Uncover the untold history behind Islam’s sacred text. Mondher Sfar’s rigorous research challenges orthodox views, revealing the Quran’s fascinating textual evolution. Discover how early Muslims viewed the text as an imperfect copy of a celestial original, leading to variant readings and revisions. Explore the historical factors that shaped the literalist interpretation enforced later. This essential historical exploration is a must-read for students of religious studies, historians, and critical thinkers interested in Islamic origins and reform movements in India and globally.