The Holy Spirit is just another name for the Angel Gabriel, as supported by Jewish and Christian sources.

Muslims often assert that the term 'Holy Spirit' in the Quran refers to the Angel Gabriel, suggesting that there is no contradiction in the Quranic verses that mention both. However, this interpretation lacks textual support, as the Quran does not provide a single verse that identifies Gabriel as the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is a distinct Person of the Trinity, which fundamentally differs from the nature of angels. The Bible clearly teaches that the Holy Spirit is divine and eternal, as seen in passages from both the Old and New Testaments. Additionally, the argument that early Christian heretical views could have influenced the understanding of the Holy Spirit is irrelevant, as the core Christian doctrine of the Holy Spirit's divinity has been consistently upheld throughout history, regardless of the existence of heretical movements.