In Islam, the Bible is not referred to by a single name but by two main terms that correspond to its components. Muslims believe that the Bible includes several divine scriptures revealed to past prophets, and these scriptures are considered holy but also believed to have been altered over time.

Here are the key terms Muslims use to refer to parts of the Bible:

1. Tawrat (تورات) – The Torah

• Muslims refer to the Torah as Tawrat, which was revealed to the Prophet Moses (known as Musa in Islam). The Tawrat contains God’s laws and guidance for the people of Israel, and it is considered one of the major scriptures in Islam.

2. Injil (إنجيل) – The Gospel

• Muslims call the New Testament of the Bible Injil, which was revealed to the Prophet Jesus (known as Isa in Islam). Injil refers to the teachings and message that Jesus conveyed to his followers. However, in Islamic belief, the Injil has been altered, and the Qur’an is seen as the final and unaltered word of God.

3. Zabur (زبور) – The Psalms

• Muslims also recognize Zabur, which was revealed to the Prophet David (known as Dawud in Islam). The Zabur is thought to contain Psalms or songs of praise and is a sacred text in Islam.

4. Qur’an (القرآن) – The Final Revelation

• While Muslims respect the Torah, Injil, and Zabur, they believe that the Qur’an is the final and most complete revelation of God’s word. It was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years and is considered by Muslims to be the unaltered and complete scripture.

Key Points about Muslim Views on the Bible:

• Respect for Earlier Scriptures: Muslims believe that the Torah, Psalms, and Gospel were originally divinely inspired, but they believe that these texts have been altered over time and no longer represent the exact message God originally revealed.

• Finality of the Qur’an: Muslims believe that the Qur’an supersedes previous scriptures and that it is the final and preserved word of God.

In summary, Muslims refer to the Bible’s components as Tawrat (Torah), Injil (Gospel), and Zabur (Psalms). While they respect these scriptures, they believe that the Qur’an is the final, complete, and unaltered revelation of God’s word.