YT14 ARE QURANIC STORIES COPIED FROM THE BIBLE? by Dr. Hany Atchan

Summary

In this video, the speaker explores the Quran's unique depiction of the ruler in the story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) as a 'king,' contrasting it with the 'pharaoh' referenced in the Bible. The discovery of the Hyksos, who ruled Egypt during Yusuf's time, supports this distinction. This revelation highlights three critical points: the Quran's historical accuracy, Prophet Muhammad's non-reliance on Biblical stories, and the scribes' unwavering commitment to preserving the Quran. The speaker emphasizes the Quran's distinct narrative and challenges traditional interpretations based on Biblical accounts, urging viewers to reflect on the Quran's truth.

Takeaways

• 🕌 The video discusses the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran, emphasizing its uniqueness compared to the biblical version.
• 📜 The Quran refers to the ruler during Yusuf's time as 'the king,' while older versions of the Bible refer to him as 'pharaoh.'
• 🏺 Historical discoveries in the 1850s revealed that the Hyksos, who ruled Egypt during Yusuf's time, used the title 'king,' not 'pharaoh,' supporting the Quran's accuracy.
• 📅 This information about the Hyksos was unknown until the mid-19th century, highlighting the Quran's divine source.
• 🚫 The video argues that Prophet Muhammad (saw) could not have copied this story from the Bible, as the Bible inaccurately refers to the ruler as 'pharaoh.'
• 🖋️ Despite the temptation, scribes copying the Quran for 1400 years did not change the word 'king' to 'pharaoh,' preserving the Quran's original text.
• 📚 Many Tafseer (commentaries on the Quran) mistakenly applied the biblical story of Yusuf to the Quran, despite differences in the Quranic narrative.
• 🔍 The Quranic story of Yusuf is described as more relevant, mature, and insightful than the biblical version, with significant differences.
• 📖 The Quran emphasizes that its stories are the true ones, correcting the corrupted narratives in earlier scriptures.
• 💡 The video encourages viewers to reflect on the truthfulness and uniqueness of the Quranic stories, which differ from those in the Bible and Torah.

Q & A

What is the significance of the speaker's claim about the king in the story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) in the Quran?

The speaker emphasizes that the Quran refers to the ruler during the time of Prophet Yusuf as a 'king' rather than a 'pharaoh.' This is significant because historical evidence, discovered in the mid-19th century, supports that the ruler during that period was indeed called a king, as the Hyksos, who ruled Egypt, used the title 'king.' This fact was unknown at the time of Prophet Muhammad, suggesting that the Quran's source of information was not human.

How does the Quran's reference to 'king' instead of 'pharaoh' challenge the theory that Prophet Muhammad copied stories from the Bible?

The Quran's accurate use of the term 'king' rather than 'pharaoh' in the story of Prophet Yusuf contradicts the Bible, which refers to the ruler as a 'pharaoh.' Since this historical detail was unknown until centuries after the Quran was revealed, it challenges the theory held by some Orientalists that Prophet Muhammad copied stories from the Bible.

What does the speaker highlight about the scribes who copied the Quran over the centuries?

The speaker highlights that despite the temptation to align the Quranic story with the Biblical version by changing 'king' to 'pharaoh,' no scribe ever altered the text. This demonstrates the scribes' commitment to preserving the Quran exactly as it was revealed, despite their knowledge of the Bible and the prevalent interpretation in the books of Tafseer.

Why is the consistency of the term 'king' in Surah Yusuf important for understanding the Quran's authenticity?

The consistent use of 'king' in Surah Yusuf, despite the prevailing interpretation that could have justified using 'pharaoh,' underscores the Quran's authenticity. It indicates that the Quran's source was aware of accurate historical details that were not known at the time, reinforcing the belief that the Quran is of divine origin.

What is the significance of the Hyksos' rule in Egypt concerning the Quranic narrative of Prophet Yusuf?

The Hyksos, a Middle Eastern tribe that ruled Egypt during the time of Prophet Yusuf, referred to their ruler as a 'king.' This aligns with the Quranic narrative, which consistently uses 'king' instead of 'pharaoh.' The discovery of the Hyksos and their customs was made long after the Quran was revealed, adding credibility to the Quran's historical accuracy.

