Answering Questions Through The Holy Qur'an: Is Islam a new religion? Does Muhammad differ from other Prophets?

Is Islam a new religion? Does Muhammad differ from other Prophets?

21:25 And We sent not before you any messenger except that We revealed to him that, "There is no deity except Me, so worship Me."

(All messengers preached to worship God, not the creation (e.g. stones, Jesus, etc.). See the link below: “Is Jesus God or the son of God?”)(Allah knows best)

2:163 And your God is one God; there is no god except Him, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

(All messengers said that there is only One God. Those who believe in more than one God, are disbelievers (e.g. trinitarian Christians are disbelievers (5:72-73), and Hindus. The word “trinity” is not even mentioned in the Bible))(Allah knows best)

112:1 Say, "He is Allah, the One. 112:2 Allah, the Eternal, the Absolute. 112:3 He neither begets nor is begotten. 112:4 And nor is there to Him any equivalent."

46:9 Say, "I am not a new (one) among the Messengers and nor do I know what will be done with me and with you. I follow that which is revealed to me, and I am not but a clear warner."

35:43 (Due to) arrogance in the land and plotting of evil; but the evil plot does not encompass except its own people. Then do they wait except the way of the former? But you will never find in the way of Allah any change, and you will never find in the way of Allah any alteration.

14:44 And warn mankind (of) a Day (when) the punishment will come to them, then those who did wrong will say, "Our Lord, (give) us respite for a short term; we will answer Your call and we will follow the Messengers." "Had you not sworn before, (that) for you (there would be) no end?

(Verse 14:44 says, “we will follow the Messengers”. By following Muhammad, you are also following other Messengers, that’s because God revealed to Muhammad to follow the religion of Abraham (16:123); and Verse 12:38 says, “I follow the religion of my forefathers, Abraham, and Isaac and Jacob”; and Verse 42:13 says, “He has ordained for you of the religion what He enjoined upon Noah, and that which We have revealed to you, and what We enjoined upon Abraham and Moses and Jesus”)(But Jews and Christians do not recognize their religion in the Qur’an because they mixed the truth with falsehood. For example, both the Bible and the Qur’an speak about fasting, pilgrimage, God cannot be human, God is One, prostrating in prayer, women wearing veil, etc., but they reject both, their own scripture, and the Qur’an)(Allah knows best)

26:192 And indeed, it is surely a Revelation of the Lord of the worlds. … 26:196 And indeed, it is in the Scriptures of the former people. 26:197 Is it not a sign to them that the scholars of the Children of Israel know it?

2:136 Say, "We have believed in Allah and what is revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the descendants, and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them. And to Him we are submissive."

(Muslims believe in that which God revealed to the Prophets, not in that which God did not reveal (e.g. Paul’s works contradict the Gospel, even so, Christians added his writings to the “New Testament”). See the article below “Jesus vs. Paul”)(Allah knows best)

3:85 And whoever seeks other than Islam as religion - then never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be from the losers.

(“Islam” is an Arabic word meaning “submission (to God)”. That’s the religion preached by Jesus and all Messengers. According to Luke 22:42, Jesus said, “yet not my will, but yours be done”. Submission (to God) is the only religion accepted by God (3:85))(Allah knows best)

2:135 And they said, "Be Jews or Christians, then you will be guided." Say, "Nay, the religion of Abraham, the upright; and he was not of those who associated partners."

(According to this Verse, Jews and Christians are the ones who do not follow the true religion, while Muslims follow an older religion, the religion of Abraham)(And Christians are the ones who oppose the religion, they invent concepts that are not in the Bible. It is said that Paul / Christians invented that Jesus’ sacrifice redeemed people or that Jesus bore people’s sins, while it contradicts the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 24:16, II Kings 14:6, Jeremiah 31:30, Ezekiel 18:20, Psalms 49:7, Numbers 35:33), and contradicts the New Testament (Galatians 6:5), and contradicts the Qur’an (17:15). He also invented that people do not have to follow the Law, while Jesus confirmed it, and early Christians practiced it (e.g. Acts 15:5 and 15:20). It is also said that Paul was trinitarian; trinitarians are disbelievers (5:72-73, 5:17). Paul persecuted early Christians, who followed the Law, and Paul as a “Christian” kept opposing the religion, by his fabrications)(God does not guide the wrongdoing people (46:10))(Allah knows best)

22:78 And strive for Allah with the striving which is due to Him. He has chosen you and has not placed upon you any difficulty in the religion. The religion of your father Abraham. He named you Muslims before, and in this, that the Messenger may be a witness over you and you may be witnesses over mankind. So establish prayer and give zakah (charity) and hold fast to Allah. He is your Protector - so an Excellent Protector and an Excellent Helper.

