The Islamic Dilemma

Qur’an, Scholars, and Historical Evidence 

Introduction to the Series

For over fourteen centuries, Islam has claimed the Qur’an as the final, preserved, and flawless revelation from God. Central to this claim is that the Qur’an confirms and affirms the Torah and the Gospel. This is the foundation upon which Islamic belief, law, and theology are built.

Yet when the Qur’an is approached with rigorous textual, historical, and logical analysis, a stark contradiction emerges. The very scriptures the Qur’an affirms contradict it in key areas, including the identity of Jesus, the crucifixion, and the path to salvation. And when Muslim scholars attempt to reconcile these contradictions, their interpretations often contradict the Qur’an itself, placing believers in an impossible dilemma.

This series explores this dilemma through three interconnected posts:

Part 1 – The Qur’an Confirms and Affirms the Previous Scriptures

• Purpose: Examine what the Qur’an itself says about previous scriptures, without reference to scholars or tradition.

• Key points:

  • Direct Qur’anic affirmations (Arabic + English) about the Torah and Gospel.

  • Commands for Jews and Christians to judge by their scriptures.

  • Historical evidence showing the Torah and Gospel were preserved in the 7th century.

  • Contradictions between the Qur’an and Bible/Torah/Gospel (Jesus’ crucifixion, divinity, salvation).

• Goal: Demonstrate that if the Qur’an is taken literally, it conflicts with historical reality.

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Part 2 – Qur’an vs. Scholars: The Contradiction at the Heart of Islam

• Purpose: Examine how Islamic scholarship responds and often contradicts the Qur’an.

• Key points:

  • Scholarly claims: textual corruption (tahrif), meaning corruption (tahrif al-ma‘na), lost Injil, abrogation.

  • Direct conflicts between these interpretations and Qur’anic statements.

  • Logical consequences: Muslims must choose between the Qur’an or the scholars.

• Goal: Show that following scholars undermines the Qur’an; following the Qur’an exposes contradictions with historical scripture.

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Part 3 – Series Conclusion: The Islamic Dilemma Summarized

• Purpose: Tie together Parts 0–2 into a coherent conclusion.

• Key points:

  • Recap the Qur’an’s claims vs. historical reality.

  • Recap scholars’ reinterpretations vs. Qur’an.

  • Present the unavoidable choice and its logical consequences.

  • Emphasize that the dilemma is structural and cannot be resolved without rejecting either the Qur’an or scholarly authority.

• Goal: Leave readers with a clear understanding of why Islam’s central claims are internally inconsistent.

Together, these posts expose what we call “The Islamic Dilemma”:

• Option 1: Follow the Qur’an literally → you are forced to accept contradictions with historical scripture.

• Option 2: Follow scholars’ interpretations → you contradict the Qur’an itself.

Either way, Islam’s claim to divine, flawless revelation is logically and historically untenable.

This series is evidence-first, faith-neutral, and logically rigorous. Its purpose is not to insult individuals but to examine Islam as a doctrinal and historical system, using manuscripts, Qur’anic text, and reason as the ultimate standard.

Prepare to follow the evidence wherever it leads, and see why Islam’s core claims cannot withstand scrutiny without contradiction.

Next in series Part 1 – The Qur’an Confirms and Affirms the Previous Scriptures