Is the Quran not the word of God as some people claim ?
By samar54
@samar54 (2454)
Egypt
December 8, 2012 1:30am CST
Many of those met on Mylot claim that the Quran is not a book of God, and that Muhammad is written (although it is known that Muhammad did not know how to read and write) or that Satan is the one who inspired him .
What do you think about that?
If you're claiming that .. What is your guide on the truth of what you say?
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14 responses
@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
11 Dec 12
I have a problem with any "sacred" writing that came to mankind from one person, whether that one person is Muhammad (The Qu'ran), or Joseph Smith (The Book of Mormon).
Why would you believe anyone when there is no additional testimony to verify what that man heard?
Do you believe the Qu'ran because you've tested it and it has been proven or because it's the only scripture you've ever been exposed to?
There is goodness in the pages of many "sacred" writings, so why would you believe one over the other? What is it that convinces you that yours is the word of God?
@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
11 Dec 12
Why is Muhammad getting a revelation any different or more special than Joseph Smith getting a revelation? Didn't both of them claim to have gotten their message from an angel of God? Weren't both of them the only ones who actually heard the angel? What makes Muhammad more special than Joseph Smith?
If Muhammad had a reputation of honesty, wouldn't it be easier for him to lie and to have everyone believe his lie based on his reputation? Besides, doesn't the Qu'ran allow lying to the enemy?
Muhammad and Joseph Smith may have had a genuine visit from a spiritual being, but how do we know that that spiritual being was from God and not Satan? If Muhammad didn't already have a relationship with God before his revelation, he would have been a great candidate for Satan's deceit, particularly if he had the reputation of being honest.
I understand that the Muslims believe that the Qu'ran is word for word perfect, but what is the proof that it is?
http://www.answering-islam.org/Responses/Azmy/failedprophecies1.htm
http://www.answering-islam.org/Responses/Azmy/failedprophecies2.htm
It's obvious you have a lot of faith in the Qu'ran, but what actual evidence do you have that it's the word of God?
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
11 Dec 12
Are you make Muhammad as Smith? be fair , man.
"Why would you believe anyone when there is no additional testimony to verify what that man heard?"
Because He was known as honest , the Quran does not require a testimony because it is a miracle in itself
"Do you believe the Qu'ran because you've tested it"
I read the Gospel , and some parts from Torah,I'll read more in it.
I believe in Quran because it is every thing in it is truth , every prophecy happened like the victory the Roman over the Persians
[30.2:4] The Romans have been defeated (by the Persians)in the more low place of earth. But, in a few years after their defeat they shall become the victors.
To Allah belongs the Command before and after, and on that Day the believers will rejoice " .
What is it that convinces you that yours is the word of God?
I believe that God sent Torah and Gospel also, what make me belive that it is the word of God for many things and miracles in it .
You know? many Christians tried to discover mistakes in it , some of them converted to Islam for the scientific miracles in it , today I wrote a discussion about creation of heavens and earth , but I don't send it yet .
@urbandekay (18278)
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13 Dec 12
Only Jesus lived without sin as even some Muslim scholars admit, therefore only he is in perfect communion with God, therefore his word takes precedence over all other scripture and where that scripture contradicts his words it is false. As the Quran contradicts what Jesus says, it is false. Therefore, it seem rational to conclude it is not the word of God, since God will not deceive
all the best, urban
@urbandekay (18278)
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14 Dec 12
There is no substantial distortion and far less than the editing and abrogation of the Quran. The earliest gospels date from within a hundred years of Jesus and there is evidence the first gospel was written 8 years after his resurrection. The first Church was founded by those that walked the earth at the same time as he
all the best, urban
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
14 Dec 12
" There is no substantial distortion and far less than the editing and abrogation of the Quran."
What? " there is no editing and abrogation of the Quran." do you know the meaning of this verse ? :
[15.9] It is We who sent down the Quran, and We we will privates . "
The Almighty says: (I mentioned we went (the Quran) and we will privates ) said: I am of the Quran to privates from increased something goes wrong, is not from it, or detract from it what it is and limitations of its provisions and statutes .
can any one do any thing in a book God Himslf said that he wiil keep it from any change?
@chrystalia (1208)
• Tucson, Arizona
9 Dec 12
There is no easy answer to your question. Christians believe the Bible, old and new testament, is the word of God. Jews believe the Old testament (the Torah) is the word of God. Latter Day Saints believe the Book of Mormon, in addition to the Bible, is the word of God. Every religion believes their sacred works come directly from God--that being the case--
Are they all right? Are they all wrong? or are only some right, or only one?