(According to Acts 11:26, the disciples were called “Christians” first in Antioch, so the word “Christian” was innovated because it is not mentioned in any of the four Gospels)(The word “Christian” is not used in the Qur’an. The literal translation of the Arabic word is “Nazarenes” ((followers) of the Nazarene). On the other hand, "Muslim" is an Arabic word meaning "one who submits (to God)", and “Islam” is an Arabic word meaning “submission (to God)”)(In regard to the Jews, Judah was the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel (tribe of Judah), which was named after him. So, the words “Judaism” and “Jews” are innovations. In the Qur’an, the word “Jew” (ha-waw/alif-dal) is used in the context of religion (Judaism), not ethnicity or lineage, because it is mentioned together with other religious groups (Christian and Sabians (2:62)), so Jacob and the descendants were not Jews (2:140), because “Jews” do not indicate lineage in the Qur’an, on the other hand, the words “Bani Israel” (Children of Israel) establish their lineage in the Qur’an)(So, neither Judaism/Jews nor Christianity/Christians are the names of the true religion, but names given after two persons)(Allah knows best)

2:140 Or do you say that Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the descendants were Jews or Christians?" Say, "Are you more knowing or is Allah?" And who is more unjust than one who conceals a testimony he has from Allah? And Allah is not unaware of what you do.

3:19 Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Book did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the Verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in account.

3:84 Say, "We believed in Allah and what is revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the descendants and what was given to Moses, and Jesus, and the Prophets from their Lord. We do not make distinction between any of them and to Him we are submissive/Muslims.

10:37 And it was not that this Qur’an could be produced by other than Allah, but (it is) a confirmation of that which was before it and a detailed explanation of the Book, about which there is no doubt, from the Lord of the worlds.

12:111 Verily, in their stories is a lesson for men of understanding. It is not an invented narration, but a confirmation of that which was before it and a detailed explanation of all things, and a guidance and mercy for a people who believe.

43:13 He has ordained for you of the religion what He enjoined upon Noah, and that which We have revealed to you, and what We enjoined upon Abraham and Moses and Jesus - to establish the religion and not to be divided therein. Difficult for the polytheists is that to which you call them. Allah chooses for Himself whom He wills, and guides to Himself whoever turns.

(Verse 43:13 says that it was ordained in the Qur’an that which was enjoined upon Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus. So it is not a new religion, and according to some Verses, “Abrahamic” religions might differ in what Christians and/or Jews concealed (2:146), and in what they forgot (5:13), and in what they distorted (5:13), and in what they were burdened for their wrongdoing (16:124, 4:160), and in what they innovated (57:27), and in following their own desires (5:48), and in committing excess in their religion (4:171), and in their disbelief (5:72-73), etc.)(In other words, the Qur’an confirms the Bible, including what men subtracted or erased, and excluding what men added to it. So, the Qur’an confirms what God revealed in it, not what God did not reveal (e.g. that which opposes or contradicts the Scriptures))(Allah knows best)

16:64 And We have not revealed to you the Book except that you make clear to them that in which they differed, and as a guidance and mercy for a people who believe.

(There are contradictions in Judaism and Christianity, so a later revelation, the Qur’an, was necessary)(A purpose of the Qur’an is to make clear that in which people differed; so, it is not about Muhammad differing from other Prophets, but the people of the Bible differ among themselves. The Qur’an is a Criterion (2:185) to know what is true)(Allah knows best)

9:111 Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their wealth, because for them is Paradise. They fight in the way of Allah, they slay and they are slain. A true promise upon Him, in the Torah, and the Gospel, and the Qur’an. And who is more faithful to his promise than Allah? So rejoice in your transaction which you have contracted. And that is the great success.

(The Torah, Gospel and the Qur’an confirm that there is Paradise. Some Christians interpret this Verse as if the three Scriptures said about fighting in the way of God, while Christians do not think that the Gospel says so. The Verse refers to Paradise, but even if it was interpreted as referring to fighting, there are many verses in the Gospel in the sense of violence. See the link below “Does Jesus love you? Does Jesus love his enemies?”)(Allah knows best)

87:17 While the Hereafter is better and everlasting. 87:18 Indeed, this surely (is) in the former Scriptures, 87:19 (The) Scriptures (of) Abraham and Moses.

46:34 And the Day those who disbelieved are exposed to the Fire, "Is this not the truth?" They will say, "Yes, by our Lord." He will say, "Then taste the punishment because you used to disbelieve."

