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The similarities between the Qur'an and previous scriptures has been noted since the advent of Islam. However, the Judeo-Christian tales and their Qur'anic counterparts do not always match. There are three explanations for this: | The similarities between the Qur'an and previous scriptures has been noted since the advent of Islam. However, the Judeo-Christian tales and their Qur'anic counterparts do not always match. There are three explanations for this: | ||
# The original Judeo-Christian scriptures have been corrupted (as Muslims like to claim). | #The original Judeo-Christian scriptures have been corrupted (as Muslims like to claim). | ||
# Muhammad imperfectly borrowed from the Judeo-Christian scriptures. | #Muhammad imperfectly borrowed from the Judeo-Christian scriptures. | ||
# The Qur'an has been corrupted. | #The Qur'an has been corrupted. | ||
It is an epistemological matter as to which of the three is correct. The Qur'an’s assertion that the Judeo-Christian scriptures have been corrupted is mere accusation devoid of evidence. To prove corruption of an older scripture, it is logically necessary to provide tangible evidence such as an extant copy of an uncorrupted manuscript. However, to prove a later scripture has either been corrupted or is an imperfect derivation of the previous scripture, one merely has to compare the texts – if one is unable to prove the older scripture has been corrupted then it stands to reason the latter two explanations are likely. | It is an epistemological matter as to which of the three is correct. The Qur'an’s assertion that the Judeo-Christian scriptures have been corrupted is mere accusation devoid of evidence. To prove corruption of an older scripture, it is logically necessary to provide tangible evidence such as an extant copy of an uncorrupted manuscript. However, to prove a later scripture has either been corrupted or is an imperfect derivation of the previous scripture, one merely has to compare the texts – if one is unable to prove the older scripture has been corrupted then it stands to reason the latter two explanations are likely. | ||
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====Zaid’s religious principles were also adopted by Muhammad==== | ====Zaid’s religious principles were also adopted by Muhammad==== | ||
# the prohibition of killing infant daughters by burying them alive, according to the cruel custom of the Arabs of the time. | #the prohibition of killing infant daughters by burying them alive, according to the cruel custom of the Arabs of the time. | ||
# the acknowledgment of the Unity of God. | #the acknowledgment of the Unity of God. | ||
# the rejection of idolatry and the worship of Al-Lat, AI-'Uzza' and the other deities of the people. | #the rejection of idolatry and the worship of Al-Lat, AI-'Uzza' and the other deities of the people. | ||
# the promise of future happiness in Paradise or the "Garden". | #the promise of future happiness in Paradise or the "Garden". | ||
# the warning of the punishment reserved in hell for the wicked. | #the warning of the punishment reserved in hell for the wicked. | ||
# the denunciation of God's wrath upon the "Unbelievers". | #the denunciation of God's wrath upon the "Unbelievers". | ||
# And also, the application of the titles Ar Rahman (the Merciful), Ar Rabb (the Lord), and Al Ghafur (the Forgiving) to God. | #And also, the application of the titles Ar Rahman (the Merciful), Ar Rabb (the Lord), and Al Ghafur (the Forgiving) to God. | ||
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