The Koran contains contradictions of consquence

With many thanks to Microsuck for having this intresting debate with me.Alert readers and voters would have noticed by now that my esteemed opponent has conceded each of the contradiction he originally presented. Rather, he is raising few queries over my response. None of his queries have anything to do with contradictions in Quran.The purpose of this debate is to address alleged contradictions in The Holy Quran. The purpose of this debate is not to explain everything that Quran says. If I am able to explain some aspect of the Quran, it does not mean Quran has a contradiction. Pro cannot win this debate until he proves a contradiction in Quran.It does not mean that I will not try to answer his queries. However I would like to keep it separate from this debate by addressing it in a separate section, 'general queries'. Voters are requested to ignore it for the purpose of this debate. Moreover I may not be able to do sufficient justice to each of question since it is already the last round. In that case we shall carry our discussion on those topics to the forums.== Can Allah's decree change ==The original contradiction raised by my esteemed opponent was that Quran says in 2:106 that God's revelations can change. However in Quran 6:34 and 6:115 it says that it cannot.I explained that Quran 2:106 is talking about Allah's Ayat (signs, verses, commands or instruction) whereas Quran 6:34 and 6:115 are talking about Allah's Kalima (statement or promise). An Ayat may be forgotten or abrogated - but then it is replaced by something equivalent or better. A Kalima from God cannot change.Pro dropped this explanation and did not respond to it. Dropped points count as concession.Pro reiterates his claim by quoting an extremely biased source in form Ibn Warraq. However there is nothing in the quote which shows any contradiction in the Quran. All that we learn is Ibn Warraw hates Islam - which is not news.== First Muslim ==Pro has conceded this point completely. He also presents an interesting contradiction in his arguments.He says:I am not quite convinced on the argument for question 2, though I will concede for now.But in the beginning he says:For question 2, my partner brought up a possible linguistic error which I shown to be false.I did not bring up any linguistic error. Naturally my partner has not shown it to be false.== Did Pharoah drown? ==I have presented simple explanation for the verses. My esteemed opponent was expected to present evidence as to why my explanation is incorrect. He has not done so. However that has not stopped Pro from claiming:For q3, I also showed that, linguistically, the idea that pharoe drowned and yet was preserved is false. The linguistic analysis shown this cannot work.Pro has not shown anything, linguistically or otherwise. Readers are welcome to search his arguments for any linguistic analysis. But if they cannot find it, they will have to agree with me that Pro has conceded this point as well.Pro has asked some questions. However asking questions is not equal to proving contradictions. Pro asserts that those questions are not red-herrings. As far as the debate is concerned, they are red-herrings. On other hand I am happy to answer these questions in 'general queries'.As an aside from the debate, in the comments section a reader has posted a video of eminent Egyptiologist Dr Maurice Bucaille, who has investigated the life of Pharaohs in light of Quran and Bible. I would also like to refer those who are interested to excellent book by Dr Bucaille which explores the subject in depth. == General Queries ==My partner has raised some queries, none of which prove a contradiction in Quran. I will try to address them here.1. Why would an all-powerful, all-knowing, all-wise, God have to substitute something better or similar?This is a question. Not a contradiction. This has nothing to do with this debate.Moreover I have explained that the rule change because of imperfections of humanity. Pro has ignored my explanation.2. I have proved from the earlier "revelations" of Allah that he indeed stated that the laws are perfect for ALL generations. Why not in the Quran?Again this question has nothing to do with contradictions in Quran.You managed to 'prove' it, because I did not counter it. I did not counter it because I do not want the scope of our discussion to be unnecessarily extended beyond Quran.Further, I have also explained that any change is with regard to the rules and regulations. When people have faith in God, believe in the Day of Judgment and ensure that their deeds match their faith, minor differences in rules and methods of prayer don't really count. Religious people tend to be quite tolerant of such differences.3. Is it because Allah is imperfect?Naturally No. Allah is our God. God cannot be imperfect.4. Can the Quran change and hence Allah have a prophet after Muhammad (p)? If not, then why not?Once again irrelevant to the debate.Quran says in 33:40 that Prophet Muhammad (Peace on Him) was the Seal of phrophets (or the final Prophet). This is also backed by several Ahadith. There is not going to be any new Prophet to the humanity.On other hand, most Muslims do believe in the second coming of Christ Jesus (Peace on Him) which is scheduled before Day of Judgment. However he cannot be considered as a new Prophet.5. Can we then call Allah "all-merciful?" If so, why?Allah is ‘The Most Merciful’ and ‘The Most Forgiving’. On other hand God is also ‘The Most Just’ and Swift in taking account. God can forgive the most grievous sins that we may commit. But that happens only when we turn to Allah's mercy and seek repentance while we have time.6. In Christian theology, God can save you and forgive your sins before you die. Why should I accept your religion over that religion?Religion is not a bargain hunt. In any case, I suspect Christians will agree with Muslims in this regard. Sins are forgiven until we die. As soon as we face death, our time runs out. Do not postpone your decision about religion until death-bed. No one knows when and how sudden our death is going to be and our time will run out.Quran 21:1 1. Closer and closer to mankind comes their Reckoning: yet they heed not and they turn away.== References ==1. Dr Maurice Bucaille, "The Bible, The Qur'an and Science"saaid.net/Anshatah/dawah/Science.doc