Additional Comment: The Quran states that the word of God cannot be altered.
The following path of logic is quite devastating to the Islamic position. The path of logic goes like this:
1. The Quran accepts that the Bible as it existed at the time of Mohammed is the Word of God 2. The Quran states that the word of God cannot be altered.
3. The Quran states that the word of God as it was in the Torah, the Prophets and the Gospel records must be treated as a whole, and that it is impossible to make a distinction between the various books.
4. The Quran claims that anything unclear in the teaching of Mohammed can be clarified by the Bible. This again implies that the text of the Bible cannot be changed.
5. Further, Moslems are condemning themselves because the Quran says that only satan can claim to have altered God’s word.
6. Therefore Moslems are contradicting themselves in claiming that the text of the Bible has been altered in some places. There is no evidence that the text of the Bible has been altered significantly since the time of Mohammed.
1. The Quran accepts that the Bible as it existed at the time of Mohammed is the Word of God
(Bakara 2:136 ) Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, add that which the Prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered.
( Ankebut 29 :46 ) Do not argue with the people of the scripture (Jews, Christians, and Muslims) except in the nicest possible manner- unless they transgress-and say, "We believe in what was revealed to us and in what was revealed to you, and our God and your God is one and the same; to Him we are submitters.
Statements that the Torah cannot be changed:
Bakara 2 :4 ,41 , 44 ,51 ,53, 87 ,91
Al-i mran 3: 3-4 ,48 ,50 ,65 , 93
Maide 5:43-46, 66-68 , 110
En’am 6.154
Tevbe 9:111
Hud 11:110
Isra 17:2-4
Secde 32:23
Mu’min 40:53-54
Ahkaf 46:12
Statements that the Psalms cannot be changed:
Nisa 4:163
Isra 17:55
Enbiya 21:105
Fat1r 35:25
Statements that the whole Old Testament cannot be changed:
Al-i Imran 3:3-4, 48 ,49
Nisa 4:163
Maide 5:46 -47, ,66 – 68, 110
Tevbe 9:111
Hadid 57:26-27
Statements that the whole New Testament cannot be changed:
Bakara 2:136
Bakara 2:285
Al-i Imran 3:119
Nisa 4:136 ,163
Maide 5:43-47 ,68
Ankebut 29:46
Shura 42:15
(Maide 5:47) Let the People of the Gospel judge by that which Allah hath revealed therein. Whoso judgeth not by that which Allah hath revealed; such are evil-livers
Bible passages which are quoted in the Quran:
Gen 17:14
Gen 24:4
Gen 34:27-28
Num 33:2
Dt 29:58
Dt 28:61
Dt 29:20-21 ,27
Dt 31:9 , 23-24
Josh 8:31
Josh 23:6
1 Kings 2:3
2 Kings 14:6
2 Kings 23:18
2 Kings 25:4
2 Kings 35:4
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 6:18
Neh 8:14
Neh 13:1
Dn 9:11-13
Jn 1:4-5 ,9-12
Jn 8:31-32 ,36
Rom 3:1-4
Heb 4:12
Heb 12:25-29
1 Jn 2:24
2 Jn 1:9
2 The Quran states that the word of God cannot be altered.
( En’ am 6:115 ) The word of your Lord is complete, in truth and justice. Nothing shall abrogate His words. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
(En’am 6: 34 ) there is none that can alter the Words (and decrees) of Allah.
(Yunus 10:15 ) Say: It does not beseem me that I should change it of myself; I follow naught but what is revealed to me; surely I fear, if I disobey my Lord, the punishment of a mighty day.
See too
Yunus 10:64
Isra 17:77
Kahf 18:27
Ahzab 33:62
Fatr 35:43
Fetih 48:23
Kaf 50:29
3 The Quran states that the word of God as it was in the Torah, the Prophets and the Gospel records must be treated as a whole, and that it is impossible to make a distinction between the various books.
( Bakara 2:136 ) Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, add that which the Prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered.
Bakara 2:285
( Bakara 2:85 ) Do you then believe in a part of the Book and disbelieve in the other?
( Al-i Imran 3:3-4 ) He sent down to you this scripture, truthfully, confirming all previous scriptures, and He sent down the Torah and the Gospel
( Maide 5:43) How come they unto thee for judgement when they have the Torah, wherein Allah hath delivered judgement (for them)? Yet even after that they turn away. Such (folk) are not believers
( maide 5:68) Say: O People of the Scripture! Ye have naught (of guidance) till ye observe the Torah and the Gospel and that which was revealed unto you from your Lord. That which is revealed unto thee (Muhammad) from thy Lord is certain to increase the contumacy and disbelief of many of them. But grieve not for the disbelieving folk
( bakara 2:62 ) Those who believe (in the Quran), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians, any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve
Bakara 2:213; Maide 5:49
Even Muhammed had recourse to the Torah so it shows that the Torah was not thought to have been changed at his time.
( al-i Imran ): Say: Produce the Torah and read it (unto us) if ye are truthful. Saffat 37:156-157
See too:
Nisa 4:150-152
Ra’d 13:36
Hicr 15:91
Ankebut 29:46
(Bakara 2:113 ) The Jews said….….the Christians said………."Yet, both of them read the scripture.
(Bakara 2:44 ) What! do you enjoin men to be good and neglect your own soulswhile you read the Torah; have you then no sense?
(Yunus 10:64 ) They shall have good news in this world's life and in thehereafter; there is no changing the words of Allah; that is themighty achievement.
(Maide 5 :43 )…….. when they have the Torah, containing GOD's law………
4. The Quran claims that anything unclear in the teaching of Mohammed can be clarified by the Bible. This again implies that the text of the Bible cannot be changed.
(Maide 5:48 ) Then we revealed to you this scripture, truthfully, confirming previous scriptures, and superseding them.
( al-i Imran 3:3) He hath revealed unto thee (Muhammad) the Scripture with truth, confirming that which was (revealed) before it, even as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel.
( Yunus 10:94 ) And if thou (Muhammad) art in doubt concerning that which We reveal unto thee, then question those who read the Scripture (that was) before thee
Enbiya 21:7
Bakara 2:41
Nisa 4:47
Yunus 10:37
Fatir 35:31
Ahkaf 46:12
(Maide 5:44 ) We have sent down the Torah, containing guidance and light. Ruling in accordance with it were the Jewish prophets, as well as the rabbis and the priests, as dictated to them in GOD's scripture, and as witnessed by them. Therefore, do not reverence human beings; you shall reverence Me instead. And do not trade away My revelations for a cheap price. Those who do not rule in accordance with GOD's revelations are the disbelievers.
5 Further, Moslems are condemning themselves because the Quran says that only satan can claim to have altered God’s word
(Hac 22 :52 ) And We did not send before you any messenger or prophet,but when he desired, the Shaitan made a suggestionrespecting his desire; but Allah annuls that which the Satan casts, then does Allah establish His communications,and Allah is Knowing, Wise.
(Hicr 15:9 ) Absolutely, we have revealed the reminder, and, absolutely, we will preserve it.
Bakara 2:255
Meryem 19:64
Saffat 37:3,7
Vaka 56:77-82
Hakka 69:44-47 ,51 Cin 72:26-27
This article was produced from research by Huseiyn G, edited by Duncan Heaster