Know Thine Enemy

[Ninth in a series.]

Absolutism & Abrogation

The Qur'an is not silent concerning itself.
    The Qur'an tells us that it is Allah's word; it is clear and definitive; a clear guide to obedience. It tells us that its commands are clear.  Take a good long look at 3:7.  The foundations of the book are clear commandments.  

    I have now shown you clear evidence of Qur'anic absolutism.  It is Allah's word; his law which must be obeyed. His Apostle's exemplary obedience to it is to be emulated.  So, what is a Muslim to do when the Qur'an contradicts itself?

What the Hell? Naskh, thats what!  The 'science' of abrogation.
Surah 2 was the 87th to be revealed; 8 was 88th, next to last.  Thus 2:256 is abrogated by 8:39.  Here is a chart depicting the sequence of revelation. (Surah 9 was #113, next to last, so 9:29 also trumps 2:256.)

    The bottom line: the Qur'an is Allah's perfect, final & immutable word, which must be obeyed. Allah said fight them: they  must fight us!