What does the Quran say about the Bible?
Sophia Koch
Updated on March 12, 2026
The Quran mentions the Torah ("Tawrat"), the Zabur ("Psalms") and the Injil ("Gospel") as being revealed by God to the prophets Moses, David and Jesus respectively in the same way the Quran was revealed to Muhammad, the final prophet and messenger of God according to Muslims.
What does Islam say about the Bible?
Islam recognizes that Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus are true messengers of God sent to guide humanity. They received revelation and were given scriptures that are as authentic in their original form as Muslims believe the Quran to be.Is the Bible part of the Quran?
The Quran, the central religious text of Islam, contains references to more than fifty people and events also found in the Bible. While the stories told in each book are generally comparable, there are also some notable differences.Is Allah mentioned in the Bible?
Allah and the god of the BibleArabic-speaking Christians call God Allah, and Gideon bibles, quoting John 3:16 in different languages, assert that Allah sent his son into the world. Addressing Christians and Jews, the Qur'an declares, “Our god and your god are one” (29:46).