Muhammad affirmed that the Scriptures of the Jews and Christians were the original, uncorrupt revelations from God.

The article discusses how early Islamic texts suggest that Muhammad believed the Scriptures held by Jews and Christians were originally from God. However, it is also noted that these texts imply that both groups had strayed from the true teachings of their Scriptures. For instance, the Quranic verse S. 2:113 indicates that both Jews and Christians read their Holy Books but still disputed each other's validity. This suggests that while the Scriptures were acknowledged, their interpretations and the beliefs held by the followers had deviated from the original divine message. Furthermore, Islamic scholars interpret these verses to mean that both groups ignored the commandments and truths present in their own texts, which testify to the prophethood of Jesus and Moses. Thus, while Muhammad recognized the Scriptures, he also pointed out the necessity for correction and adherence to the original teachings that they contained.