None of us can know the true answer to this, until we actually die and find out from God, in person. HOWEVER--if we carefully study as many religions as possible, we begin to see that they all have things in common--like the golden rule:
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. or: Love they neighbor as thyself.
They may use different words to say it, but the basic idea is there--and it is those basic ideas that ALL religions have in common that are probably closest to the "words of God". There is a very old story:
5 blind men are brought to an elephant. The first blind man grabs the trunk, and says--OH--A snake! The second grabs the tail and says--Fool, this is a rope! the third grabs a leg and says--You are both wrong, it is a warm tree trunk. The fourth grabs an ear, and says--you are all wrong, it is a piece of leather in the sun. The fifth feels a tusk and says--fools, don't you recognize a spear tip when you feel it?
The point is--they were all feeling the same elephant--but different parts. The prophets in the Bible saw God, Jesus knew God, Mohammed heard the word of God--just because they all wrote different books, and came from different religions, doesn't necessarily mean they weren't all talking to the same God.
Absence of proof is NOT proof of absence. No one can PROVE their particular religion is TRUE--only God knows that. Likewise, no one can PROVE a particular religion is false--because only God knows THAT, too.
@chrystalia (1208)
• Tucson, Arizona
9 Dec 12
No argument here-- it definitely says that in the Bible--every version I own. And for those who believe the Bible, this Scripture, is indeed the breathing out of God, that is entirely true.
Of course, people who Believe that Allah really did talk to Mohammed, believe in the Qur'an-- Jews believe in the Old testament (Torah) and the commentaries (Talmud). The Latter Day Saints believe in the Book Of Mormon, wherein Jesus ministered in America.
When we finally die (which I have done twice, myself)--then we find out what God thinks of the whole thing. My personal philosophy is pretty clear, I think
Nice set of quotes, by the way, and God Bless you as well
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
9 Dec 12
chrystalia
doesn't necessarily mean they weren't all talking to the same God."
Of course , the three religion came down from God , and the religion of God is one , didn't change from prophet to another , you will ask : from where these differs ? these from human , in Jewish you find that God is one, how it be three in Christianity? ,then be one in Islam , He Almighty one in the three religion , but people changed in the Christianity and made the Trinity .
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
9 Dec 12
If you are wondering, then read the Qur'an yourself and ask yourself: would the Almighty God inspire this book? Does it promote the qualities of God? As I read the Qur'an am I becoming a netter person and am I doing what promotes love, unity and peace?
What someone else thinks is not that important. We will be judged by God on what we do! All the best!
@Naseem00 (1996)
• Pakistan
9 Dec 12
What you read is not Quran, the word of God but its translation. You are reading a translation which can NEVER be as good as the original, no matter how accurate it is. Then you are trying to understand it without having full knowledge of the situations, customs, traditions and practices of the people and time this book was revealed. Then you are coming with mind already set to view God a different way than how He is presented in the Qur'an. All these things add up and you get to the conclusion stated in your post. If you really want to understand what Quran says, you will have to get out of the influence of Paul and look at the God of Torah (the Old Testament), then look at the God of Quran and you will see the consistency.
Yes We will be judged by God on what we do and also WHAT WE BELIEVE.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Dec 12
Naseem00...There is no conclusion in my comment. I'm saying every one should read it for themselves and reach their own conclusions.
In the Old Testament, God has a very special name which is mentioned many times. See Deuteronomy 6:4. Is that name in the Qu'ran?
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@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
9 Dec 12
1hopefulman ,
When I read the Quran I feel at peace inside, you know? when I was worry, I read some verses, my soul be calm.
my reply: yes I feel that it is word of God, it make me love the good to all people, Quran not make us hate the other as the others say, there is the sanctity of blood
if you refer to the fighting verses, this not happen, but in case the other assaulted on us only
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
9 Dec 12
First, let me say that satan does not exist. Religion has created satan to give God an adversary and to give people someone to blame for their troubles.
As for holy books coming from God, none of them do. On the other hand God is in everything so I bet one can find unconditional love and kindness in most all holy books. Mankind has their hand deep in all holy books. One must really Look at what they are following or they will be taught to value many of the petty things mankind holds dear.
While I haven't read the entire Quran, that which I have read used tactics of fear and intimidation to frighten people into becoming believers and followers. They are always saying God will get you or is watching you and you can't get away.
God has never and will never use tactics of fear or intimidation. How do I know this? I have experiences with God. God is at a much higher level than mankind. It becomes so very clear when one reads the writing of mankind. Religion does not really understand God. Mankind has lots to learn first.
