Bible: Was it Written Before the Quran? by Dua
The Quran was revealed on the prophet in 610 CE 23 years, on prophet Muhammad S.A.W. Bilble, on the other hand, was revealed way before the Quran and consists of religious texts that were written and manipulated over centuries. It is impornat to know that Christens believe that the Bible is a collection of several different books, including the Old Testament (which shares some similarities with the Quran) and the New Testament.
It is believed that the Old Testament was the Torah in its original form which has been tampered with throughout the centuries. But the Quran has not been tampered with since its revelation and Allah has promised (in the Quran) that it will remain the same until the day of judgment
Why was the Bible written before the Quran?
Allah revealed the Bible to the people that existed centuries ago as a warning for them to stop them from the path of the devil and as an invitation to them to choose the path of the pious. However, they did not heed this warning and continued their sinful ways. The Quran was sent as another invitation by Allah for the people to revert to the right path. The Quran was the last holy book Allah sent to the people as a warning.
Quran: When was the Quran Revealed?
The Quran was revealed by prophet Muhammad S.A.W in 610 CE in the cave on Hira.
How long was the Quran written after the Bible?
The Quran was revealed 600 years after the revelation of the Bible. The exact date of completion of the Bible is debated upon but it is believed that it was revealed between 1 and 2 century CE.
Why is Islam a copy of the Bible, the Old Testament?
Muslims and Christens both have separate views on this topic. However, Muslims believe that as Allah revealed both the holy books the message is same; to believe in the oneness of Allah and the Day of judgement. Christens do not believe in this rather point out theological differences, difference in revelation and origin. In the holy Quran it is testified that Bible or is infact a holy book revealed by Allah for the people that existed previously.
In the Surah AL-Ma’idah Allah also says that;
Then in the footsteps of the prophets, We sent Jesus, son of Mary, confirming the Torah revealed before him. And We gave him the Gospel containing guidance and light and confirming what was revealed in the Torah—a guide and a lesson to the God-fearing. [Surah Al-Ma’idah; 5:46]
The Quran mentions Jesus multiple times and talks about the revelation of other books.
Say, O believers, “We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us; and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and his descendants; and what was given to Moses, Jesus, and other prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them. And to Allah we all submit.” [Surah Al-Baqarah; 2:136]
FAQs:
Q: How many years after the Bible was the Quran revealed?
A: The Quran was revealed approximately 600 years after the bible.
Q: Did Muhammad S.A.W. copy parts of the Torah and Bible?
A: There was no part that Muhmmad S.A.W ‘copied’ from the Bible. Both the Holy books ( The Old Testament and the Holy Quran ) were revealed by Allah and had the same message to guide people to the path of the pious.
Q: What was the Bible called before “The Bible”?
A: There is no unified name for the bible. Rather it has different names like the Muslims call it Torah.