How does the speaker suggest the Quranic story of Yusuf differs from the Biblical narrative?

The speaker suggests that the Quranic story of Yusuf is dramatically different from the Biblical narrative, being more relevant, mature, insightful, and educational. Unlike the Biblical story, which is seen as entertainment or consolation, the Quranic account offers deeper meanings and lessons.

What does the speaker imply about the role of Tafseer (Quranic exegesis) in interpreting the story of Yusuf?

The speaker implies that many Tafseer writers forcefully applied the Biblical story of Yusuf to the Quranic narrative, sometimes interpreting the 'king' as 'pharaoh.' This approach, according to the speaker, overlooks the Quran's unique presentation and understanding of the story, which differs significantly from the Bible.

Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of interpreting the Quran based on its own text rather than external sources?

The speaker emphasizes this because relying on external sources, like the Bible, can lead to misinterpretations of the Quran's message. The Quran should be understood on its own terms, as it presents the true stories and clarifies issues that were disputed or corrupted in earlier scriptures.

What lesson does the speaker want the audience to learn about the Quranic stories?

The speaker wants the audience to recognize that the Quranic stories are not mere repetitions of Biblical narratives but are distinct, truthful accounts that provide deeper insights and guidance. The Quran should be appreciated for its originality and divine source.

How does the speaker view the relationship between the Quran and earlier scriptures like the Bible and the Torah?

The speaker views the Quran as correcting and completing the stories found in earlier scriptures, which were corrupted over time. The Quranic accounts are seen as the true versions, revealing what was lost or altered in the Bible and Torah.

Outlines

00:00

🔍 Introduction to Controversial Concepts about the Quran

In this segment, the speaker introduces the topic of the Quran and hints at revealing lesser-known and potentially controversial insights. He emphasizes the importance of listening to the entire discussion to discover new, significant aspects of the Quran, particularly focusing on the story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) as narrated in Surah Yusuf (Chapter 12). The speaker highlights the key differences between the Quranic and Biblical versions of this story, particularly concerning the title of the ruler of Egypt, where the Quran mentions a 'king' rather than a 'pharaoh.' This distinction is crucial because it aligns with historical findings about the Hyksos rulers, who referred to their leader as 'king,' a fact unknown at the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The speaker hints at the significance of this revelation in understanding the divine origin of the Quran.

05:03

📜 Evidence Refuting the Idea that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Copied from the Bible

The speaker elaborates on how the accurate depiction of the ruler as 'king' in the Quran, as opposed to 'pharaoh' in the Bible, disproves the theory that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) copied stories from the Bible. This distinction highlights the Quran's independent and divine source, as the historical context of the Hyksos and their ruler being called 'king' was not known until the 19th century. The speaker also discusses how this evidence invalidates the claims of Orientalists who argue that the Prophet fabricated the Quran by borrowing from previous scriptures.

10:15

🖋️ Preservation of the Quranic Text by Scribes

The speaker continues by addressing the meticulous preservation of the Quran by scribes over 1400 years. Despite being highly educated and aware of the Biblical reference to 'pharaoh' in the story of Joseph, these scribes never altered the Quranic text, which consistently refers to the ruler as 'king.' This consistency further supports the Quran's authenticity and the scribes' commitment to preserving the text exactly as it was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), even when it might have been tempting to align it with the Biblical narrative.

Keywords

💡Quran

The Quran is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad. In the video, the Quran is highlighted as a source of truth and historical accuracy, particularly in contrast to the Bible and Torah. The speaker emphasizes the Quran's unique portrayal of the story of Prophet Yusuf, illustrating its divine origin.

💡Prophet Yusuf (Joseph)

Prophet Yusuf, known as Joseph in the Bible, is a key figure in both Islamic and Judeo-Christian traditions. The video focuses on the Quranic version of his story, which differs significantly from the biblical narrative. The speaker points out that the Quran refers to the ruler during Yusuf's time as a 'king' rather than a 'pharaoh,' which is a crucial distinction that underlines the Quran's accuracy.

