Eternal Luminescence

  Has the Bible Been Changed? A Scholarly Analysis Many people question whether the Bible and the Torah have been altered over time. While this is a major claim, evidence from textual criticism supports the argument that these scriptures have undergone modifications, additions, and distortions . Even Christian scholars acknowledge this fact. Proof of Biblical Alterations One of the strongest arguments comes from the field of textual criticism , which has become an established discipline in Western academia . Scholars widely recognize that there is no unbroken chain of transmission (Sanad) for the Bible . The Gospels were written long after Hazrat Isa (A.S), with gaps of 100 years or more between his actual teachings and their documentation. Here’s a comparison of how Islamic and Christian scriptures differ in their preservation: Criteria Quran (Islamic Scripture) Bible (Christian Scripture) Original Language Arabic ...

Q: As a Muslim, you believe that Hazrat Isa (A.S) was born without a father and could bring the dead back to life. These are extraordinary things. Isn’t that enough to call him God? A: Allah has given a clear answer in the Quran, Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:59) . In the sight of Allah, Hazrat Isa (A.S) is like Hazrat Adam (A.S) . Allah created Adam (A.S) from clay and simply said, "Be," and he was created . If being born without a father is proof of divinity, then Hazrat Adam (A.S), who had neither a mother nor a father , should be considered even greater. This argument is completely invalid. Q: But Hazrat Isa (A.S) brought the dead back to life and healed the blind. Isn’t this proof of his divinity? A: All these miracles happened by the will of Allah. The Quran makes it clear that miracles do not make someone God . If performing miracles proves divinity, then Hazrat Musa (A.S) parting the sea should be considered an even greater miracle. The sea splitting is a historical fac...

 Question: Christian belief holds that Hazrat Isa (A.S) is God, while Islam considers him a prophet. But does the Bible actually call him God, or is the Islamic perspective correct? Answer: According to our belief, the Bible in its current form is not in its original state. We believe that while some truth remains in it, the text has been altered and corrupted over time. Therefore, the present-day Bible cannot be considered a reliable standard. However, scholars have presented various conflicting interpretations of the Gospels regarding this matter. For example, the Gospel of John contains a more developed Christology compared to the other Gospels. Some Gospel writers have hinted that Hazrat Isa (A.S) could be divine, but nowhere in the Gospels is it explicitly mentioned that he himself made such a claim. Regardless, even if some parts of the Gospels suggest this, it does not concern us because we do not consider these documents entirely authentic. More importantly, from a rational...

 Question: If Hazrat Isa (A.S) never claimed to be God, then how did this belief originate? How was he elevated from a prophet to a divine status? Answer: This belief originated during the Roman Empire. In 313 CE, when Emperor Constantine granted Christianity legal status, various political and philosophical influences began to shape its doctrines. Constantine, along with later rulers like Theodosius II, actively promoted Christianity. The Romans were already influenced by Greek philosophy and polytheistic beliefs. These ideas gradually merged with Christianity, introducing concepts that were not originally part of the faith. Politically, it was also seen as necessary to make Christianity more acceptable to the masses and strengthen the unity of the empire. As a result, Hazrat Isa (A.S) was elevated from a human prophet to a divine figure, and later, the Holy Spirit was also assigned a similar status. This process developed historically and is known as "subordination." By the...