Do Muslims Believe in the Torah? Understanding Islamic Views on the Torah

Explore how Muslims view the Torah as a divine revelation and its role within Islamic teaching and the Quran.

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Muslims believe that the original Torah was a divine revelation given to Moses. However, they also believe it was later altered and is no longer in its pure form. The Quran supports belief in previous scriptures but maintains it is the final and complete revelation.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Do Muslims consider the Torah a holy book? Muslims believe the original Torah was a holy, divine revelation given to Moses but hold that the current Torah has been altered from its original form.
  2. What does the Quran say about previous scriptures like the Torah? The Quran acknowledges previous scriptures such as the Torah and the Gospel but teaches that it is the final and complete revelation from God.
  3. Why do Muslims believe the Torah was altered? Muslims believe that while the Torah was originally revealed by God, over time some parts have been changed or lost, which is why the Quran serves as a final, preserved message.