💡Hyksos

The Hyksos were a group of people from the Middle East who ruled parts of Egypt during the time of Prophet Yusuf. The video explains that the Hyksos referred to their ruler as a 'king,' not a 'pharaoh,' which is a key historical detail. This fact, unknown until the 19th century, is used in the video to demonstrate the Quran's divine knowledge, as it accurately reflects this historical reality.

💡Pharaoh

In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was the ruler, often regarded as a god-king. The video contrasts the Quran's use of 'king' in the story of Yusuf with the Bible's use of 'pharaoh,' arguing that this difference showcases the Quran's superior historical accuracy. The speaker notes that while the Quran mentions 'pharaoh' in other stories, it deliberately uses 'king' in the story of Yusuf, aligning with historical facts.

💡Orientalists

Orientalists are Western scholars who study Eastern societies, languages, and cultures. In the video, the speaker criticizes Orientalists for promoting the idea that Prophet Muhammad copied stories from the Bible. The video challenges this view, arguing that the Quran's unique details, such as the use of 'king' instead of 'pharaoh' in the story of Yusuf, disprove the claim of copying.

💡Scribes of the Quran

The scribes of the Quran were individuals responsible for manually copying the Quran over the centuries. The video praises these scribes for their accuracy and integrity, noting that despite the temptation to align the Quranic text with biblical stories, they preserved the word 'king' in the story of Yusuf. This preservation is presented as evidence of the scribes' commitment to maintaining the Quran's authenticity.

💡Tafseer

Tafseer refers to the exegesis or interpretation of the Quran. In the video, the speaker criticizes traditional Tafseer for relying too heavily on biblical narratives when explaining the Quranic stories. The speaker argues that such interpretations often overlook the unique aspects of the Quranic text, such as the use of 'king' in the story of Yusuf, which aligns with historical facts and not the biblical narrative.

💡Divine Revelation

Divine revelation refers to the communication of knowledge from God to a prophet. The video emphasizes that the Quran is a divine revelation, not a product of human knowledge. The accuracy of historical details in the Quran, such as the distinction between 'king' and 'pharaoh,' is cited as evidence that the Quran's source is divine rather than human.

💡Historical Accuracy

Historical accuracy is the extent to which a narrative aligns with known historical facts. The video argues that the Quran demonstrates historical accuracy by correctly identifying the ruler in the story of Yusuf as a 'king,' not a 'pharaoh,' which was a fact unknown to people at the time of its revelation. This accuracy is presented as proof of the Quran's divine origin.

💡Corruption of Scriptures

The corruption of scriptures refers to the belief that earlier religious texts, such as the Bible and Torah, have been altered over time. The video asserts that the Quran corrects these corrupted stories, providing the true versions of events. The speaker uses the story of Yusuf as an example, arguing that the Quran's version is more accurate and untainted compared to the biblical narrative.

Highlights

Introduction to the unique concepts about the Quran, some of which may be controversial or offensive.

Discussion about the king in the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran, contrasting with the pharaoh in the Bible's version.

Revelation that the people who occupied Egypt during Yusuf's time were the Hyksos, who referred to their ruler as 'king' rather than 'pharaoh'.

Historical digs in the mid-19th century uncovered that the Hyksos ruled Egypt, information that was unknown during Prophet Muhammad's time.

The Quran accurately refers to the ruler of Yusuf's time as 'king', which is consistent with historical findings.

This accuracy in the Quran disproves the theory that Prophet Muhammad copied stories from the Bible.

Scribes of the Quran over 1400 years faithfully copied the text without altering the word 'king' to 'pharaoh'.

This integrity of the Quran's transcription process is highlighted by the fact that scribes resisted the temptation to alter the text to fit biblical narratives.

The Quranic story of Yusuf is dramatically different from the biblical version, being more relevant, mature, and insightful.

Future segments promise to explore the differences between the Quranic and biblical stories of Yusuf in more detail.

Realization that many Tafseer books forced biblical interpretations onto the Quranic stories.

The Quran confirms that it contains the true stories, differing from the corrupted versions in earlier scriptures.

