Gospel<\/a>):<\/strong> The Injeel is the Book which was revealed to `Isa (Jesus). Allah says:<\/p>\n\u201cAnd We sent, following in their footsteps, Jesus, the son of Mary, confirming that which came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light and confirming that which preceded it of the Torah as guidance and instruction for the righteous.\u201d<\/strong> (Al-Ma’idah 5:46)<\/p>\nA Muslim must believe in all the Heavenly Books and he must believe that they are from Allah. It is not lawful for him to abide by their laws though, since these Books were revealed to certain nations at certain times.<\/p>\n
The Qur\u2019an has explained some of what was found in the Torah and the Injeel; such as the prophecy of Muhammad (peace be upon him) “\u2026but My mercy encompasses all things. So I will decree it [especially] for those who fear Me and give zakah and those who believe in Our verses. Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered prophet, whom they find written in what they have of the Torah and the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right and forbids them what is wrong and makes lawful for them the good things and prohibits for them the evil and relieves them of their burden and the shackles which were upon them. So they who have believed in him, honored him, supported him and followed the light which was sent down with him – it is those who will be the successful.\u201d<\/strong> (Al-A`raf 7:156-157)<\/p>\n5. The Noble Qur\u2019an:<\/strong> One must hold the following beliefs concerning it:<\/p>\nA. One must believe that the Qur\u2019an is the Speech of Allah which Jibreel (Gabriel) brought in a clear Arabic language to Muhammad. Allah says:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Trustworthy Spirit has brought it down, Upon your heart, [O Muhammad] – that you may be of the warners – In a clear Arabic language.\u201d<\/strong> (Ash-Shu`ara’ 26:193-195)<\/p>\nB. One must believe that the Qur\u2019an is the last of the Heavenly Books, which confirms the previous Books concerning the Message of tawheed and the obligation to worship and obey Him.
\nAll previous Books were abrogated by the Qur\u2019an. Allah says:<\/p>\n
\u201c[It is] He has sent down upon you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel. Before, as guidance for the people. And He revealed the Qur\u2019an. Indeed, those who disbelieve in the verses of Allah will have a severe punishment, and Allah is exalted in Might, the Owner of Retribution.\u201d<\/strong> (Aal `Imran 3:3-4)<\/p>\nC. One must believe that the Qur\u2019an contains all divine laws. Allah says:<\/p>\n
\u201cThis day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as a religion.\u201d<\/strong> (Al-Ma’idah 5:3)<\/p>\nD. One must believe that it was revealed to mankind at large; not to a specific nation, as were previously revealed Heavenly Books. Allah says:<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd We have not sent you except comprehensively to mankind as a bringer of good tidings and a warner. But most of the people do not know.\u201d<\/strong> (Saba’ 34:28)<\/p>\nE. One must believe that Allah has preserved the Qur\u2019an from all distortions, adulterations, additions, or impairments. Allah says:<\/p>\n
\u201cIndeed, We have sent down the revelation and surely, We shall guard it [from distortion].\u201d<\/strong> (Al-Hijr 15:9)<\/p>\nMerits of Belief in Allah\u2019s Books <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n1. One would realize the mercy and love Allah has for His servants; since He revealed to them Books which guide them to the path which leads to His pleasure. He safeguarded man from confusion and from the evil of Satan.<\/p>\n
2. One would realize the great wisdom of Allah; since He gave each nation a set of laws that suited them during their times.<\/p>\n
3. To distinguish true believers from those who are not. It is incumbent upon one who believes in his own Book to believe in the other Heavenly Books.<\/p>\n
4. To increase the good deeds of the believers; for the one who believes in his Book and the Books that came after his Book, would receive his reward twice. Allah says:<\/p>\n
\u201cThose to whom We gave the Scripture before it – they are believers in it. And when it is recited to them, they say: \u2018We believe in it. Verily, it is the truth from our Lord. Indeed even before it we have been from those who submit themselves to Allah. These will be given their reward twice over, because they are patient, and repel evil with good, and spend (in charity) out of what We have provided them.\u201d<\/strong> (Al-Qasas 28:52-54)<\/p>\n========================
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