Among all the religious texts in the world, only Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji holds the unique distinction of being directly authored, compiled, and authenticated by the Sikh Gurus themselves. This sacred scripture was prepared under the direct supervision of the Sikh Gurus, with every word preserved exactly as it was revealed by God. Its structure is protected through divine grammar and a sound-weight system that prevents even the slightest alteration.
In contrast, the Quran was compiled years after Prophet Muhammad’s death, through a process that involved political decisions, burning of variant manuscripts, and even admitted errors from scribes. The character of its compiler and the prophet it revolves around raises important questions about its authenticity and divine origin. This article compares the divine preservation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with the human flaws found in the Quran’s history.
Islam: Quran
1. A Scribe’s Betrayal Exposes the Quran’s Fragility:
Abdullāh ibn Saʿd ibn Abī Sarḥ, one of Muhammad’s trusted scribes tasked with writing down the Quran, abandoned Islam early on. Why? He claimed he could tweak the so-called divine revelations however he pleased, and Muhammad accepted these changes as God’s word. This isn’t just apostasy—it’s a glaring red flag. If Muhammad were truly a messenger of God, how could he fail to notice a human meddling with divine scripture? This suggests the Quran was never divinely guarded but was a product of human whim, vulnerable to manipulation from the start.
2. The Quran’s Messy Cover-Up Under Uthman:
Fast forward to around 650 CE, 18 years after Muhammad’s death. Caliph Uthman ibn Affan took drastic action to standardize the Quran, ordering all variant manuscripts burned to enforce a single version, the so-called Uthmanic codex. Why? Because there were different versions of the Quran, and this caused confusion among Muslims. If this book was truly the perfect word of God, why did it need a man to burn copies and fix it? This act looks like a cover-up, showing the Quran wasn’t perfectly protected but was a mess that needed human help to make it unified.
3. Muhammad’s Perverted Marriages: Aisha and Zaynab:
Muhammad’s personal life further dismantles any claim to divine character. At 54, he consummated his marriage to Aisha, a mere 9-year-old girl, a fact confirmed by Islamic sources. This isn’t just a cultural quirk; it’s the behavior of a pedophile, a man driven by lust, not holiness. Then there’s Zaynab bint Jahsh, his first cousin and the ex-wife of his adopted son Zayd ibn Harithah. Muhammad instructed Zayd to divorce her, then married her himself, with the Quran conveniently justifying it in Surah Al-Ahzab 33:37. This isn’t divine guidance; it’s a selfish act, using scripture to fulfill sexual desires. How can a man like this claim to speak for God?
4. An Illiterate “Prophet” Too Weak for His Role:
Islamic tradition boasts that Muhammad remained illiterate from birth to death, unable to read or write. Supporters call it a miracle, proof the Quran came from God. But consider this: if he were truly God’s chosen messenger, tasked with delivering a flawless message to humanity, why wasn’t he granted the basic tools—literacy—to do it properly? Instead, he relied on others to scribble his “revelations,” leaving them open to errors and tampering (see point 1). An all-powerful God would’ve equipped His prophet, not left him stumbling in ignorance. Muhammad’s illiteracy isn’t a virtue—it’s a crippling flaw that exposes his inadequacy.
5. A Sinful, Forgetful Fraud, Not a Holy Messenger:
Even the Quran admits Muhammad wasn’t perfect. Surah Muhammad 47:19 commands him to seek forgiveness for his sins, and other verses paint him as forgetful and flawed. A true prophet, chosen by an infallible God, should be a beacon of purity, not a bumbling sinner. These confessions strip away any pretense of divine favor, revealing a man all too human—petty, lustful, and unreliable. If the Quran itself admits his mistakes, why should anyone believe he was more than just a fake Prophet?
Sikhi: Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
1. Divinely Authored and Authenticated by the Gurus Themselves:
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the only religious scripture in existence directly written, compiled, and authenticated by the founders of its faith—the Sikh Gurus themselves. This divine process, initiated by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and completed under the guidance of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, ensures that every word is a direct revelation from God, untouched by external influences or later interpretations. Unlike other scriptures, which were often compiled long after their founders’ time, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji embodies the living voice of the Gurus, making it the ultimate and unadulterated expression of divine truth.
2. Infallible Numbering and Sound Weight System (Pingal):
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is safeguarded by a divinely inspired numbering system and the science of sound weight, known as the Pingal system. Each line of Gurbani is meticulously structured, with every word, letter, and vowel sound assigned a specific weight, creating a harmonic and mathematical precision that locks the scripture’s integrity. This system renders any attempt at alteration or tampering impossible, as even the slightest change would disrupt the divine balance of the text. No other scripture in the world employs such a sophisticated mechanism to preserve its purity, affirming Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s divine origin and unmatched authenticity.
3. Pristine Preservation Free from Human Corruption:
The direct involvement of the Sikh Gurus in the compilation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji ensures its freedom from human interpolation or distortion. From its inception to its final form, the scripture was meticulously preserved under the Gurus’ divine guidance, with no reliance on later scribes or councils prone to error. This singular process of systematic preservation sets Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji apart as a scripture that remains exactly as God intended, a flawless and eternal guide for humanity.
4. Grammar (Vyakaran) as a Shield Against Adulteration:
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is composed in a unique grammatical system, divinely ordained, that serves as a built-in mechanism to detect any adulteration. This science of grammar (viaakaran) ensures that every verse adheres to a precise linguistic structure, making deviations immediately apparent. Such a divine safeguard is unparalleled in any other scripture, underscoring Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s authenticity as a text directly revealed by God, immune to human manipulation.
5. Uniformity Across Authorized Manuscripts:
Every authorized manuscript of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, as sanctioned by the Gurus, contains the same Gurbani, unchanged and consistent across time. This divine uniformity allows Sikhs to easily identify and reject any additions or alterations, such as the shabad attributed to Mira Bai, which the Sikh community unanimously recognizes as non-Gurbani. No other scripture maintains such absolute consistency across its original texts, proving that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji remains exactly as it was revealed—a pure, divine revelation untouched by human hands.
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji stands as the eternal light of truth. It is divinely revealed, flawlessly preserved, and protected through a perfect system of grammar and sound that no one can tamper with. The Gurus themselves ensured its authenticity, leaving no room for human interference.
On the other hand, the Quran’s reliance on scribes who altered content, the political efforts to standardize it by burning conflicting versions, and the personal conduct of Prophet Muhammad all point toward a scripture that has been shaped by human hands and flawed decisions. A true divine message does not require such fixes.
In this comparison, the difference is clear. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is a perfect and preserved guide from God. The Quran shows signs of human weakness and interference, making it impossible to accept as an infallible revelation.
