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Omits or alters letters by today’s spelling standards.
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Was consistent with the dialects and pronunciation of Arabs at that time.
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Is preserved intentionally for religious and historical authenticity.
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Example:
Word: الصَّلَاة (as-salāh) written as الصَّلوة
This is not an error but reflects the orthographic tradition of the early Qur’anic manuscripts.
✅ 3. Conclusion:
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Muslims believe the Qur'an is the literal word of God, perfect and preserved, free of contradiction or error.
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Arabic grammarians, even non-Muslims, often acknowledge its unparalleled literary quality.
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Apparent “errors” are typically due to:
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Misunderstanding classical usage,
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Differences in dialect,
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Or ignoring stylistic and rhetorical norms of the time.
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If you'd like, I can also explain any specific verse you've heard critics refer to as having a "mistake" — and show how classical scholars address it.
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Orthographic Meaning:
Orthographic (adjective) relates to orthography, which means:
The conventional spelling system of a language.
✅ In detail:
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Orthography is how words are written — including:
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Letters used
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Spelling rules
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Writing conventions (like punctuation and capitalization, if the language uses them)
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📚 Examples:
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In English:
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“Color” (American orthography) vs. “Colour” (British orthography)
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Both are correct, but the orthographic system differs slightly between regions.
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In Arabic:
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Classical Qur'anic Arabic uses Rasm al-Uthmani (the Uthmanic script), a particular orthographic system.
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Modern Arabic writes الصلاة (as-salāh) with full letters and vowel marks.
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But in the Qur’an, it may be written as الصَّلوة — that’s a difference in orthography, not a mistake.
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🔁 Summary:
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Orthography | The system of writing and spelling in a language |
| Orthographic | Related to spelling conventions |
posted by Md. Ziaur Rahman, BBA, MBA, FCA, LLB running @ August 07, 2025 0 Comments
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