The Quran is presented as a source of truth, not a mere copy of older, corrupted scriptures.

The speaker encourages viewers to reflect on the Quran's unique perspective, suggesting that Allah would not reveal a book that simply copies from previous scriptures.

Closing message asking Allah to guide the viewers to the truth in the Quran and to see with fresh eyes and a heart open to the word of Allah.

Transcripts

Salam Alaykom. Today in Insha’Allah, I will share with you some very important concepts

about the Quran, that you probably have not heard about before some of these concepts

I will share with you today they will be perhaps unacceptable to some, and some may consider

them controversial, and some even may consider them offensive. I beg you to listen to the

segment all the way to the end because I promise you, you will discover some amazing things

about the Quran that you probably will need to learn and would be very happy to hear about.

Today we will talk about the king in the story of prophet Yusuf, which is the story that's

told in the Quran in chapter number 12 named also Surah Yusuf, the same story as in its

appearance available also in The Bible in the Old Testament according to the Christian

Bible, or the Soncino Chumash according to the Jewish, currently circulating version

of the Torah. Now in the Quran Allah (swt), refers to the king in association with the

story of Joseph, whereas in The Bible most versions especially the older ones are adamant

that it was a pharaoh who dealt with Yusuf, no mention of the king in some of the older

versions of the Old Testament of the Bible. Now in the 1850s, approximately there were

some historical digs, and they discovered that the people who occupied Egypt which is

the land where Yusuf lived at that time. The people who occupied Egypt during that time

were tribes from the Middle East approximately or the upper Middle East and they were referred

to as the Hyksos they refer to their ruler as the king, this information was not known

to any human being before the mid-19th century when these digs happened, as a matter of fact

they discovered that the Hyksos occupied Egypt for approximately 161/170 years were not really

sure because the Egyptians the pharaonic Egyptians who kicked out the Hyksos after that period

worked very hard to remove all traces, or any historical references to the Hyksos having

occupied Egypt, it was only by coincidence that some of the discoveries were unearthed

in the mid-19th century. Now this fact is very relevant and crucial

because this information was not known at the time of prophet Muhammad's (saw), or the

time when the Quran was first revealed to him which was 1400 years or more ago. Now

this is very relevant because it shows us 3 critical facts about the Quran and I want

everyone to pay attention very closely to these 3 critical facts because I find them

absolutely amazing. The 1st fact is that the Quran included this

historical accurate fact describing the ruler of the Hyksos who dealt with Yusuf at that

time as the king, throughout the whole story from the beginning till the end it was the

king, the king said this, the king did this, the king asked for this, etc… Never pharaoh

even though there are many other references in the Quran to pharaoh, the pharaoh who dealt

with prophet Musa for example, dozens of other verses in half a dozen different Surahs at

least deal with or mention pharaoh and therefore the Quran knew about pharaoh, but in the story

of Joseph, it only mentioned the king. Now this is very relevant because it proves

that the source of information for the Quran was someone who knew the fact historically,

and someone definitely not human, because this information was not known to any human

being before as I said the mid-18th/19th century, that's the 1st fact.

The 2nd fact, is that It shows that prophet Muhammad (saw), did not copy these stories

from The Bible and this is really relevant because it destroys the theory by most Orientalists

and as you know orientalists are the Western scholars in Islamic studies departments all

over the Western world, who have as their mission to prove that prophet Muhammad was

a liar who just simply copied stories from The Bible, this fact destroys that theory

completely, it annihilates it because it shows that this information did not come from The

Bible as I said The Bible, and the old version of The Bible, of the Old Testament and the

circulating versions of the Torah refer to pharaoh in the story of Yusuf or prophet Joseph.

The 3rd fact, which is really relevant also it shows that the scribes who copied the Quran

for 1400 years by hand they manually copied the Quran, as you know for most of the last

14 centuries these scribes were highly educated, they knew Is many different things including

the books of Tafseer, or commentaries on the Quran, but they also knew books of The Bible

and they understood the story of Joseph is present in the Old Testament, and the circulating

version of the Torah. They knew that, that story in those sources refer to pharaoh, furthermore

these scribes knew that most of the Tafseer or the books of exegesis or books of commentaries

on the Quran refer to the story of Yusuf based on the story of the Torah.

