An Anachronism in the Qur’an: The Case of Dirhams in the Story of Prophet Yusuf
One of the notable historical inconsistencies found in the Qur’an involves the reference to dirhams—a form of currency that did not exist at the time of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph). This anachronism raises serious questions about the historical reliability of certain Qur’anic narratives. The Verse in Question The verse in Surah Yusuf (12:20) reads: “And they […]