Judge by the Gospel | Quran 5:47 | Misunderstood Quranic Verses | Dr. Shabir Ally

Dr. Shabir Ally addresses the Quran 5:47, which says, “Let the people of the Gospel judge by that which Allah has revealed therein.” Christian critics often interpret this verse as the Quran endorsing their belief that Jesus is the Son of God, which seemingly contradicts Islamic teachings. Dr. Shabir explains that the verse does not refer to the entirety of the Gospel but to the parts that align with divine revelation, as the Gospels also contain additional material. He says that there is a distinction between the singular Gospel mentioned in the Quran and the multiple Gospels found in Christian tradition. Dr. Shabir further explains that the Quran encourages followers of previous scriptures to judge by their own books but allows for religious freedom, with the Prophet Muhammad’s judgments reserved for the Muslim community. This demonstrates the Quran’s respect for other religious traditions while upholding Islamic principles. Finally, Dr. Shabir delves into the historical context of this verse, where followers of the Torah would bring cases to Prophet Muhammad for judgment. The Quran addresses the inconsistency in these individuals seeking judgment from someone they don’t consider a prophet, despite claiming to follow their own scriptures.

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