The Four Heavenly Books in Islam and Their Followers Todayđŋ META DESCRIPTIONA detailed and respectful exploration of the four heavenly books in Islam—Qur’an, Taurat (Torah), Injil (Gospel), and Zabur (Psalms)—their historical background, theological significance, and who follows them today.⚠️ DISCLAIMERThis article is written for educational and informational purposes only. It aims to promote understanding among different faith communities. Religious interpretations may vary across scholars and traditions. Readers are encouraged to consult authentic religious texts and qualified scholars for deeper theological study. This article respects all religions and does not intend to offend or misrepresent any belief system.
đŋ META DESCRIPTION
A detailed and respectful exploration of the four heavenly books in Islam—Qur’an, Taurat (Torah), Injil (Gospel), and Zabur (Psalms)—their historical background, theological significance, and who follows them today.
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This article is written for educational and informational purposes only. It aims to promote understanding among different faith communities. Religious interpretations may vary across scholars and traditions. Readers are encouraged to consult authentic religious texts and qualified scholars for deeper theological study. This article respects all religions and does not intend to offend or misrepresent any belief system.
đ Introduction
Islam teaches that God (Allah) sent divine guidance to humanity through prophets across different eras. These prophets were given revelations to guide their communities. Among many revealed scriptures, four are especially significant in Islamic belief:
The Qur’an
The Taurat (Torah)
The Injil (Gospel)
The Zabur (Psalms)
Muslims believe these books were originally revealed by God. However, they also believe that the Qur’an is the final and fully preserved revelation.
A common and thoughtful question is:
Who are the followers of these books today?
Let us explore each scripture carefully and respectfully.
đ 1. The Qur’an
Revealed To
Muhammad (Peace be upon him)
Time of Revelation
7th century CE (610–632 CE)
Language
Arabic
Followers Today
The followers of the Qur’an are Muslims, who practice Islam.
Islam is the second-largest religion in the world, with more than 1.9 billion followers globally. Significant Muslim populations live in:
Saudi Arabia
Indonesia
Pakistan
India
Turkey
Egypt
Muslims believe the Qur’an is the final revelation and that it confirms and completes earlier scriptures.
đ 2. The Taurat (Torah)
Revealed To
Moses (known as Musa in Islam)
Historical Context
Islam teaches that the Taurat was revealed to Prophet Musa as divine law for the Children of Israel.
Followers Today
The primary followers of the Taurat today are Jews, who practice Judaism.
Major Jewish communities are found in:
Israel
United States
France
United Kingdom
In Islamic belief, the original Taurat was divine revelation. However, Islamic theology holds that changes occurred over time.
đ 3. The Injil (Gospel)
Revealed To
Jesus (known as Isa in Islam)
Historical Context
Islam teaches that the Injil was a divine revelation given to Prophet Isa to guide his followers.
Followers Today
The followers of the Injil today are Christians, who practice Christianity.
Christianity is currently the largest religion in the world. Major Christian populations are found in:
United States
Brazil
Philippines
Italy
Mexico
Islam teaches that while the original Injil was divine revelation, Muslims believe the current New Testament differs from the original Injil revealed to Isa.
đ 4. The Zabur (Psalms)
Revealed To
David (known as Dawud in Islam)
Historical Context
The Zabur is associated with sacred hymns and praises revealed to Prophet Dawud.
Followers Today
There is no separate religion today that follows only the Zabur independently.
Instead, the Psalms are included in:
Jewish scripture (part of the Hebrew Bible)
Christian scripture (part of the Old Testament)
Therefore, its teachings are preserved within Judaism and Christianity.
đ Summary Table
Heavenly Book
Prophet
Followers Today
Qur’an
Muhammad
Muslims
Taurat
Moses
Jews
Injil
Jesus
Christians
Zabur
David
Jews & Christians
đŋ Islamic Perspective on the Four Books
Islam teaches that all prophets delivered the same core message:
Worship one God
Live a righteous life
Practice justice and compassion
While theological differences exist today, Islam refers to Jews and Christians as “People of the Book” (Ahl al-Kitab), acknowledging their connection to earlier divine scriptures.
đ Shared Moral Foundations
Despite doctrinal differences, these religious traditions share many moral principles:
Belief in one supreme God
Emphasis on prayer and worship
Charity and compassion
Accountability in the afterlife
Justice and ethical conduct
Understanding these shared values can promote peace and mutual respect in a diverse world.
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Injil followers
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đ Conclusion
According to Islamic belief:
Muslims follow the Qur’an.
Jews follow the Taurat (Torah).
Christians follow the Injil (Gospel).
The Zabur (Psalms) is preserved within Jewish and Christian traditions.
While each faith has developed its own theology and practices over centuries, the concept of divine guidance through revelation remains central to all three Abrahamic religions.
Respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence are essential in today’s interconnected world.
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