Quran Issues
The Quran states that the previous revelations were corrupted and no longer reliable.
Quick answer
The Christian response emphasizes that the Quran itself acknowledges the existence and authority of previous scriptures during Muhammad's time, implying their preservation. Therefore, to accept the Quran is to accept the Bible as the preserved Word of God, which contradicts the claim of corruption.
Full argument
The Quran presumes that the previous revelations, including the Bible, were available and authoritative during Muhammad's time. This is evident in various passages where Allah refers to the covenant made with the Children of Israel and the Christians, indicating that these groups were expected to uphold the teachings of the scriptures. If the Bible were truly corrupted, it would not make sense for the Quran to appeal to it for verification of Muhammad's prophetic claims. Furthermore, the Quran's acknowledgment of the Bible's existence suggests that it was considered a reliable source of divine revelation. Thus, the first Muslims believed in the authenticity of the Bible, using it to validate Muhammad's message, which ultimately leads to the conclusion that the Quran's assertion of corruption is self-defeating. In attacking the Bible, Muslims inadvertently undermine the Quran's own claims regarding the authority and preservation of previous scriptures.
Key verses
John 1:1bible
In the beginning was the Word...
Surah Al-Baqarah 2:75quran
They change words from their context...
Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:47quran
Let the People of the Gospel judge by what Allah has revealed therein...
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