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If the Qur'an Is True, Muslims Are Wrong About The Gospels and Islam .

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The Qur'an holds a place of authority among Muslims as the ultimate revelation of Allah. However, a closer examination of its teachings about the Gospel (Injil) reveals a significant inconsistency in the Muslim claim that the Gospels have been distorted. This article will explore why this claim undermines not only the Qur'an but also the very foundation of Islam, using key Qur'anic passages and logical reasoning.

1. The Qur'an Affirms the Gospel as God's Revelation

The Qur'an explicitly acknowledges the Gospel as God's Word. In Surah 5:47, it commands Christians to judge by the Gospel:
“Let the people of the Gospel judge by what Allah has revealed therein. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed—then it is those who are the defiantly disobedient.”

This verse confirms that the Gospel was revealed by God and was intended to guide Christians in their faith. If the Gospel was corrupted, as many Muslims claim, how could the Qur'an instruct Christians to judge by it? Would God command people to rely on something that is no longer trustworthy?

2. The Qur'an Affirms the Preservation of God's Revelation

The Qur'an also affirms that God's Word is incorruptible and cannot be changed. In Surah 18:27, it declares:
“And recite, [O Muhammad], what has been revealed to you of the Book of your Lord. There is no changer of His words, and you will not find in other than Him a refuge.”

This statement underscores God’s sovereign ability to protect His revelations, ensuring that they remain unaltered. If the Gospels were distorted, it would contradict this assertion of divine preservation.

3. The Muslim Claim: The Gospels Are Distorted

Many Muslims argue that the Gospels Christians possess today are not the original revelation given to Jesus (Isa). They claim that the Gospels have been corrupted over time and are therefore unreliable.

But if this claim is true, it creates an irreconcilable problem:

·       If the Gospels are corrupted, then the Qur'an is wrong in affirming their divine origin and instructing Christians to follow them.

·       If the Gospels are corrupted, then the Qur'an is also wrong in stating that God's Word cannot be changed.

Logical Implications: A Dilemma for Islam

If Muslims insist that the Gospels have been distorted, they face a theological and logical dilemma:

1.      The Qur'an Is Wrong About the Gospel
If the Gospels have been corrupted, then the Qur'an is mistaken in affirming them as God’s revelation in Surah 5:47. This would undermine the Qur'an's reliability as a divine text.

2.      The Qur'an Is Wrong About God’s Ability to Preserve His Word
If God's Word can be corrupted, as Muslims claim, then Surah 18:27 is false. This calls into question God's power and faithfulness, which are foundational attributes of Islam.

3.      Islam Itself Cannot Be Trusted
Islam is built on the claim that the Qur'an is God's final and perfect revelation, confirming what came before it (Surah 3:3). If the Qur'an is wrong about the Gospel and God's ability to preserve His Word, then the very foundation of Islam crumbles. A religion built on a revelation that contradicts itself cannot be trusted.

A Consistent Alternative: The Bible

In contrast, the Bible presents a consistent view of God's Word. The Scriptures affirm that God's revelation is eternal and trustworthy:
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever” (Isaiah 40:8).

The New Testament likewise affirms the enduring nature of God’s Word:
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35).

The evidence supports the reliability and preservation of the Gospels as part of God's revelation. Historical manuscripts and textual studies demonstrate that the Gospels have been faithfully transmitted over centuries, affirming their authenticity and authority.

Conclusion

The Muslim claim that the Gospels are distorted is not only unsupported but also self-defeating. If the Qur'an is true, then Muslims must accept that the Gospels are God’s Word and have been preserved. To claim otherwise is to undermine the Qur'an itself and the foundation of Islam.

For those seeking truth, the Bible stands as a reliable and consistent witness to God’s revelation. It is an invitation to all—Muslims and non-Muslims alike—to explore the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, who declared, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).