Quran Issues
The Holy Bible has been corrupted to such an extent that its message no longer reflects the original teachings of the prophets.
Quick answer
Christian apologists argue that the earliest Muslim writers believed the Hebrew Scriptures remained intact and uncorrupted. They provide evidence from historical writings that support the view that the original messages of the Hebrew Bible were preserved during the time of Muhammad.
Full argument
The article examines the views of early Muslim writers regarding the authenticity of the Hebrew Scriptures. It highlights that the first seven Muslim polemicists, including notable figures like Abu’l-Rabi‘ b. al-Layth and ‘Ali b. Rabban al-Tabari, maintained that the Hebrew Scriptures were intact and did not reflect any significant corruption. This contradicts the common Muslim assertion that the Bible has been altered. The writings of these early Muslim scholars suggest that they recognized the reliability of the Hebrew Scriptures, which were available during Muhammad's time. The article aims to demonstrate that the belief in the corruption of the Bible is not universally held among early Islamic thinkers, particularly those who were contemporaneous with the advent of Islam.
Key verses
John 1:1bible
In the beginning was the Word...
Matthew 5:18bible
For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.
Psalm 119:89bible
Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.
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