How the Quran and Bible Were Revealed

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In this video, we explore how the Quran and the Bible were revealed in Islam and Christianity. Discover the differences in the methods of revelation, the roles of the prophets, and the compilation of these sacred texts. Learn how the Quran, believed to be the literal word of God, was transmitted through the Prophet Muhammad, and how the Bible, a collection of divinely inspired writings, developed over centuries.  #Quran #Bible #ReligiousRevelation #Islam #Christianity #HolyScriptures #ProphetMuhammad #JesusChrist #SacredTexts #Faith #ReligiousHistory

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00:00How the Quran and Bible were revealed

00:04The Quran and the Bible, two of the most widely revered religious texts, hold central places

00:11in Islam and Christianity, respectively.

00:14Both scriptures are believed to be divine revelations, but the ways in which they were

00:18revealed, compiled, and regarded by their followers differ in significant ways.

00:23These differences in their revelations shed light on the distinctive theological perspectives

00:27of both religions, as well as the historical contexts that shaped their transmission and

00:31preservation.

00:34The revelation of the Bible

00:37The Bible, particularly the Christian Bible, is composed of two main parts, the Old Testament,

00:43shared with Judaism, and the New Testament.

00:46The Old Testament contains a collection of books, including law, history, prophecy, and

00:51poetry, which were written over a long period, spanning from around the 12th century BCE

00:56to the 2nd century BCE.

00:59The New Testament was written in the 1st century CE, primarily focusing on the life, teachings,

01:04death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

01:071.

01:08Old Testament Revelation

01:11The Old Testament, which includes the Torah, first five books, is considered the revealed

01:15word of God to the prophets, particularly Moses, who received the Ten Commandments on

01:20Mount Sinai.

01:22The process of revelation in the Old Testament is seen as gradual, occurring over centuries

01:26through various prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel.

01:31According to Christian and Jewish tradition, these prophets were chosen by God to convey

01:35his message to humanity.

01:37The texts themselves were written down by the prophets or their followers and then compiled

01:41over time.

01:432.

01:44New Testament Revelation

01:46The New Testament focuses on the life and mission of Jesus Christ and the early Christian

01:51community.

01:52Christians believe that Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God, meaning that God's will

01:56was fully expressed in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

02:01The New Testament was written by Jesus' disciples and early followers, such as the

02:05apostles Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, who documented Jesus' teachings and experiences.

02:12Unlike the Quran, the Bible's composition was not dictated word for word by God.

02:17The authors, inspired by the Holy Spirit, wrote in their own styles and perspectives.

02:23Christians believe that God worked through these individuals, guiding them but allowing

02:26their human traits and historical context to influence the text.

02:31The New Testament was finalized over the course of several centuries, with councils such as

02:35the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE helping to establish the canon, or the official list

02:41of books to be included.

02:44The Revelation of the Quran

02:47The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, and Muslims believe it to be the direct,

02:52literal word of God, Allah, revealed in Arabic to the prophet Muhammad over a period of approximately

02:5723 years, from 610 CE to 632 CE, during the latter part of his life.

03:04The Quran's revelation is considered the final and complete message from God, correcting

03:08and confirming earlier scriptures, including the Torah and the Bible.

03:121.

03:13The role of Angel Gabriel

03:15In Islamic tradition, the angel Gabriel, Jibreel in Arabic, played a key role in transmitting

03:21the Quran.

03:22Muslims believe that Gabriel delivered God's message to Muhammad, who was an illiterate

03:26man, in a process known as Tanzal, meaning, to send down.

03:31Muhammad would then recite the revealed verses, which were memorized by his followers and

03:35written down by scribes.

03:38This method of oral recitation and memorization is critical in Islam, and the Quran is meant

03:42to be recited as well as read.

03:45The first revelation, which came while Muhammad was meditating in the cave of Hira near Mecca,

03:50began with the command, read.

03:52Surah Al-Alaq, 96-1.

03:55Over the next two decades, the revelations continued, addressing various aspects of faith,

04:00law, morality, and guidance for personal conduct.

04:05Muslims regard these revelations as being perfectly preserved from error, as the Quran

04:09is seen as the eternal, unaltered word of God.

04:122. Compilation and Preservation

04:16The Quran was revealed gradually, often in response to specific events or questions that

04:20arose within the early Muslim community.

04:23These revelations were memorized by many of Muhammad's companions, as oral transmission

04:28was a significant part of Arab culture.

04:31After Muhammad's death, the Caliph Abu Bakr, the first successor of Muhammad, ordered the

04:36Quran to be compiled into a single, written document to prevent any part of it from being

04:40lost.

04:42The third Caliph, Uthman, standardized the text, and this version has remained unchanged

04:46since.

04:48Muslims believe that the Quran is unique in its divine authorship and perfect preservation.

04:53The Quran itself claims that it is a guidance for mankind, and that God will protect it

04:57from corruption, Surah Al-Hajjah, 15-9.

05:01This belief in the Quran's incorruptibility contrasts with the Islamic view of previous

05:05scriptures, including the Bible, which are believed to have been altered or misinterpreted

05:10over time.

05:13Key Differences in Revelation One of the most significant differences between

05:18the Bible and the Quran is the method of revelation.

05:21In Christianity, the Bible is viewed as divinely inspired but written by humans, allowing for

05:26a degree of human interpretation and style.

05:30The Quran, however, is believed to be the verbatim word of God, with no human influence

05:34in its composition.

05:36This is why Muslims hold the Quran as the final, unchangeable authority, while Christians

05:41may view the Bible as authoritative but open to interpretation within its historical and

05:45cultural contexts.

05:48Another key difference is the gradual revelation of both texts.

05:52While both the Bible and the Quran were revealed over time, the Bible's formation spanned

05:56centuries and includes multiple authors and literary styles.

06:00The Quran, on the other hand, was revealed to a single person, Muhammad, within a much

06:05shorter time frame and in a consistent linguistic style, which Muslims believe adds to its miraculous

06:10nature.

06:12Conclusion The revelations of the Bible and the Quran

06:17reflect the distinct theological frameworks of Christianity and Islam.

06:22The Bible, written over centuries by numerous authors, represents a divine message mediated

06:27through human experience.

06:29In contrast, the Quran is viewed by Muslims as God's final, direct communication to

06:34humanity, preserved in its original form.

06:37Despite their differences, both texts serve as the foundations of their respective faiths

06:41and provide moral, spiritual, and practical guidance to billions of believers worldwide.

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