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Accepting parts of the Bible and Torah as true

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As Muslims we follow the Quran and Hadith, but are we also supposed to accept some parts of the Bible and Torah as truth as well? And if so, how do we determine which parts are true for us to accept and follow?

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We believe that Allah revealed the Tawrah, the Zabur, and the Injil, and that in their original form these were true divine revelations. However, we also believe that over time portions of these scriptures were altered, changed, or lost — for this reason the Quran was revealed as the final and preserved revelation, confirming the truth that remains from the previous scriptures while serving as the criterion by which they are judged. Therefore: if a passage agrees with the Quran and authentic Sunnah, we accept it because our own revelation confirms it; if it contradicts the Quran or authentic Sunnah, we reject it; if it is neither confirmed nor contradicted, we neither affirm nor deny it, following the Prophet's ﷺ guidance: "Do not affirm the People of the Book, nor deny them. Rather say: 'We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us...'" (Sahih al-Bukhari). In short, Muslims believe in the original Tawrah, Zabur, and Injil as revelations from Allah, but our beliefs and rulings are derived solely from the Quran and authentic Sunnah. *And Allah knows best.*

Answered byMufti SajidAuthorized Scholar

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