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Ahl al-Bayt and Islamic History 20 August 2022 Reading time: 1 min

Why It Is Wrong to Judge Prophets by Their Books

Author: Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat) • Soroush-e Bamdadan Cultural Center • Read 32 times
Why It Is Wrong to Judge Prophets by Their Books

«It is not right to assess or judge a prophet solely by his book, since the word of God has intrinsic worth and authority. Earlier revealed books, such as the Torah, Gospel and Psalms, can be seen as foundational outlines of Quranic teachings and should not be considered apart from the broader context of revelation.»

🍀 You said, honored teacher, that it is not right to measure each prophet by his scripture. Could you explain why?

🌸 The word of God cannot be ranked as greater or lesser. Every chapter of divine speech retains its own dignity and worth. The Gospel, the Torah, and other scriptures are like chapters within the Qur’an!

🌻🔅🌱البقرة : 285 آمَنَ الرَّسُولُ بِما أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ رَبِّهِ وَ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ كُلٌّ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَ مَلائِكَتِهِ وَ كُتُبِهِ وَ رُسُلِهِ لا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِنْ رُسُلِهِ وَ قالُوا سَمِعْنا وَ أَطَعْنا غُفْرانَكَ رَبَّنا وَ إِلَيْكَ الْمَصيرُ

☀️ The Messenger believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord, and so do the believers. All believe in God, His angels, His books, and His messengers. They say, “We make no distinction between any of His messengers.” And they say, “We hear and obey. Our Lord, we seek Your forgiveness, and to You is the return.”

🌸🔅🌱 The Qur’an is a treasure whose jewels are beyond measure. Among the jewels in this treasure are the Torah, the Gospel, the Psalms, the scrolls, and more.

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Master Ali Saei

(Abdullah Meshkat) Researcher and commentator on Shi‘i wisdom and the foundations of divine unity

A researcher specializing in religious studies and divine unity, with a particular focus on the Qur’an and Hadith (the Two Weighty Things). His research has centered primarily on the Qur’an and Hadith; in recent years, he has also explored divine unity and critiques of philosophical viewpoints.

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