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HOW DO THE UNWISE INTERPRET THE QUR'AN?

And We have sent down the Book to you (O
Muhammad) with truth, confirming and conserving
the previous Books. So judge between them by what
God has sent down and do not follow their whims and
desires deviating from the Truth that has come to you.
We have appointed a law and a practice for every one
of you… (Surat al-Ma'idah: 48)

The quality of confirming its predecessors is not unique to the
Qur'an, but has been given to all the divine books. The Gospel that was
sent to the Prophet Jesus confirmed its predecessor the Torah that
was revealed to the Prophet Moses. This reality is stated in the Qur'an:
And We sent Jesus son of Maryam following in their
footsteps, confirming the Torah that came before him.
We gave him the Gospel containing guidance and
light, confirming the Torah that came before it, and as
guidance and admonition for those who do their duty.
(Surat al-Ma'idah: 46)
This is a law of God and of course applies to the Qur'an as well.
Some of the subjects in common with the other divine books have
been mentioned in the Qur'an. The beginning of Hajj (Pilgrimage)
with the Prophet Abraham in verses 26 and 27 of Surat al-Hajj, the
existence of obligatory daily prayers and giving alms before the time
of our Prophet in verses 72 and 73 of Surat al-Anbiya', and the good

behavior asked of all the messengers in verse 51 of Surat al-
Mu'minun all reflect these common points.
"And We located the position of the House for
Abraham: 'Do not associate anything with Me and
purify My House for those who circle it, and those who
stand and bow and prostrate. Announce the
Pilgrimage to mankind. They will come to you on foot

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