Double Standards in Criticism: Evaluating the Bible and the Qur'an by the Same Standard
One common criticism Muslims raise against the Bible is that it is unreliable due to its composition decades after the life of Jesus, lack of original manuscripts, possible textual variations, and human involvement in its transmission and canonization. However, when these same criteria are consistently applied to the Qur'an, it becomes clear that the Qur'an is subject to the same—if not greater—challenges. This essay will systematically address each criticism, demonstrating that dismissing the Bible based on these points necessitates the same skepticism toward the Qur'an. 1. The Time Gap Argument: Qur'an vs. Bible Muslims often object to the Bible by stating that the New Testament, particularly the Gospels, was written decades after Jesus' life. However, the Qur'an recounts stories that took place thousands of years before Muhammad's time —such as the lives of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. These accounts, by Muslim belief, were revealed ...