Qur'an as the final preserved revelation

What it is: Islam teaches that the Qur'an is the word of God revealed to Muhammad in Arabic and preserved to guide the faith, worship, and conduct of the community.

How the religion understands it: The Qur'anic text holds the supreme position among religious sources. Earlier revelations are acknowledged in principle, but the Qur'an is seen as the final criterion and as specially preserved.

Textual basis and context: Passages about the completeness, protection, and authority of the Qur'an sustain this belief. Alongside the text, recitation, memorization, and juridical and theological interpretation carry great weight in Islamic tradition.

Supportive

Qur'an 15:9

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Passage about the preservation of the revealed message.

Reference: Qur'an, surah 15, verse 9.
Content: The verse states that God sent down the reminder and is its guardian.
Use in debate: It is one of the main bases for the belief in the unique preservation of the Qur'an.

Qur'an 41:42

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Passage about the impossibility of falsehood reaching the revelation.

Reference: Qur'an, surah 41, verse 42.
Content: The text presents the revelation as something untouched by falsehood, coming from a wise and praiseworthy God.
Use in debate: It supports the authority and integrity of the Qur'anic text.

Qur'an 5:3

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Verse used for the idea of religion completed.

Reference: Qur'an, surah 5, verse 3.
Content: The text says that religion has been completed and divine favor perfected.
Use in debate: It is a central passage for the idea of the normative completeness of Islamic revelation.