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Jul 2025
1h 23m

The Qur’an’s Engagement with Christian a...

YAQEEN INSTITUTE
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The Qur'an engages with the Bible and Torah in what is known as "intertextuality". How does the Qur'an both affirm and correct Christian and Jewish literature? The exploration of intertextuality in the Qur’an elucidates how it interacts with Jewish and Christian texts, highlighting its role as the final divine revelation and ultimate guidance for humanity. T ... Show More
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