The Holy Quran clearly states that Jesus (PBUH) was a messenger of Allah\u00a0(SWT)\u00a0and the Gospel is a holy book just like Torah, Psalms and the Holy Quran itself. Allah\u00a0(SWT)\u00a0asks Muslims to\u00a0believe in\u00a0the Holy Books which were revealed to Moses, David, Jesus and all other prophets\u00a0(PBUT). \n<\/p>\n\n
Without any doubt, the Gospel is considered a divine book in many verses of the Holy Quran and acceptance of its validity is a\u00a0condition\u00a0to have\u00a0faith\u00a0for all Muslims. Hence, Muslims have a considerable respect and holiness for Torah and Gospel; even in some prayers we notice swearing to these two books\u00a0(1).<\/p>\n\n
The Holy Quran describes the Gospel in one of its verses in this manner,<\/p>\n\n
\u201cAnd in their footsteps, we sent Isa\/Jesus the son of Maryam\/Mary, confirming Torah that had come before him, and We gave him the Gospel: therein was guidance, light, and confirmation of the Torah that had come before it: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah.\u201d(2)<\/p>\n\n
One can clearly see that the Holy Quran recognizes Gospel as holder of\u00a0guidance,\u00a0light\u00a0and\u00a0advise for the pious.<\/p>\n\n
However, the history of Christianity shows that Christians do not believe in a unique Gospel in which every word of it was the word of God.(3)\u00a0There are four Gospels accepted by most Christians which comprise the New Testament. So, this question has always been asked that which Gospel is addressed in the Holy Quran.<\/p>\n\n
The reality is that Christians believe the four Gospels were written works of man, nevertheless they consider divine value for them. Furthermore they believe the New Testament was written after the departure of Jesus\u00a0(PBUH)\u00a0in order to declare his Prophetic mission.\u00a0(4)<\/p>\n\n
Therefore contrary to the Holy Quran\u2019s statements, a Christian does not assume that Jesus\u00a0(PBUH)\u00a0in fact did have a book. It is also noteworthy to mention that the Gospels do not contain even a sentence that is attributed to revelation. However, Christians claim that the Gospels have been divinely inspired, but they do not have any proof for their claim.\u00a0(5)<\/p>\n\n
The 4 Gospels that are considered authentic Gospels are actually 4 of the many gospels that had been in use during the first two centuries after Christ among the Christians. In the present day churches, especially Catholic churches, do not admire of talking about the many gospels that was available during the second century. However some of the gospels have made slight references to the presence of these numerous gospels.\u00a0(6)<\/p>\n\n
Although there are handwritten versions of the New Testament that dates back 1600 years in famous and significant libraries and museums around the world, we cannot be sure that the Holy Quran\u2019s reference to the bible is to which book. Because just as mentioned, there is considerable difference between the Bible that Muslims believe in and that which Christians believe in.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \n<\/p>\n\n
Muslims believe that during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad\u00a0(PBUH&HP), there were pious Christian scholars that held an original version of the Bible, which the arguments of the Holy Quran was based on that.\u00a0(7)\u00a0There we find in the Holy Quran and other Islamic sources that Christians have been called to believe and act upon the sayings of the Bible. The Holy Quran has also repeatedly referred to the Old and New Testament available with the Jews and Christians when debating or explaining Monotheistic religions.<\/p>\n\n
Based on monotheistic teachings the Divine Holy Books should not differ from each other because they come from one source. Therefore, Muslims believe that the reason there is a difference between the Holy Quran and the Bible is because the Gospels have changed over time. \n<\/p>\n\n
(Selection taken from \u201cIslam, the Chosen Religion\u201d by Ali Reza Masjid Jame\u2019i)<\/p>\n\n
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Roshd Website congratulates all, especially you dear friend on the birth of the chosen Servant and great Prophet of God,\u00a0Prophet Isa the son of Maryam\u00a0(PBUT).<\/p>\n\n
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1. For example in the prayer of the night of Arafah which is taught by Imam Sadiq (PBUH), we ask our request from Allah (SWT) by swearing to the validity of Torah of Musa (PBUH) and Gospel of Isa (PBUH) and Quran of Muhammad (PBUH&HP). (Mafatih al-Jinan the chapter about acts of the night of Arafah) \n<\/p>\n\n
2. The Holy Quran, (5:46). There are other descriptions in the Holy Quran about Gospel, for example you might refer to (3:3-4) and (57:27). \n<\/p>\n\n
3. For example\u00a0Philistian Challet the great French scholar\u00a0says,\u201d Anyway these Gospels are manmade and one cannot consider them the words of God.\u201d (The Brief History of Great Religions, Foundations of Christianity by Karl Kautsky) \n<\/p>\n\n
4. This means that in Islam the Prophet is the clarifier of the Holy Quran, but in Christianity the Gospels are the clarifiers of Jesus (PBUH). (Introduction to Great Religions) \n5. Christian Theology by Thomas Michael \n<\/p>\n\n
5. Christian Theology by Thomas Michael<\/p>\n\n
6. For example Paul forbids Galatians from accepting Gospels which are not in accordance with his teachings and says, \u201cI wonder you turn from the one who calls you to the mercy of Jesus to other Gospels. One who brings another Gospel which you have accepted, he shall be cursed.\u201d (Galatian, 1:6-9)<\/p>\n\n
7. The Great Islamic Encyclopedia, vol. 10, description of Gospel<\/p>\n\n
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