Muslims believe that the Apocrypha should be considered as part of the inspired scripture.

A careful examination of the New Testament reveals that the Apocrypha is not cited as scripture by Jesus or his apostles. Not a single quotation from any of the Apocryphal books can be found in the New Testament, suggesting that these writings were not viewed as inspired. Scholars like G. Douglas Young and Roger Nicole highlight this absence, arguing that it cannot be seen as accidental. Furthermore, Jesus himself affirms the Jewish canon, referencing the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms, which excludes the Apocrypha. This is further supported by Jesus' mention of the prophets from Abel to Zechariah, indicating a closed canon that does not include the Apocryphal texts. Therefore, the Apocrypha lacks the necessary validation from both Jesus and the New Testament authors to be considered inspired scripture.