Quran Issues
The Quran does not confirm that the Bible is uncorrupted; it only states that Muslims should believe in the revelations given to the prophets.
Quick answer
The Quran explicitly commands Muslims to believe in what has been revealed to both them and the People of the Book, implying that the Bible, as possessed by Jews and Christians, is included in this belief. This indicates that the revelations must have been accessible and valid during Muhammad's time.
Full argument
The Quranic verse Q. 29:46 instructs Muslims to affirm their belief in the revelations sent to both themselves and the People of the Book, which includes the Bible. This command suggests that the Bible was recognized as a valid revelation at the time, thus implying its integrity. If Muslims are to acknowledge the revelations of the People of the Book, it stands to reason that they are affirming the authenticity of the Bible as it existed then. Furthermore, the logic of mutual acknowledgment is clear; just as Muslims expect recognition of the Quran, Jews and Christians would naturally expect the same for their scriptures. Therefore, the assertion that the Quran does not endorse the Bible's authenticity fails to hold when considering the implications of the command given in the verse.
Key verses
Q. 29:46quran
Dispute not with the People of the Book save in the fairer manner...
2 Timothy 3:16bible
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
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.
Related articles
More in Quran Issues
- Allah created men and jinn to be fuel for the fire of hell, predestining their fate to either be saved or punished.
- How can Allah be considered trustworthy when Satan accuses Him of misleading and deceiving him?
- The Quran describes Allah with physical attributes such as a face, hands, and a shin, which implies that Allah has a physical form like humans.
- Islam teaches that Allah can perform miraculous events, such as preserving a man and his donkey for a hundred years and raising a talking beast.
- How can Allah be sovereign if both His throne and Satan's throne are said to be upon the water?