Why Muslims Believe in Jesus but NOT the Bible? | Can God's Word Change | Bible vs. Quran

Summary

This video compares the preservation of holy texts in Islam and Christianity, focusing on the Quran and the Bible. It highlights how, according to the Quran, God's words cannot be altered, with the Quran remaining unchanged for over 1,400 years. In contrast, the Bible, with different versions and translations, is believed to have undergone changes, particularly with the loss of the original Hebrew text. The video stresses that while Muslims respect Jesus and his message, the Quran is seen as the only fully preserved and unaltered word of God.

Takeaways

• 😀 According to the Quran, no one can change the words of God, and it has remained unchanged for over 1,400 years.
• 😀 The Quran is considered special by Muslims because every single word has stayed the same since its revelation.
• 😀 In contrast to the Quran, the Bible has many versions, with the Protestant Bible containing 66 books and the Catholic Bible having 73.
• 😀 Over 3,000 different versions of the Bible exist in multiple languages, which creates differences in the text.
• 😀 The Old Testament of the Bible was originally written in Hebrew, but the original Hebrew text no longer exists today.
• 😀 The Bible today comes from translations such as Greek, which were done long after the original Hebrew text was lost.
• 😀 Jesus (Isa) spoke Hebrew, but the New Testament exists only in Greek, meaning the original words of Jesus are not fully preserved.
• 😀 Muslims believe that the Bible today may contain some of God's words, but it has also been altered over time.
• 😀 Muslims respect Jesus (Isa) as a great prophet and believe he was given a holy book, the Injil, which is not the same as the modern New Testament.
• 😀 Muslims believe that a true holy book must remain unchanged, and they see the Quran as the only book that fully preserves the word of God as it was revealed.

Q & A

What does the Quran say about the preservation of God's words?

The Quran states that no one can change the words of God. In Surah 50:29, Allah says, 'My word cannot be changed,' and in Surah Yunus 10:64, it is further emphasized that 'the words of God shall not change.' This highlights the belief that the Quran has remained unchanged for over 1,400 years.

Why do Muslims believe the Quran is special compared to other holy books?

Muslims believe the Quran is special because it has remained exactly the same, word for word, since the time of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) and has not been altered over 1,400 years, ensuring its authenticity and preservation.

What does the Bible say about the permanence of God's words?

The Bible teaches that God's words last forever, as stated in Matthew 5:18 and Isaiah 40:8. These verses emphasize that God's word is eternal and unchangeable.

How many versions of the Bible are there today?

There are over 3,000 versions of the Bible in different languages worldwide. Notably, the Protestant Bible has 66 books, while the Catholic Bible contains 73 books.

What language was the Old Testament originally in, and what happened to it?

The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew, but the original Hebrew text no longer exists. The copies we have today come from translations, primarily in Greek.

What language did Jesus (PBUH) speak, and how does that affect the preservation of his words?

Jesus (PBUH) spoke Hebrew, not Greek. However, the oldest copies of the New Testament are in Greek, meaning the original Hebrew words of Jesus were not fully preserved, which may have led to changes or loss of meaning over time.

What do Muslims believe about the Bible in terms of preservation?

Muslims believe that the Bible today may contain some of God's original words, but over time it has been changed. Therefore, they do not see it as the complete and unchanged word of God.

What is the Injil, and how does it relate to the Bible?

The Injil is the holy book given to Jesus (PBUH) by Allah. Muslims believe that the Injil is not the same as the current New Testament, and that the original Injil has been lost or altered over time.

Why do Muslims not see the Bible as the complete word of God?

Muslims do not see the Bible as the complete word of God because it has been altered over time. They believe that while parts of God's message may be preserved, the Bible today does not remain fully unchanged as the Quran does.

Why is the Quran considered the only unchanged holy book?

The Quran is considered the only unchanged holy book because it has remained identical in its original form since the time of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), with no alterations, additions, or omissions over 1,400 years.