🔥 Examination: Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light

14.2. Claims of "Lost Surahs"

The claim made by Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq about "Surah An-Nawrain" and "Surah Al-Wilaya" is baseless and has no foundation in mainstream Islamic belief. These so-called "Surahs" do not appear in any authentic manuscript or recension of the Qur'an. Moreover:

No Mention in Authentic Sources: The alleged "Surahs" are not found in the earliest manuscripts of the Qur'an or any authentic hadith collections such as Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Tirmidhi, or Nasa’i. Their only mentions are in fabricated sources or among fringe sects, which lack scholarly credibility.

Consistency of Qur'anic Manuscripts: The Qur'an we have today is the same as compiled under the guidance of Caliph Abu Bakr (ra) and later standardized under Caliph Uthman (ra). This compilation process involved companions who memorized the Qur'an directly from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), ensuring accuracy.

The claim that the Qur'an once included “lost Surahs” such as "Surah An-Nawrain" and "Surah Al-Wilaya" is entirely baseless and unsupported by any credible Islamic sources. These so-called "Surahs" do not appear in the Qur'an or in any authentic Islamic manuscripts, Hadith collections, or historical records. The Qur'an has been meticulously preserved in its entirety, both orally and in writing, since its revelation. Early manuscripts, such as the Birmingham Manuscript, Topkapi Manuscript, and Sana’a Manuscripts, show complete consistency with the Qur'an recited today. The alleged “lost Surahs” are absent from all these manuscripts, and their absence from universally accepted early Qur'anic codices is conclusive proof against their authenticity.

The Qur'an’s authenticity is strongly supported by Hadith collections such as Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. These collections document the memorization, recitation, and transmission of the Qur'an during the Prophet's lifetime and afterward. Yet, there is no mention of "Surah An-Nawrain" or "Surah Al-Wilaya" in these texts. Imam Bukhari, in his chapter on the compilation of the Qur'an, quotes Zayd ibn Thabit:

This demonstrates that the Qur'an as it was recited to Jibreel is identical to the Qur'an we have today. There is no room for claims of additional or missing Surahs.

Islamic scholars, across all major schools of thought, unanimously agree that the Qur'an is complete and unaltered. Imam Al-Nawawi states: "The Qur'an that we recite and hold today is the exact same Qur'an that was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is safeguarded by Allah's promise in Surah Al-Hijr (15:9)." Ibn Hazm, a renowned Andalusian scholar, asserts: "Any claim that the Qur'an is incomplete or has additional parts beyond what is universally accepted by the Ummah is disbelief, for it contradicts the divine promise of preservation." (Ibnhazm - on the Doctrine of Tahrif)

The speaker in the Youtube Video Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq falsely claims that Uthman (RA) altered or removed parts of the Qur'an. However, historical records show that Uthman only standardized the Qur'an’s dialect to the Qurayshi tongue to unify the growing Muslim empire and eliminate dialectical differences. No words or Surahs were added or removed during this process. The Qur'an compiled during Uthman’s time was unanimously accepted by the Prophet’s companions, including Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA). There was no dissent regarding its authenticity.

The so-called "Surah An-Nawrain" and "Surah Al-Wilaya" appear in fabricated sources associated with fringe groups and are not recognized by mainstream Islamic scholarship, whether Sunni or Shia. Allama Tabatabai, a prominent Shia scholar, affirms: "The Qur'an that we recite today is the exact same Qur'an revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Claims of additional Surahs such as 'Surah Al-Wilaya' are baseless and have no foundation in Shia teachings." These claims often originate from sectarian sources attempting to undermine the unity of the Qur'an for ideological purposes. The Qur'an itself refutes the possibility of additions or omissions. Allah declares:

This verse indicates that the Qur'an exists in its original, unaltered form on the "Preserved Tablet" (Al-Lawh Al-Mahfuz). Therefore, any claim of "lost Surahs" directly contradicts Allah’s statement. The absence of “lost Surahs” is further confirmed by the consensus of the companions. The Prophet’s companions memorized and compiled the Qur'an, and none of them claimed the existence of additional Surahs. Millions of Muslims have memorized the Qur'an in its entirety throughout history. The existence of "lost Surahs" would have been evident if such claims were true, yet no such discrepancy exists in the global Muslim community. Historical Qur'anic manuscripts across centuries, regions, and cultures are identical in content, and claims of additional Surahs are not supported by any manuscript evidence. The claims of "lost Surahs," including "Surah An-Nawrain" and "Surah Al-Wilaya," are unfounded and lack any basis in authentic Islamic teachings, manuscripts, or history. Both Sunni and Shia scholars affirm the Qur'an’s completeness and preservation. Fabricated claims of additional Surahs not only contradict the Qur'an’s internal evidence but also undermine the unanimous agreement of the Prophet’s companions and subsequent generations of Muslims. The Qur'an remains, as promised by Allah, a fully preserved and divinely protected scripture.