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Listen to this Article The Qur’an and the Bible: Claims of Revelation Compared At the heart of both Christianity and Islam is a sacred text. For Muslims, it is the Qur’an. For Christians, it is the Bible. Both are believed by their followers to be revelations from God. But are their claims of divine origin equally supported by evidence, consistency, and historical reliability? Let’s look at the similarities and crucial differences between the Bible and the Qur’an, not just in belief, but in how they came to us. What Is the Bible? Written over 1,500 years, by more than 40 authors, across 3 continents. Composed in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Includes historical narratives, poetry, prophecy, letters, and eyewitness accounts. Contains the Old Testament (39 books) and the New Testament (27 books), unified in message, centred on God’s plan of redemption through Christ. “All Scripture is breathed out by God…” (2 Timothy 3:16) What Is the Qur’an? Believed by Musl...

Listen to this Article The Cross: What Islam Denies, Christianity Declares One of the clearest dividing lines between Islam and Christianity is the cross, not just as a historical event, but as a theological turning point. What Islam Teaches About the Cross Islam denies that Jesus was crucified. The Qur’an states: “…they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but it appeared so to them…” (Surah 4:157) Muslim interpretations vary: Some believe another person was crucified in Jesus’ place (possibly Judas or Simon of Cyrene). Others believe Jesus was taken directly to heaven without dying. In either case, Islam rejects the crucifixion as a real event and thus also denies the resurrection. This view is not based on historical records but a theological objection: that a prophet of God could not suffer such humiliation. What Christianity Declares About the Cross Christianity centers on the crucifixion of Jesus, not as defeat, but as the climax of God’s redemptive plan. The...