(The Torah, Gospel and the Qur’an confirm that there is Hell. The Jews deny Hell. According to Verse 5:13, the Jews “forgot a part of what they were reminded of”. Jews do not believe in Hell, but all Messengers said that the disbelievers would be punished eternally in the fire)(The Jews did not erase or failed to erase everything about “hell” from the scripture: according to Daniel 12:2, “multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt”, Psalm 145:20 says, “The Lord preserves all who love him, but all the wicked He will destroy”, Psalm 78:65-66 says, “then the Lord awoke as from sleep, as a warrior wakes from the stupor of wine. He beat back his enemies; he put them to everlasting shame”)(See the link below “How the Qur’an corrects Judaism?”)(Allah knows best)

41:43 Nothing is said to you except what was said to the Messengers before you. Indeed, your Lord is Possessor of forgiveness, and Possessor of painful penalty.

2:85 Then you are those who kill yourselves and evict a party of you from their homes, you support one another against them in sin and transgression. And if they come to you as captives, you ransom; while their eviction was forbidden to you. So do you believe in part of the Book and disbelieve in part? Then what should be the recompense for those who do so among you, except disgrace in worldly life; and on the Day of Resurrection they will be sent back to the most severe punishment? And Allah is not unaware of what you do.

2:285 The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His Angels and His Books and His Messengers. "We make no distinction between any of His Messengers." And they say, "We hear and we obey. Grant us Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the destination."

4:152 And those who believe in Allah and His Messengers and they do not differentiate between (any) one of them, those - soon He will give them their reward. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

3:95 Say, Allah has told the truth, then follow the religion of Abraham, upright; and he was not of the polytheists. 3:96 Indeed, the first House set up for mankind was that at Bakkah, blessed and a guidance for the worlds. 3:97 In it are clear signs, the standing place of Abraham. And whoever enters it - is safe. And to Allah upon the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to it a way. And whoever disbelieves - then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.

(Muslims follow the religion of Abraham. This is ordered in the Qur’an. If you do not follow the religion of Abraham, you are not submitting to God)(E.g. The first House set up for mankind was that at Mecca. It was built by Abraham and Ishmael, and it was the standing place of Abraham, but the House did not exist before Abraham, so it is the religion of Abraham)(Before Abraham, people also had Laws in order to submit (aka be a Muslim))(Allah knows best)

16:123 Then We revealed to you to follow the religion of Abraham, upright; and he was not of those who associate."

46:10 Say, "Do you see if it is from Allah, and you disbelieve in it, and a witness from among the Children of Israel testifies to the like thereof, then he believed, while you are arrogant?" Indeed, Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.

42:13 He has ordained for you of the religion what He enjoined upon Noah, and that which We have revealed to you, and what We enjoined upon Abraham and Moses and Jesus - to establish the religion and not to be divided therein. Difficult for the polytheists is that to which you call them. Allah chooses for Himself whom He wills, and guides to Himself whoever turns.

61:6 And when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O children of Israel, indeed I am the Messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a Messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad." But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic."

(Jesus was only sent to the Children of Israel. This is supported by Matthew 15:24, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel”. Jews are required to follow the Qur’an because Jesus announced them the coming of Muhammad (61:6). Verse 61:6 recovers the original Gospel (aka a sentence originally said by Jesus))(On the other hand, Jesus was not sent to the gentiles or those Christians who are not Jews. Christians must follow the Qur’an as well, because Muhammad was sent to the whole mankind (7:158, 34:28, 3:96, 21:107, 6:19, 36:70), including Jews and Christians)(Noah was sent to his people (11:25), Jesus was sent to the Children of Israel (3:49), Salih was sent to Thamud (7:73), Lot was sent to his people (11:89), etc; and finally Muhammad was sent to the whole mankind)(See the links below “How the Qur’an corrects Christianity?” and “Is Muhammad mentioned in the Bible?”)(Allah knows best)

7:23 Both of them said "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will surely be among the losers."

(Those who wronged themselves, they have to ask forgiveness for their sins, as Adam and his wife did (7:23). The killing of the Prophets do not make people obtain salvation, but they obtain a punishment (2:61). Jesus was not even sent to the whole mankind, but only to the Children of Israel. So, in regard to crucifixion, the purpose was not to save the whole mankind, but Jesus was the one to be saved. Jesus asked for salvation (Luke 22:42 and Hebrews 5:7). Christians say that the Old Testament confirms the crucifixion of Jesus (Psalm 22:16), but, according to the context, even in that case, he asks to be saved (Psalm 22:19-20, 22:24). Psalm 22:24 and Hebrews 5:7 suggest that Jesus’ petition was responded, so he was saved from being killed)(See the link below “Did Jesus die for the sins of mankind? Was Jesus crucified?”)(Allah knows best)

4:123 Neither your desire nor the desire of the People of the Book. Whoever does evil will be recompensed for it, and he will not find besides Allah any protector or any helper. And whoever does righteous deeds, from male or female, and he is a believer, then those will enter Paradise and they will not be wronged the speck on a date-seed.

