دور حاضر میں قراءات قرآنیہ کا وجود اورموجودہ مصاحف کا جائزہ

Abstract

The Qur'ān serves as the foundational scripture for the Muslim Ummah, preserved through oral transmission and written compilation. Initially revealed orally, its preservation relied on the meticulous memorization by the Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) and his companions, supported by the practice of transmission through chains of authentication (isnād). The Qur'ānic text we have today is identical to that compiled during the time of the Prophet’s companions, verified through successive generations. Islamic scholars have established consensus on the authenticity of the ten mutawātir Qur'ānic recitations (Qirā'āt), all rooted in the Prophet’s teachings. Each of these Qirā'āt is valid for both recitation and prayer, emphasizing their divine origin. Key regions of Islamic scholarship such as Madīnah, Makkah, Kūfah, Baṣrah, and Dimashq nurtured prominent reciters who preserved and transmitted the Qur'ānic traditions. Contemporary Qur'ānic publications adhere to one of the widely accepted recitations-most commonly Ḥafṣ, Warsh, Qālūn, and Durī—verified by expert scholars. These recitations underscore the Qur'ān’s unaltered transmission across centuries and regions.

Keywords: Qur'ān preservation, Qirā'āt, oral transmission, mutawātir recitations, Ḥafṣ, Warsh, Qālūn, Durī, Islamic scholarship.