In Islam, the Bible, as known in Christianity and Judaism, is not considered a single book, but rather a collection of earlier scriptures revealed to various prophets. These scriptures are recognized in Islam, but they are believed to have been altered or corrupted over time. The central holy book in Islam, however, is the Qur’an.

Islamic View of the Bible:

Islam recognizes several key scriptures that form part of what is often referred to as the “Bible” in Christianity:

1. Tawrat (تورات) – The Torah

• Tawrat is the Islamic name for the Torah, the scripture revealed to Moses (known as Musa in Islam).

• Muslims believe the Tawrat contained God’s guidance and laws for the people of Israel, but over time, they believe the original text was altered.

2. Zabur (زبور) – The Psalms

• Zabur is the Islamic name for the Psalms, revealed to David (known as Dawud in Islam).

• Muslims regard the Zabur as a holy scripture containing hymns and praises to God.

3. Injil (إنجيل) – The Gospel

• Injil refers to the Gospel, revealed to Jesus (known as Isa in Islam).

• Muslims believe the Injil contains the true teachings of Jesus, but the original Injil, as revealed to him, has been altered over time. What Christians refer to as the New Testament Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) are not the same as the Injil in Islamic belief.

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

• The Qur’an is the ultimate and final scripture in Islam. Muslims believe that the Qur’an is the unaltered word of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the archangel Jibril (Gabriel).

• The Qur’an is considered to be the final and complete revelation, superseding and confirming the earlier scriptures, including the Tawrat, Zabur, and Injil.

The Qur’an as the “Real” Bible in Islam:

• While the Tawrat, Zabur, and Injil are respected, Muslims believe that these books were altered over time and no longer represent God’s original message.

• The Qur’an, on the other hand, is considered by Muslims to be the preserved and complete word of God. It is seen as the final guidance for all of humanity, confirming the truths of previous scriptures while correcting errors and distortions.

Summary:

• In Islam, there is no single “Bible” as it is understood in Christianity.

• The Bible refers to a collection of earlier scriptures, such as the Tawrat (Torah), Zabur (Psalms), and Injil (Gospel), which were revealed to past prophets.

• The Qur’an is the final and most important book in Islam, regarded as the true, preserved word of God that supersedes all previous scriptures.