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Thank you. -- Content -- Rebuttal Section: • Argument 1 • Argument 2 • Argument 3 • Argument 4 o Evidence of Uthman Having the Original Qur'an o Abrogations in the Qur'an • Argument 5 o Prophecies Argument Section: • Argument 1 o Historical Evidence -- Rebuttals -- • Argument 1 My opponent said that even if he accepts the safest bet argument, that does not confirm the truth of Islam. In theory, if no religion besides one claim exclusive truth, then they do not say that Islam cannot be the truth. So, by being a Muslim, you are safe if Sikhism, Hinduism, or whatever religion out there may be right in its teachings. They are universal but set some criteria. • Argument 2 My opponent accepts that the six/eight days (the word used for 'days' is 'yawm', which can also mean period) misinterpretation is not a contradiction. • Argument 3 Regarding the theory about seven heavens, I did not ultimately conclude that the Qur'an is "right," but that the verses are not in conflict with science, as my opponent claimed. Maybe future evidence will confirm it, maybe not because Homo Sapiens may be extinct, but right now, it is not valid to say that it is a scientific error. I know that my source about the layers was adding one more, meaning six in total, but I gave an example. Magnetosphere is also a part.[1] • Argument 4 o Evidence of Uthman Having the Original Qur'an My opponent stated that my source contains contradictory claims. The Qur'an was in its full form during the lifetime of the beloved Prophet, but it had to be compiled into one book. Many people memorized the Qur'an, wrote it on many things, and this way, it was easy for people to compile it later on. After his death, few problems occured, and Uthman had to find a quick and effective solution to this. What he ultimately did was to collect all the Qur'an copies, preserve the original, and burn the unoriginal ones. He then compiled it into a book, still existing today, but some parts are missing.It matches the current one. This one is not in its full form, because it is old, but it is still logical that the Qur'an has remained fully pure to this day. Arabs used to write every single 'event' down. Had the Qur'an been different, they would have written about different copies etc. They wrote about Uthman compiling it, and burning unoriginal copies. Had even one Arab male and female known an unoriginal form of the Qur'an, memorized it, gotten offspring, and passed on their memorization of it through generations, would we not see at least one single different Qur'an today? Yes, we would. Islam is split into many 'sects'. However, all sects have one Qur'an. If we argue about anything, we can refer to the Qur'an. If Catholics and Protestants argue, what will they refer to? Some will refer to the Bible of 73 books, others of 66, etc. They are in conflict over their 'versions' of the Bible. We Muslims are not in conflict over that. Look for any video on YouTube for any Qur'an recitation, and you will find 0% difference in the text. See sources: [2], [3], [4] o Abrogations in the Qur'an I validly rebutted my opponents claim, but he said, "This is also consistent with a man made Religion, with a Prophet acting very much as a politician." It is not obligatory to follow Islam. The Qur'an says that in [2:256], [10:99] and other similar passages. If one wishes to be a non-Muslim, he is free to do so. He can be intoxicated, or anything similar. Islam, being a religion that calls for good good hygiene, good conduct, healthy lifestyle etc., will not allow things like intoxicants. A person can feel free to follow what Islam teaches. If he wishes to remain safe, he can follow the teachings of Islam. They are nothing but guidance for people. Whoever follows Islamic system of life, marriage, hygiene, behaviour, etc., will be a successful person to an extent. So, in an Islamic country, Islamic teachings are followed (note: they are not fully applied in any nation this day). Intoxicants etc. are therefore prohibited. Why? They cause family problems, sadness, health problems, accidents, bad behaviour, etc. Similar things are also prohibited. It is to protect people and let them live safe lives. The world is big enough, so if people wish to ruin their lives, they are welcome in most of the world. You are not a disbeliever if you do things that are sinful. Islam sets rules that are good. They are safe for all to follow. A person who follows them will have no confusion in his life. Islam tells him how to keep a good hygiene, such as washing himself five times every day before prayers, making sure his clothes are clean, etc. • Argument 5 o Prophecies My opponent states that the prophecies are 'highly simplistic' and concern 'moral issues'. They are simple per se, but all of them being correct, or showing signs of being correct in the future, indicates that someone greater than humans knew all this. For example, something about men looking like women means men will wear make up, etc., and there is also the thing with transsexuals, who are able to get surgeries that can make them look like the opposite gender. This has never been able before the latest centuries. Who could have known this? "Great distances will be traversed in short spans of time"[5] "Smog will appear over cities because of the evil that they are doing"[6] Who could have known all this? Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said, "The Hour will not begin until the land of the Arabs once again becomes meadows and rivers." (Muslim) Compare it to sources: [7], [8] No other religion has these extraordinary, true claims. Also, 'once again' means that it was once meadows and rivers, and even that is proved scientifically. As for the completeness of the Qur'an, I have addressed this, and will refer my opponent to source #9 and #10. -- Arguments -- • Argument 1 o Historical Evidence The Qur'an speaks of historical events. A good example is one of Pharaoh of the time of Moses (peace be upon him). The Qur'an speaks about the famous story of the splitting of the sea, saving Moses, drowning Pharaoh. Is this true? Read [Qur'an 10:90-91] please. [Qur'an 10:92] "This day shall We [Allah] save thee in the body, that thou mayest be a sign to those who come after thee! but verily, many among mankind are heedless of Our Signs!" God told Pharaoh that his body will be saved as a sign for future generations. Somewhere in 1970's, at the Red Sea, a body was found. It was not mummified, yet it was perfectly preserved. Dr. Maurice Bucaille, a great scientist and a former Christian who converted to Islam, was called to examine the body. He said there is no doubt that this is Pharaoh of Moses' time. Muslims told him that the Qur'an already said this. He was amazed, learned Arabic, etc., and converted to Islam. He studies the Qur'an entirely, and found it to speak amazingly about astronomy, geology, etc. This is God speaking of an exclusive truth, saying something no human could ever do. [Qur'an 41:53] "Soon will We show them our Signs in the (furthest) regions (of the earth), and in their own souls, until it becomes manifest to them that this is the Truth." Thanks. -- References -- [1]http://en.wikipedia.org... [2]http://www.saudinf.com... [3]http://www.sunnipath.com... [4]http://www.islamic-awareness.org... [5]http://frameshiftcoaching.files.wordpress.com... [6]http://www.pollutionissues.com... [7]http://io9.com... [8]http://www.cbsnews.com... [9]http://www.answering-christianity.com... [10]http://www.amazon.co.uk... [11]YouTube Video, search: watch?v=_f7b3pDZAxY