Alexander the Great in the Qur’an: How Islam Mistook a Pagan King for a Muslim Prophet-Like Figure

One of the most striking historical blunders in the Qur’an is its portrayal of Dhul-Qarnayn (“The Two-Horned One”) in Surah...

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...