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compete with each other in doing good. Every one of you will return to
God, and He will inform you rregarding the things about which you dif-
fered. (Surat al-Ma'ida: 48)

The quality of the Qur'an revealed in the above verse is of the great-
est importance. Not only does the Qur'an confirm the original purity of
the revelations sent to Prophet Moses (pbuh) and Prophet Jesus (pbuh), it
also conserves them. Revealing their subsequent corruption and then

calling Jews and Christians to the true path is a manifestation of that at-
tribute.
Christianity's place is very different at this point, because our Lord
reveals that:
…You will find the people most affectionate to those who believe
[Muslims] are those who say: "We are Christians." That is beccause
some of them are priests and monks, and because they are not arrogant.
(Surat al-Ma'ida: 82)

The truth of this verse has been seen throughout the history of
Islam. The close relationship between Christians and Muslims began in
the earliest days of Islam, and was further reinforced when some of the
first Muslims sought refuge from Makkan persecution in Christian

Ethiopia. Christians living in Muslim lands have always lived in peace,
tolerance, and justice. (For detailed information, see Harun Yahya, A Call
for Unity [Istanbul: Global Publishing, 2004])
Our Lord states that the Gospel was sent down as "guidance and
light… and as guidance and admonition for those who guard against
evil" (Surat al-Ma'ida: 46) and "as guidance" (Surah Al 'Imran: 4) to
Prophet Jesus' (pbuh) people. Some verses actually invite Christians to
abide by the truth revealed in the Gospel:
The people of the Gospel should judge by what God sent down in it.

Those who do not judge b by what God has sent down are deviators.
(Surat al-Ma'ida: 47)