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What Does the Quran Say About the Bible?

Key Points

  1. The Quran views the Torah and the Gospel as direct revelations from Allah, given directly to Moses and Jesus, respectively, to guide their people with wisdom, light, and judgment.
  2. The Quran emphasizes that these scriptures were part of Allah’s plan for continuous divine guidance through prophets and revelations.
  3. Rabbis and scholars were entrusted with preserving and following the Torah and the Gospel, but the Quran criticizes those who neglected their duties and distorted the message.
  4. The Quran presents itself as a confirmation of the earlier scriptures, continuing the line of divine guidance for humanity.

Summary

The Quran portrays the Torah and the Injeel (Gospel) as direct revelations from Allah, given to Moses and Jesus to guide their people with wisdom, light, and judgment. It highlights that the Torah was revealed to Moses after earlier generations were destroyed, serving as enlightenment and mercy for the Children of Israel (28:43, 32:23). Similarly, the Gospel was given to Jesus to confirm the Torah, containing guidance and light (3:50, 5:46). According to the Quran, both scriptures are part of Allah’s divine plan to guide humanity through successive revelations (2:87, 5:110, 61:6), showing that Allah has continuously sent prophets and scriptures to different communities over time.

The Quran also suggests that these scriptures were entrusted to rabbis, scholars, and followers to preserve and follow (5:44, 5:66), but it criticizes those who failed to safeguard the message and neglected their responsibilities (2:101, 62:5). It emphasizes that the Quran serves as a confirmation of these earlier revelations, continuing the line of divine guidance (3:3, 46:12).

Every Verse in the Quran that Mentions the Bible

Allah reminds the Children of Israel of the favor bestowed upon them by giving Moses the Torah (the Scripture) and the criterion between right and wrong, so they might be guided.

Allah speaks about giving Moses the Torah and sending a succession of messengers after him, including Jesus, who was given clear signs and supported by the Holy Spirit. Despite this, some people became arrogant and rejected the prophets.

The People of the Book are reminded that when the Quran came to them, confirming their own scriptures (the Torah and the Gospel), they rejected it, even though they had been praying for victory over disbelievers.

They are criticized for rejecting the Quran, despite it confirming what is with them (the Torah). This continues a pattern of denying prophets and revelations sent by Allah.

When a messenger from Allah came to them confirming their own scriptures, a group among those given the Book cast the Book of Allah behind their backs as if they did not know.

Allah reveals the Quran to Prophet Muhammad as a confirmation of previous scriptures, specifically mentioning the Torah and the Gospel as guidance for humanity.

Allah promises to teach Jesus the Book, wisdom, the Torah, and the Gospel, indicating his role in confirming previous revelations and guiding the Children of Israel.

Jesus tells the Children of Israel that he has come confirming the Torah that was revealed before him and to make lawful some of what was forbidden. He urges them to fear Allah and obey him.

The People of the Book are addressed regarding their disputes about Abraham. The Quran points out that the Torah and the Gospel were not revealed until after him, making their arguments baseless.

The Quran challenges the Children of Israel to bring the Torah and recite it if they are truthful about their dietary restrictions, highlighting inconsistencies in their claims.

The Jews are questioned for seeking judgment from Prophet Muhammad when they have the Torah containing Allah’s judgment, yet they turn away even after seeking his decision.

Allah describes the Torah as containing guidance and light. Prophets who submitted to Allah judged by it for the Jews, as did the rabbis and scholars entrusted with preserving Allah’s scripture.

Following the prophets, Jesus, son of Mary, was sent confirming the Torah that had come before him. He was given the Gospel containing guidance and light, affirming the preceding Torah.

The People of the Gospel are instructed to judge by what Allah has revealed therein. Those who do not judge by what Allah has revealed are described as defiantly disobedient.

Had the People of the Book upheld the Torah, the Gospel, and what was revealed to them (the Quran), they would have received abundant blessings. Among them are moderate people, but many do evil deeds.

Allah tells the People of the Book that they have no valid ground until they uphold the Torah, the Gospel, and what has been revealed to them from their Lord. The new revelation increases many of them in rebellion and disbelief.

Allah will remind Jesus of His favors upon him, including teaching him the Book, wisdom, the Torah, and the Gospel, and the miracles performed by Jesus with Allah’s permission.

Allah criticizes those who underestimate His revelation by questioning whether He sent anything down to humans. The Quran responds by affirming that Moses brought clear guidance and light (the Torah).

Those who follow the unlettered Prophet (Muhammad), whom they find mentioned in the Torah and the Gospel, will attain mercy. He enjoins right conduct, forbids wrong, and relieves them of burdens.

Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and properties in exchange for Paradise. This is a true promise binding upon Him in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Quran.

After destroying previous generations, Allah gave Moses the Scripture (the Torah) as enlightenment, guidance, and mercy for the people, so they might remember.

Allah reassures Prophet Muhammad not to doubt the meeting with Moses, affirming that He gave Moses the Scripture (the Torah) as guidance for the Children of Israel.

Before the Quran, there was the Scripture of Moses (the Torah) as a guide and mercy. The Quran confirms it in the Arabic language to warn wrongdoers and bring good news to the righteous.

A group of jinn listens to the Quran and recognizes its confirmation of what came before, notably the Scripture of Moses, affirming it guides to the truth and a straight path.

Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and his followers are described with qualities praised in the Torah and the Gospel, like a seed that sprouts and strengthens, filling farmers with delight.

After previous prophets, Allah sent Jesus, son of Mary, gave him the Gospel, and placed compassion and mercy in the hearts of his followers. However, some invented monasticism, which Allah did not prescribe.

Jesus, son of Mary, announces to the Children of Israel that he is Allah’s messenger, confirming the Torah before him and giving glad tidings of a messenger to come after him, named Ahmad (another name for Muhammad).

Those who were entrusted with the Torah but failed to uphold it are compared to a donkey carrying volumes of books. This metaphor emphasizes the importance of practicing what is revealed.

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