Two simple textual variants in the Qur’an
Whenever I mention that there are different versions of the Qur’an, I’m asked for examples. Here are my three favourites:
Qu’ran 10:16
Would it have been made known to you, or not?
If Allah had willed, I would not have recited it to you, He would have made it known to you… (Qunbul)
If Allah had willed, I would not have recited it to you, He would NOT have made it known to you… (Hafs)
Qu’ran 37:12
Who was surprised?
“But I (Allah) wonder, while they mock” (Khalaf from Hamza)
“But YOU (Muhammad) wonder, while they mock” (Hafs)
Qu’ran 2:184
If you skip a fast, how many poor people do you have to feed? One or more?
For those who can only fast with extreme difficulty, compensation can be made by feeding a needy person (Hafs)
For those who can only fast with extreme difficulty, compensation can be made by feeding needy people (Warsh)