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Devout Muslims believe that the Koran (Quran) was written in heaven and dictated to the Prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel. Some scholars say that it is really based, in part, on the Old Testament and Christian beliefs.
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Are the first thirteen chapters of the Koran copies of the Old Testament?
No. The Old Testament is written in the form of a narrative, while the Koran consists of lessons and commands, without any chronological basis. Moreover, the chapters or surah in the Koran are not placed in the order in which they were first written or revealed, but by size, with the smallest chapters last. The Koran does show apparent evidence of having been based on the Bible, but the style and wording are completely different.
What was first the Old Testament or the koran?
The OT was first, followed by the NT. The Koran was not written until 600 years after Christ.
What are the holy books of the major Western religions?
The Bible is the holy book for Jews (Old Testament) and Christians (New Testament) and the Koran is the holy book for Muslims.
In What is the role of the Old Testament in Judaism Christianity and Islam?
The old testament is common for Jews and Christians and not Muslims. However, Torah that is part of the old testament is common to Muslims.
Identify the holy books of the major western religions?
The Bible is the holy book for Jews (Old Testament) and Christians (New Testament) and the Koran is the holy book for Muslims.
Where does the Koran begin to differ from the Old Testament?
The Qur'an is actually quite different from the Old Testament and reads more like a commentary on the events of the Old Testament than a retelling of those events. There are some details in the Qur'an's retelling that differ from the Old Testament's. Most clearly different is that in the Old Testament, Abraham moves to sacrifice Isaac, but in the Qur'an he moves to sacrifice Ishmael.
Is adoption a sin while being married?
In what religion? Based on the text of the Bible, there is no mention of adoption being a sin, whether married or not. Rather, there are cases according to Old Testament law where it was required (for the preserving of the family birthright). Based on the Koran, adoption is a sin.
Is the Christian Old Testament the same as the Koran to Jews?
no.... if you are christian or Jew u should know. if youre Muslim then i understand.... but the answer is no they are not the same....
What is the religion based on the Old Testament?
Judaism
What three religions turn to the Old Testament of the Bible?
Christianity, Judaism (religion of the Jews),, and Islam (although the Koran alters some details).
Is there another Hebrew name for the Old Testament?
No, there is no other name for the Christian Old Testament. Although the Christian Old Testament was based on the Tanach (Jewish Bible), they are not the same text.
What religion is the Old Testament based off of?
The Old Testament is primarily based on the religion of Judaism, which is the oldest monotheistic religion. It contains the sacred scriptures of Judaism and is also a part of the Christian Bible.