In other words, they understood that the commentators on the Quran brought the story of Yusuf from

the Torah and applied it to the Quran, and therefore some of those books of Tafseer,

and I've reviewed more than 28 of them that I could get my hands on. All of them referred

to exactly the same story It's told in The Bible, nevertheless some of them even go further

so when they talk about the king in Arabic the king in the story of the Quran, they put

between parentheses meaning pharaoh meaning these commentators were totally committed

to the biblical version of the story of Joseph, instead of really digging in the Quran and

understanding the story of Joseph from the Quran.

Now the scribes of the Quran knew all of this information, they must have because they're

highly educated as I said they write for a living they spend their whole life writing,

and copying, and writing, and copying by hand. None of these scribes none of these scribes

dared to change the word king or (Al-Malik) in Surah Yusuf to pharaoh, although it must

have been really tempting, it must have been really, really, really attractive to them

to think that you know pharaoh is what's intended in here, yet none of them, none of them modified

that word in the Quran and they all kept it exactly as it was revealed to prophet Muhammad,

this shows that in the most tempting of cases the scribes of the Quran to who copied the

Quran by hand never modified the Quran. This is a beautiful illustration of 3 critical

facts that we learn from this difference between the Quranic story of Joseph versus the biblical

story of use of prophet Joseph. Now there's a lot more as it turns out the Quranic story

of prophet Yusuf is dramatically different than the biblical story, dramatically different

it is much more relevant, it's much more mature, it's much more insightful, It's much more

educational, it is not done for entertainment of the prophet (saw), or condoning the prophet

during his time of sadness as they said, or for his entertainment, none of that Insha’Allah

in future series I promise you we will release a series of video segments to detail the Quranic

story of Yusuf, which is dramatically different than what we were told.

Unfortunately, this leaves us with a very important realization that most of the books

of Tafseer copied in their interpretation of the Quran stories from The Bible and applied

them forcefully fitting them over what the Quran said. We shall show you that the Quranic

stories of prophet Yusuf and also prophet Musa, and many other prophets as we shall

see are dramatically different than those that The Bible or the Torah told us. The Quran

confirms this fact that these stories in the Quran are the true ones and Allah (swt), tells

us “”. This Quran includes or is the true stories in another verse Allah (swt), tells

us “”. This Quran reveals, or tells, or narrates

to the children of Israel, descendants of Israel meaning the followers of the Torah,

most of what they disagree about. This is a significant discovery, this is a

significant discovery that will allow us to view the Quranic stories and a totally different

light, and it will allow us to comprehend novel ideas about the Quran that were until

now unfortunately undiscovered I pray to Allah (swt), will guide me and will guide you to

always see the truth in the Quran, from the Quran itself according to the message, all

of methodology included in the Quran that we never bring something from outside the

Quran, and try to forcefully fit it over the Quran.

I hope this was useful, as I told you in the beginning these concepts are controversial

and some might find them even offensive but I urge you to think and reflect would it make

sense for Allah (swt), to reveal a book that he constantly refers to as truthful, and full

of truth, and the source of truth, and yet 60% of that book which contains stories similar

in appearance to the stories of The Bible or the Torah, would it make sense for the

Quran to actually be copying the same stories? The answer is obviously no there's no way

that Allah (swt), would need to reveal a new book he would need to simply refer us to these

same stories from the old scriptures, but Allah (swt), told us in the Quran in dozens

of places that the people of earlier scriptures corrupted their scriptures, and these original

scriptures were lost during the time of prophet Muhammad (saw), these scriptures were already

corrupted and the Quran made several mentions to this fact and therefore the stories in

the Quran could not have possibly come from the corrupted older versions of the scriptures.

I hope this was very useful to you, very insightful and I ask Allah (swt), to always shed the

light of truth through our heart so that we see with fresh eyes, with eyes of truth, and

eyes of submission to the word of Allah (swt), in the Quran.

Thank you very much for watching!