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Is the concept of “inspiration” or “revelation” the same in the Qur’an as it is in the Bible?

Bible: No       Qur'an: Yes

2 Timothy 3:16 – All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

2 Peter 1:20-21 – 20. Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21. For the prophecy came not at any time by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.


An-Nisa 4:163 – We send revelation upon you, as We sent it upon... Jesus... and Solomon, and...

Al-An'am 6:19 & 93 – 19. Say: "Allah is witness between you and me. And this Qur'an has been inspired in me, that I may warn with it you and whomsoever it may reach... 93. Who is guilty of more wrong than he who forges a lie against Allah or says: " I am inspired", when he is not inspired in anything…

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