3. The main texts of Islam are the Qur'an, the Hadith, and the Sira. The Qur'an is the Uncreated and Literal Word of God. It was revealed to Muhammad over 23 years, and cannot be changed. The Qur'an contains contradictions within itself, between the milder, so-called "Meccan" verses, which Muhammad received when he was still relatively powerless in Mecca, and the later, harsher, "Medinan" verses, which Muhammad received after he had won Medina, no longer had to curry favor
3. The main texts of Islam are the Qur'an, the Hadith, and the Sira. The Qur'an is the Uncreated and Literal Word of God. It was revealed to Muhammad over 23 years, and cannot be changed. The Qur'an contains contradictions within itself, between the milder, so-called "Meccan" verses, which Muhammad received when he was still relatively powerless in Mecca, and the later, harsher, "Medinan" verses, which Muhammad received after he had won Medina, no longer had to curry favor with anyone, and co…
