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COMPARISON BETWEEN QUR’AN AND BIBLE
If you glance through the Bible and the Qur’an you may find several points which appear to be exactly the same in both of them, but when you analyse them closely, you realise that there is a difference of ‘chalk and cheese’ between them. Only based on historical details it is difficult for someone who is neither conversant with Christianity or Islam to come to a firm decision as to which of the scriptures is true; however if you verify the relevant passages of both the scriptures against scientific knowledge, you will yourself realize the truth.
Creation of the Universe in Six Days
As per the Bible, in the first book of Genesis in Chapter One, the universe was created in six days and each day is defined as a twenty-four hours period. Even though the Qur’an mentions that the universe was created in six ‘Ayyaams’, ‘Ayyaam’ is the plural of years; this word has two meanings: firstly, it means a standard twenty-four hours period i.e. a day, and secondly, it also means stage, period or epoch which is a very long period of time.
When the Qur’an mentions that the universe was created in six ‘Ayyaams’, it refers to the creation of the heavens and the earth in six long periods or epochs; scientists have no objection to this statement. The creation of the universe has taken billions of years, which proves false or contradicts the concept of the Bible which states that the creation of the Universe took six days of twenty-four hour durations each.
Sun Created After the Day
The Bible says in chapter 1, verses 3-5, of Genesis that the phenomenon of day and night was created on the first day of creation of the Universe by God. The light circulating in the universe is the result of a complex reaction in the stars; these stars were created according to the Bible (Genesis chapter 1 verse 14 to 19) on the fourth day. It is illogical to mention the result that is the light (the phenomenon of day and night) was created on the first day of Creation when the cause or source of the light was created three days later. Moreover the existence of evening and morning as elements of a single day is only conceivable after the creation of the earth and its rotation around the sun. In contrast with the contents of the Bible on this issue, the Qur’an does not give any unscientific sequence of Creation. Hence it is absolutely absurd to say that Prophet Muhummad (pbuh) copied the passages pertaining to the creation of the universe from the Bible but missed out this illogical and fantastic sequence of the Bible.
Creation of the Sun, The Earth and the Moon
According to the Bible, Book of Genesis, chapter 1, verses 9 to 13, the earth was created on the third day, and as per verses 14 to 19, the sun and the moon were created on the fourth day. The earth and the moon emanated, as we know, from their original star, the Sun. Hence to place the creation of the sun and the moon after the creation of the earth is contrary to the established idea about the formation of the solar system.
Vegetation Created on the third day and Sun on the fourth day
According to the Bible, Book of Genesis, chapter 1, verses 11-13, vegetation was created on the third day along with seed-bearing grasses, plants and trees; and further on as per verses 14-19, the sun was created on the fourth day. How is it scientifically possible for the vegetation to have appeared without the presence of the sun, as has been stated in the Bible?
If Prophet Muhummad (pbuh) was indeed the author of the Qur’an and had copied its contents from the Bible, how did he manage to avoid the factual errors that the Bible contains? The Qur’an does not contain any statements which are incompatible with scientific facts.
The Sun and the Moon both Emit light
According to the Bible both the sun and the moon emit their own light. In the Book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 16 says, "And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night".
Science tells us today that the moon does not have its own light. This confirms the Qur’anic concept that the light of the moon is a reflected light. To think that 1400 years ago, Prophet Muhummad (pbuh) corrected these scientific errors in the Bible and then copied such corrected passages in the Qur’an is to think of something impossible.
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Posted: 2005-07-13 16:31:55
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On 2005-07-12 11:19:34, 786KBR wrote:
heres one link...
http://muslim-canada.org/islam_christianity.html
Another link comparing the Qur'an and the bible.
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Posted: 2005-07-13 16:42:31
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so the qu'ran has copied off the bible???
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Posted: 2005-07-13 16:42:37
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On 2005-07-13 16:42:37, vanquish wrote:
so the qu'ran has copied off the bible???
NO!!! (3)
there are parts which are linked from the early centuries.
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Posted: 2005-07-13 16:45:05
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Nope, the bible was revealed to Jesus (peace be upon him) and the Holy Quran the final revelation to the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him). It is not a copy, there are similarities as mentioned above.
Read the bible and the Quran and judge for yourself.
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Posted: 2005-07-13 16:47:15
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But the Bible has been around longer, and similarities suggest that the Qu'ran takes ideas from the bible? This is just me thinking out loud here
not making any conclusions or judgements dont worry.
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Posted: 2005-07-13 16:48:40
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Thats what you think and i understand where you are coming from.
But it is not the case if you read the scriptures fully
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Posted: 2005-07-13 17:01:48
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On 2005-07-13 16:48:40, vanquish wrote:
But the Bible has been around longer, and similarities suggest that the Qu'ran takes ideas from the bible? This is just me thinking out loud here
not making any conclusions or judgements dont worry.
TOOK THE IDEAS FROM BIBLE????
Qu'ran didnt took the ideas from Bible. All of them were supposed to tell same thing to people. but what we people did is re-writing or erasing somethings from the Bible and put it in a different way. But, the Qu'ran has NOT BEEN CHANGED since it given to Hz. Muhammed (s.a.v.). So, its soo normal beind some things linked or same cos, they were given for ONE AND SAME RESULT: FOR SHOWING PPL THE WAY WHERE THEY NEED TO GO!!!
But, the point is that it only shows the door, getting in is your choice. (BUT YOU CANT PAINT A DOOR WITH BLACK COLOUR COS YOU DIDNT LIKE WHATS INSIDE THE ROOM!!! u kno what i mean)
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Posted: 2005-07-13 17:17:10
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i have to add, it's a common misconception that women HAVE to cover up because of the religion.
It is favoured upon but covering up is just a tradition. It's a traditional dress, just as a kimono is traditional to Japan.
I've asked 5 Imams (priests) and they have all explained this to me.
there is a reason for anything that's in the Qura'an and some are very good ones as well.
People dont realize that Muslims do BELIEVE in other religions. We believe in Christianity, just that the Qura'an came after the Bible to amend mistakes that were made.
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Posted: 2005-07-13 17:19:03
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Ok, calm down. Although that is what I think may have happened, because I believe Christianity is the true religion with the true God and Holy Book, although you are welcome to your personal beliefs.
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Posted: 2005-07-13 17:19:38
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