I have posed the question to the Muslim community, Is Islam based on biblical Teaching? The response can be summarised as follows:-
The Quran is the uncountable word of Allah given to his prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel. Anything that contradicts the Quran is thus false. Unlike the Quran the original text of the Bible have been lost therefore the Quran is because of the Bible as Gods final message to his people.
Secondly there is this undertone that the God of the Bible is in fact Allah as noted based on the premises Jew, Christians and Muslims all adhere to the principle that there is only one true God. Since the Quran has come to replace the Bible Allah and the God mentioned in Biblical text are the same person.
In reference to Allah’s unchanging word both the Bible and Quran are in agreement.
Surah 10:64
For them are good tidings in the worldly life and in the Hereafter. No change is there in the words of Allah. That is what the great attainment is.
Surah 6:115-116
And the word of your Lord has been fulfilled in truth and in justice. None can alter His words, and He is the Hearing, the . And if you obey most of those upon the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah. They follow not except assumption, and they are not but falsifying.
Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”
Malachi 3:6
“For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.
However what seems to be hidden is the authority the Quran places on the Bible. I have found 14 Surahs that confirm this taken from
www.quran.com the International Standard version, and fully quoted at the end of the text. Let us have a look at two of the verses.
Surha 3:3 He has sent down upon you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel.
Surah 6:114-115 [Say], "Then is it other than Allah I should seek as judge while it is He who has revealed to you the Book explained in detail?" And those to whom we [previously] gave the Scripture know that it is sent down from your Lord in truth, so never be among the doubters. And the word of your Lord has been fulfilled in truth and in justice. None can alter His words, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing
Nothing is said of the Torah or Gospel been lost or corrupted. If anything the Quran confirming that Muhammad had access to and understood the Bible all 66 books of the Old and New Testament. Further the Quran attest to the authority of the Bible.
Note also in Surah 6 the reference to the Lord of the Bible, not Allah, but this is another discussion. I must the concluded:-
1. No one can change the words of God.
2. The Bible (Torah, Injil) is the word of God.
3. Therefore, no one has or can change the Bible.
Look forward to your comments.
Surha 2:41 And believe in what I have sent down confirming that which is [already] with you, and be not the first to disbelieve in it. And do not exchange My signs for a small price, and fear [only] Me.
Surha 2:89 And when there came to them a Book from Allah confirming that which was with them - although before they used to pray for victory against those who disbelieved - but [then] when there came to them that which they recognized, they disbelieved in it; so the curse of Allah will be upon the disbelievers.
Surha 2:101 And when a messenger from Allah came to them confirming that which was with them, a party of those who had been given the Scripture threw the Scripture of Allah behind their backs as if they did not know [what it contained].
Surha 3:3He has sent down upon you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel.
Surah 3:50 And [I have come] confirming what was before me of the Torah and to make lawful for you some of what was forbidden to you. And I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, so fear Allah and obey me.
Surha 3:81 And [recall, O People of the Scripture], when Allah took the covenant of the prophets, [saying], "Whatever I give you of the Scripture and wisdom and then there comes to you a messenger confirming what is with you, you [must] believe in him and support him." [ Allah ] said, "Have you acknowledged and taken upon that My commitment?" They said, "We have acknowledged it." He said, "Then bear witness, and I am with you among the witnesses."
Surah 4:47 O you who were given the Scripture, believe in what We have sent down [to Muhammad], confirming that which is with you, before We obliterate faces and turn them toward their backs or curse them as We cursed the sabbath-breakers. And ever is the decree of Allah accomplished.
Surah 5:48 And We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scripture and as a criterion over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations away from what has come to you of the truth. To each of you We prescribed a law and a method. Had Allah willed, He would have made you one nation [united in religion], but [He intended] to test you in what He has given you; so race to [all that is] good. To Allah is your return all together, and He will [then] inform you concerning that over which you used to differ.
Surah 6:92 And this is a Book which We have sent down, blessed and confirming what was before it, that you may warn the Mother of Cities and those around it. Those who believe in the Hereafter believe in it, and they are maintaining their prayers.
Surah 6:114-115 [Say], "Then is it other than Allah I should seek as judge while it is He who has revealed to you the Book explained in detail?" And those to whom we [previously] gave the Scripture know that it is sent down from your Lord in truth, so never be among the doubters. And the word of your Lord has been fulfilled in truth and in justice. None can alter His words, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing.
Surah 12:111 There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Qur'an a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe.
Surah 35:31 And that which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], of the Book is the truth, confirming what was before it. Indeed, Allah , of His servants, is Acquainted and Seeing.
Surah 37:37 Rather, the Prophet has come with the truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
Surah 46:12 And before it was the scripture of Moses to lead and as a mercy. And this is a confirming Book in an Arabic tongue to warn those who have wronged and as good tidings to the doers of good.
Surah 46:30 They said, "O our people, indeed we have heard a [recited] Book revealed after Moses confirming what was before it which guides to the truth and to a straight path.