Why was the bible changed?
Question
If a non muslim says that Bible and Quran are both the books of God, then why was the bible changed and the Quran is not changed. How to reply to clear the doubt?
Answer
Ask him why was the Bible changed.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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