Allah’s Books
Q. How is it known that the Tawraah (Old Testament), Zaboor (Psalms), and Injeel (Gospel) are heavenly books?
A. The Holy Qur’aan says that all these three books are heavenly books. Allah has said:
- “Lo! We did reveal the Tawraah, wherein is guidance and a light.” (5:44)
- “And We imparted unto Dawood the Zaboor (Psalms).” (4:163)
- “And We caused ‘Isaa, son of Maryam, to follow and gave him the Gospel (Injeel).” (57:27)
Thus Muslims came to know from the Qur’aan that these three books came from Allah.
Q. What about a person who does not accept Tawraah, Zaboor and Injeel as Allah’s books?
A. Such a person is a kaafir because these books are proven to be Divine on the authority of the Qur’aan. Whoever denies them denies the Qur’aan itself.
Q. Are the Tawraah, Zaboor and Injeel that the Jews and Christians have today the same heavenly books?
A. No. The Qur’aan makes it clear that these books have been changed and altered. Therefore, the present versions are not the original Tawraah, Zaboor and Injeel.
Q. How is it known that saheefay (smaller books) came upon some prophets?
A. It is proven by the Qur’aan that saheefay came to some prophets. There is mention of Hadrat Ibraaheem’s saheefa in Surah Al-A’laa (87:18–19).
Q. Is the Holy Qur’aan Allah’s book or His speech?
A. The Holy Qur’aan is both Allah’s Book (kitaabullaah) and His Speech (kalaamullaah).
Q. Which stands highest among the Tawraah, Zaboor, Injeel and the Qur’aan?
A. The Holy Qur’aan is the highest and the best of all Divine Books.
Q. How is the Holy Qur’aan superior to all the previous Divine Books?
A. The Holy Qur’aan is superior for many reasons:
- It has been preserved perfectly without change till Qiyaamah.
- Its text is miraculous and cannot be matched.
- It brought the final commands of Allah and replaced previous ones.
- It was revealed gradually over 23 years, entering hearts deeply.
- It is memorized by millions of Muslims, keeping it safe forever.
- Its commands are moderate and suitable for all times and all people.
The Qur’aan will remain the final Divine Book for all mankind until the Day of Judgment.