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
10 Dec 12
You see God through the eyes of mankind. You see God as controlling, demanding, ruling and having rights over others. You do not know God at all. God is at a much higher level than mankind's view.
God is Unconditional Love. Unconditional Love does what is in the best interest of others. God is teaching all His children to love unconditionally. If satan really exists then satan is also getting these lessons. Satan would be far too busy learning these lessons than having time to do all what people blame on him.
In time, all God's child learn and grow. When they acquire great wisdom, they will realize that there is only one answer. Unconditional Love.
So if satan exists send him to me, I will point satan in the right direction. Every child of God can be fixed. Mankind might discard but God is capable of fixing it all. I will be more than happy to shine light in satan's eyes. I certainly do not fear satan.
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
9 Dec 12
"First, let me say that the satan does not exist"
that is not true, Satan from the Jinn, he was existing before Adam, he is enemy to Adam and his sons, God sent Torah to Muses, Gospel to Jesus, and Quran to Muhammad.
I'm sure that God love us, He Almighty want the best to us
you can read the Quran on this link:
http://www.e-quran.com/language/index.html
of Course God watch us and know every thing we did,
" God is at a much higher level than mankind."
Surely He is God the Creator of all things, and Why be the ability of the human creature next to the power of God ?
We are required to think in what around us , what God created for us, and try as much as we can submission to God Almighty, Is not this the most basic rights of God on us?
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
10 Dec 12
" You do not know God at all "
If I don't know God at all ? who know Him , you ? you still search about him , I knew my God from His words , from the universe which He created , from every thing I see around me , from my body as a human and the graces which He gave to me ? all when I see these things I say Sobhan Allah ? the Creator of every thing .
" I certainly do not fear satan. "
So you recognize the existence of the devil? Does not give him the opportunity to whisper to you and , be stronger than him .
@else22 (4317)
• India
8 Dec 12
Recently I watched a man on tv defining Islam.He said,Islam means'peace'.I don't know whether what he said was right.In fact,I have no knowledge about Islam and I have never ever even seen the Quran,let alone reading and understanding it.By religion I am a Hindu from India.Perhaps it depends on us how we interpret a religion.I have many Muslim friends.They are good persons,peaceful and soft spoken and socializing.On the other hand,there are the Islamic terrorists.Both types of persons define Islam in their own ways.If the Quran is the word of God,then certainly the terrorists are wrong.
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
8 Dec 12
Islam does not call for terrorism, as some like to say , Muslim will not abuse the other fighting only in defense of himself and his land:
[8.61] If they incline to peace, incline to it also, and put your trust in Allah. Surely, He is the Hearing, the Knowing."
@Naseem00 (1996)
• Pakistan
9 Dec 12
Quran is the PURE word of God and God Himself has taken the responsibility to keep it pure and safe from corruption. Those who claim otherwise are doing so under the influence of their bias and ignorance and are advised to do some research of their own before making any such claims.
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
9 Dec 12
We have a parable here say " Repeating on ears , is stronger than magic"what you want from children whom said to them that Muhammad was false prophet , and satan who said the Holy Quran to him , are those will believe you when you say to them the opposite? , some of them who searched about the truth, and compare with what said to them , then he can choose .
@marguicha (222974)
• Chile
19 Dec 12
In my thinking, there are several books that diferent religions use and say that it is the word of God. I think that all of them are Holy as they were written by wise men. But I don`t think any one of them are actually the words of God. Even if they were, we are not able to understand their true meaning. We must be humble and accept. In the words of Christ "Thy will be done".
@marguicha (222974)
• Chile
19 Dec 12
I have not read the Qram, exept for small amounts. I have read the Bible and small parts of other Holy books. I respect them all, but think that Gog must be one for all human beings. In fact, I feel that God is far and beyond us: we are all God`s creatures from the dust of the galaxies to the smallest stone.
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
13 Dec 12
as Moslem, i believe Holy Al Quran isn`t human being creature, even it`s our Prophet..
Prophet Muhammad is only messenger of this Holy Quran..he have no power for making a beautiful word like holy Al Quran..
Why we must confuse their opinion? it`s our domain for believing what Holy AlQuran said , let them didn`t believe our holy Al Quran and our truth guide which is written in Holy AlQuran
@fchalida (196)
• Indonesia
8 Dec 12
Hi....
It is very much proved that Quran is the word of God.
