The Four Revealed Scriptures (Tawrat, Zabur, Injil, Quran)
An Overview of Islam’s Major Divine Books
In Islamic theology, four major revealed scriptures are recognized as divine guidance sent by Allah to humanity: the Tawrat (Torah) given to Prophet Musa (Moses), the Zabur (Psalms) given to Prophet Dawud (David), the Injil (Gospel) given to Prophet Isa (Jesus), and the Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad. These scriptures form a continuum of revelation culminating in the Quran, which Muslims believe confirms and supersedes previous scriptures. The concept of Ahl al-Kitab (People of the Book) centers on those who follow these earlier scriptures. Islamic tradition also discusses the notion of tahrif (corruption or alteration) of earlier texts, emphasizing the Quran’s role as the final preserved revelation.
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