For Muslims, faith in revelation is central not only to the Quran but also to the original scriptures given to prophets such as Moses, David, and Jesus (peace be upon them all). Islam reveres all of these messages, viewing them as guidance from the same One Creator.
The distinction lies in preservation: Muslims recognize that the Bible has undergone centuries of alteration, translation, and human interpolation, whereas the Quran stands as the final, perfectly preserved word of God, maintained verbatim from the moment it was revealed.
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Islamic View of the Bible
The Quran acknowledges the Torah, Psalms, and Gospel as earlier revelations from Allah:
“Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light… And We sent, following in their footsteps, Jesus, the son of Mary, confirming that which came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light.” (Quran 5:44-46)
The Quran also notes that these scriptures were not preserved:
“So woe to those who write the Scripture with their own hands and then say, ‘This is from Allah,’ to sell it for a small price.” (Quran 2:79)
Hence, Muslims accept the Gospel revealed to Jesus and the Torah revealed to earlier messengers, yet hold that existing biblical manuscripts contain both preserved truths and human interpolations. The Quran, a perfectly preserved scripture, serves as the final, definitive criterion for assessing any surviving biblical passages.
So why don’t Muslims trust the Bible as a source of authority? While the Bible contains remnants of truth, Muslims reject it due to its lack of divine preservation, textual corruptions and alterations, and contradictions that diverge from the Quran’s message.
The Quran: The Final, Preserved Revelation
Unlike the Bible, the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the Angel Gabriel. It has remained unchanged for more than 1,400 years.
Its preservation rests on three complementary pillars:
- Memorization: Millions have memorized the entire text verbatim, passing it on from one generation to the next.
- Writing: Early manuscriptures (e.g., Topkapi Palace, Tashkent) match today’s Quran exactly.
- Language: The original Arabic remains intact, and only that Arabic wording carries divine authority, ensuring the message is transmitted exactly as revealed.
The Quran challenges skeptics:
“Do they not then reflect on the Quran? If it had been from anyone other than Allah, they would have found much discrepancy in it.” (Quran 4:82)
Guidance for Seekers of Truth
Allah promises:
“Indeed, it is We who sent down the Quran, and indeed, We will be its guardian.” (Quran 15:9)
For those seeking the pure, preserved word of God, the Quran offers clarity and guidance. Request a free Quran copy today and explore its timeless guidance and message with an open heart.