Revisiting the Meaning of the Divine Preservation of the Qur’an: With Special References to Verse 15:9

In this article, I discuss the topic of Divine preservation Qur’an in context exegesis verse 15:9: ‘Indeed, it is We who sent down reminder (dhikr) [i.e., Qur’an], and indeed, will be its guardian’. First, briefly examine Muslim non-Muslim perceptions regarding authentic transmission Qur’an. question some Western researchers, problematise Muslims’ approaches to history with various polemics, perception, which compresses notion into narrow meaning 15:9 dogmatic apologetic reflexes. Then, chronologically analyse interpretations from linguistic, historical, theological sociological aspects exegeses classical period modern times. The main argument article centred on 15:9, which, my opinion, deals first route Qur’anic revelation God Prophet through Angel Gabriel, Prophet’s perfect memorisation together his flawless Companions. next processes (post-Prophetic developments revelation) were left foresight community, ummah. believe, while vertical process (revelation arsh farsh (heaven earth) guaranteed by God, responsibility for horizontal (from Companions following generation so on) community. use same text Sunnis, Shi’ites, Ibadis, etc., northern Kazakhstan West Africa, Asia Pacific Balkans, clearest proof that Muslims are preserving book entrusted them. They demonstrate reflection their understanding tawhid (Oneness God) faith consensus a single mushaf.