(Christians innovated that they would be saved by the grace through Faith alone, regardless of their deeds, while according to James 2:14-26, “faith without works is dead”; according to Matthew 5:17, Jesus confirmed the Law: “do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them”; according to Matthew 23:2-3, “the teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.”; according to Acts 15:5 and 15:20, early Christians followed the Law)(See the link below: “Is salvation obtained by grace through Faith alone or also by works, following the law? Do Christians have a license to sin?”)(Allah knows best)

62:6 Say, "O you who are Jews, if you claim that you are allies of Allah , excluding the people, then wish for death, if you are truthful."

5:18 And the Jews and the Christians said "We are the children of Allah and His beloved." Say, "Then why does He punish you for your sins?" Nay, you are human beings from among those He created. He forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He wills. And for Allah is the dominion of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, and to Him is the final return.

(God creates, He does not beget His creation. So, mankind is not children of God, but God’s creation)(According to Verse 9:30, the concept “son of God” is not from God, but from those who disbelieved before)(Allah knows best)

5:48 And We have revealed to you the Book in truth, confirming the Book that came before it and as a guardian (wamuhayminan) over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their vain desires when the truth has come to you. For each of you We have made a law and a clear way. And if Allah had willed, He would have made you one community [and] but to test you in what He has given you; so race to good. To Allah you will all return, then He will inform you concerning that over which you used to differ.

(It is said that Jesus did not write the Gospel but is anonymous and the language is in Greek instead of Aramaic (the language of Jesus), and that the current Bible has verses that are not in the oldest Bible sources (Codex Vaticanus, Codex Sinaiticus, Papyrus), so it is not a reliable source. And also the Torah had multiple authors and its composition took place over centuries, so it is not a reliable source)(The Qur’an is a Criterion (3:4) to know what is true, and a guardian over the Book that came before (5:48). The root of “muhayminan” (a guardian) is “ha-Miim-Nun”, and it means “to put a thing in a purse or girdle. In charge of treasury / soldiers / granary / craftsmen; etc.”. It could be interpreted that the Qur’an only validates that which the Qur’an Itself contains about the Bible, so the Bible cannot contradict the Qur’an)(See the link below: “Is the Bible corrupted?”)(Allah knows best)

51:52 Likewise, no Messenger came to those before them, but they said, "A magician or a madman."

(But, why must the Qur’an be used as a Criterion to know what is true? The answer is that the Qur’an has been preserved, is scientifically correct, there are no contradictions, and there are mathematical miracles. See the links below: “Is the Qur'an scientifically correct?”, “Is there any contradiction in the Qur'an?”, “The Qur’an and Mathematics”, “Has the Qur'an been preserved?” and “How do you know the Qur'an is from God?”)(On the other hand, there are no mathematical miracles in the Bible, and there are scientific mistakes, and also contradictions, so the Bible is not a reliable source)(Allah knows best)

12:38 And I follow the religion of my forefathers, Abraham, and Isaac and Jacob. It was not for us to associate anything with Allah. That is from the Grace of Allah upon us, and upon the mankind, but most of the men are not grateful.

87:17 While the Hereafter is better and everlasting. 87:18 Indeed, this surely (is) in the former Scriptures, 87:19 (The) Scriptures (of) Abraham and Moses.

40:85 But their faith did not benefit them when they saw Our punishment. The Way of Allah which (has) indeed preceded among His slaves. And the disbelievers are lost there.

2:91 And when it is said to them, "Believe in what Allah has revealed," they say, "We believe in what was revealed to us." And they disbelieve in what is besides it, while it is the truth confirming that which is with them. Say, "Then why did you kill the Prophets of Allah before, if you were believers?"

5:104 And when it is said to them, "Come to what Allah has revealed and to the Messenger," they said, "Sufficient for us is that upon which we found our forefathers." Even though their forefathers knew nothing, nor were they guided?

(There are evidences that Judaism and Christianity deviated, so Jews and Christians do not have to follow that in which their forefathers differed from the Messengers)(Allah knows best)

23:68 Then, do they not ponder (over) the Word or has (there) come to them what/(that which) (had) not come (to) their forefathers? 23:69 Or (do) they not recognize their Messenger, so they (are) rejecting him? 23:70 Or they say, "In him (is) madness?" Nay, he brought them the truth, but most of them (are) averse to the truth.

37:37 Nay, he has brought the truth and confirmed the Messengers.

43:45 And ask (those) of Our Messengers whom We sent before you; did We make gods to be worshiped besides the Most Gracious?

53:56 This (is) a warner from the former [the] warners.

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