The Quran states that crucifixion was practiced in Egypt during the time of Moses and even earlier during Joseph's time, which shows that it was a common method of punishment.

The Quranic verses suggest that crucifixion was a method of punishment used by Pharaoh during the time of Moses and even earlier during Joseph's time. However, historical records indicate that crucifixion was not practiced until approximately 520 BC, which is nearly a thousand years after Moses. Encyclopaedia Britannica and Eerdman's Bible Dictionary both affirm that crucifixion was primarily a Persian practice that was later adopted by the Greeks and Romans. This timeline raises significant questions about the Quran's assertion regarding the use of crucifixion in ancient Egypt. Moreover, the Quran refers to Pharaoh as the 'Lord of the stakes,' implying a connection to crucifixion. Yet, the term 'stakes' does not necessarily equate to crucifixion as understood in later historical contexts. The earliest documented instances of crucifixion as a form of execution are linked to political punishments in Babylon, which further distances the Quran's claims from historical reality. In conclusion, the assertion that crucifixion was practiced during the time of Moses and Joseph lacks historical support and contradicts established archaeological findings. The timeline of crucifixion's introduction into the ancient world suggests that the Quran's claims are not consistent with historical evidence.