Muhammad cannot read and write, but how he knew about prophet before him, for example is Isa Almasih(Jesus) with Maria(Isa's Mother)and how was his life, and in the Quran is all about story of history each prophet with each of his people and each miracles. From Adam till Muhammad.
In Quran discribed about the law of Hajj and how to do it,discribed the law of married. May be people of muslim always married more then one woman, but what you don't know is how to treat them fair. Fair in finance, fair in treatment, fair in love. It is hard to do. So, if you cannot fair with all your wife, don't married more then one. It is sin. Just married one woman. It is in Quran.
In quran God said how to do, each life case. From each prophet. Ofcourse the good attitude to guide in to heaven. But the special of Muhammad is Muhammad took in his sholder all people from all prophets.
In Quran said the story of the war history how Muhammad command the territory. How God help him. How the angles help him.
@humairaku (2038)
• Indonesia
8 Dec 12
if there's a person said that Qur'an is not God's saying and written by Muhammad, it indicates that he didnt know about Islam. Moslem believes that Qur'an is God's saying and Muhammad is only the messenger not the writer. for moslem this calls faith. moslem today of course dont know the origin of Qur'an cos Qur'an is apocalypsed thousand years ago. but all moslrm believe that it is not spoken and written by Muhammad. Yeah, Qur'an was written by someone (one of Muhammad friends), but of course the content were based on what God's said through Muhammad. maybe it is difficult to be accepted by people out of Islam but moslems believe this. God had promised that God will keep the the origin content of Qur'a till the end of the world. no human could do this such thing. Allohu Akbar...!!
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
17 Dec 12
humairaku, it`s good explanation...it will be easier if every people try to compare what Al Quran said and try to compare in our daily life..
and they will get surprised that before the modern scientics, our prophet Muhammad had said something about the technology) for example by Guide of Holy Quran..
it will be easier say that It`s not Muhammad creature..
Holy Al Quran is based on God..
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
8 Dec 12
I tell those who say that it is of the devil:
Do devil seek refuge with in God from himself ? :
[7.200] When satan provokes you seek refuge in Allah; He is the Hearing, the Knowing. "
[16.98] When you recite the Koran, seek refuge in Allah from the stoned satan"
[23.97] And say: 'O my Lord, I seek refuge in You from evil suggestions of the satans."
@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
4 Jan 13
Wasn't it given to him by an Angel---an associate of G*d? And does it say itself that G*d HAS NO associates?
@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
6 Jan 13
See? Already it's just hearsay! The recording of a copy of the word of G*d. When do we hear the word straight from the mouth of G*d? (or from the closest thing mankind can hear ... the mouth of 'His Spirit personified')?
@merry88 (25)
• Nigeria
13 Dec 12
Jesus Christ was the promised messiah as the old manuscripts of the bible said. There was great evidence that proved that Jesus Christ Existed. If Jesus Christ was the promised messiah actually, then the Quran is not a book for followers of Christ. If you are not a follower of Christ then you are not on the good side of God and you will no enjoy the many blessings from him through Jesus Christ. There was no prophetic word in ancient manuscripts of the bible that prophesied about Mohamed. The bible was written before the quran anyway.
Islam is a religion that is not in line with the divine arrangement of the creator.
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
13 Dec 12
"There was great evidence that proved that Jesus Christ Existed. "
I know that Jesus , peace be upon him existed , Quran proved this .
If you are not a follower of Christ then you are not on the good side of God "
Who said that we aren't believe in him ? we believe in all prophets , to be a believer? we must do that .
"There was not any prophetic word in the ancient manuscripts of the Bible prophesied about Muhammad"
Muhammad was call of Abraham :[2.129] Our Lord, send among them a Messenger from them who shall recite to them Your verses and teach them the Book and wisdom, and purify them; You are the Mighty, the Wise. "
Prophecy of Moses :
"And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them."
Deuteronomy " 18:18:19I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him."
Deuteronomy 33:2:3 " Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words."
Mount Paran in Mecca, where he lived Ismail son of Abraham, peace be upon them, a great-grandfather of Muhammad, peace be upon him, and that Muhammad mentioned by name in the Bible, but has been translated, Do the names translated names?
"Genesis 21:20:21 And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him."
Habakkuk "3-3:4."God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise .And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power."
Bishara Jesus :
" Matthew 11:11"- "Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."
?John 14 :16:17 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. "
you can watch this :
http://youtu.be/Ew2ce3uoIxo
http://youtu.be/gqKyF6VF4zo
Islam is a religion that is not in line with the divine arrangement
of the Creator "
What do you mean by this , can you explain?