Where in the Koran are the Ten Commandments?

Question

Since Muslims believe that Moses was a prophet, I assume his biggest and most important prophesy must be in the Koran, but I can't seem to find the Ten Commandments listed. There are some related things scattered in various verses, but I'm looking for the Ten Commandments in terms of Moses' prophesy and I can't find it. Please help.

Yes of course they are in the Torah but I thought Muslims didn't read that because they think it is "corrupted." Where do Muslims find the ten commandments if they don't read the "corrupted" Torah or Bible and it's not in the Koran?

Answer 1

Verses of the Exodus Ch. 20
Parallel Verses of the Quran

3: “Do not worship any other gods besides me.”
“And your Lord has ordained that you should not worship anyone except Him” ( 17:23 )

4-6: “Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. You must not bow down to them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, who will not share your affection with any other god! I do not leave unpunished the sins of those who hate Me, but I punish the children for the sins of their parents to the third and fourth generations. But I lavish my love on those who love me and obey their commands even for a thousand generations.”
“And shun unclean idols” ( 22:30 )

“When Abraham said, O my Lord,… and save me and my offspring from worshipping idols” ( 14:35 )

“When Abraham said to his father… do you adopt idols as your things of worship? I see you and your tribe in open error” (6:74)

“When (Abraham said to his father and tribe,”What are these images that you sit around? They said, “we found our ancestors worshipping them. (Abraham) said, “Verily, you and your ancestors were in open error” ( 21:52 -54)

7: Do not misuse the name of your LORD the God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse His name.
“And do not make Allah a target for your oaths for doing good or avoiding evil or reconciling people (2:224)

8-11: “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it Holy. Six days a week are set apart for your daily duties and regular work. But the seventh day is the day of rest, dedicated to the LORD your God. On that day no one in your household may do any kind of work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you. For in six days the Lord made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them; then He rested on the seventh day. That is why the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.
And We said to them, “Do not violate Sabbath, and We took from them a solemn Covenant” (4:154)

“He created the heavens and the Earth in six days, and then He settled down on the Throne to administer matters”. (10:3)

“Everyday He is busy in a new way” (55:29)

“Neither drowsiness nor sleep overcomes Him…He is not fatigued by taking care of both (Heavens and Earth)”. (2:255)

12: “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God will give you.
“And your Lord ordains that you do not worship anyone but only Him, and do good to your parents. If they reach old age before your eyes, any one of them or both, then do not say a word of criticism to them and do not scold them, rather speak kindly to them. And lean your wing of humility towards them and pray, ”O Lord, have mercy on them as they had brought me up since my childhood” ( 17:23 -24)

13: “Do not murder.
“And do not kill anybody that Allah has prohibited except when you have a right to kill” (6:151)

14: Do not commit adultery.
“And do not even go near adultery. It is open vice and bad way” ( 17:32 )

15: Do not steal.
“As to the thief (man or woman) let their hands be cut off, a retaliation for what they did, a punishment from Allah. ( 5:38 )

16:” Do not testify falsely against your neighbor.
“And They (Servants of God) do not testify falsely.” (25:72)

17: “Do not covet your neighbor’s house. Do not covet your neighbor’s wife. Male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else your neighbor owns.”
“And do not covet what Allah has favored some of you over others.( 4:32 )

“And do not stretch your eyes towards what We have provided some of them.” (15:88)

Quran claims to attest the Holy Books (Torah and the Gospels) revealed before it. But it also says that it oversees them. This means that Quran points out the alterations made by vested interests in the Holy Words. The comparison between Biblical verses and Quranic verses has been made clear above. The contrast on some points needs to be made clear.

(a) A jealous God: Bible says of God that He cannot tolerate sharing of our affection with others gods. Quran also says something similar,” Allah will not forgive (your) assigning Partners with Him, and may forgive lesser sins to whom He wishes” ( 4:48 ) “Verily, Polytheism is a great injustice” (31:13)

(b) Punishing children for sins of parents. Bible says God will punish children for the sins of parents to the 3rd and 4th generations, but will shower His love on the obedient for thousand generations. Quran says, “No one does any deed but its burden is on him/her alone. No one will bear the burden of another”(6:161) According to Quran accountability for sins is personal and does not extend to children. However, it says, “He who brings one good deed will be awarded ten times, but he who brings one Evil deed will be awarded only for that (single) and they will not be done injustice” (6:160). This is out of His Mercy.

(c) Sabbath: Bible orders Jews to hold Sabbath as a holiday (no work) just as God rested on the 7th day after creating the Universe for six days. Quran has a different view. Jews were ordered to observe certain restrictions on fishing on Sabbath day (as a test). But they violated God’s order, so were punished by God.

Quran says, “He made the night for rest and the day for earning livelihood” (78:11). There is no concept of a ‘holy-day’ without work in Islam. Even on its sacred days (Fridays) Quran orders us to hasten for prayers but to disperse in the land for seeking livelihood after prayers are over. (62:9-10)

(d) God needs no rest: Bible says God rested on the 7th day after creating universe. Quran says: Allah is never fatigued by administrating matters of the Universe. He needs no sleep (or rest). Busy always.

(e) Murder: Killing any one without right is prohibited both in Bible and Quran. Quran goes further, “We ordained for Children on Israel that He who kills one person (but for retaliation or terrorism in the land)) is like killing a whole mankind. ( 5:32 )

(f) Adultery: Bible prohibits only the act of adultery. Quran prohibits even its preliminaries, i.e. any acts exiting lustful feelings. This is because once hormones are excited it is difficult to keep them under control. So why not nip the evil in the bud!

(g) Stealing: Quran prescribes a rather harsh punishment for thieves (male or female). This has been criticized by Western critics as ‘barbarous’ punishment. But Quran does not care for criticism. It has public safety in view. Once a thief has his/her hands cut off it will be a most effective deterrent for others.

(h) False evidence: Quran orders Muslims not to hide evidence, but to testify truth even if it goes against self or parents or relatives (4:135). Moreover, Quran extends this order for all Believers and does not restrict it to neighbors only (as in Bible).

(i) Coveting: Bible limits coveting to neighbor’s property only. Quran goes further and extends the prohibition to all society.

Lastly let me add a sad comment. The present debate over Ten Commandments is limited to removal of a monument containing 10 engraved Commandments from one place to another. People don’t care to act on these Commandments. On the contrary, the present state of morals in society is nothing but ridiculing the Ten Commandments. Who will reform us?

Answer 2

Moses In The Koran

Answer 3

THE ANSWER IS: There are Ten commandments stated in Sura An'aam (6:151-152) Ten rules are stated but, i don't know whether they talk specifically about Prophet Moses( alayhis salaam) or not because i am not well-versed in Tafseer (Qur'anic interpretation and the context which the verses was revealed) . Even if th

Answer 4

I am a Christian but my family in Indonesian includes both Muslims and Christians. We always celebrated each other's holidays together and it seemed to me that we embraced the same moral principles.

From all that is written above, I am further convinced that both the Bible and the Koran record the same regulations regarding morality and sins to avoid.

Answer 5

Ten Commandments in Quran are stated in chapter(6) Al-An'amسورة الأنعام

Say, "Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited to you. [He commands] that you not associate anything with Him, and to parents, good treatment, and do not kill your children out of poverty; We will provide for you and them. And do not approach immoralities - what is apparent of them and what is concealed. And do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden [to be killed] except by [legal] right. This has He instructed you that you may use reason." (151)
And do not approach the orphan's property except in a way that is best until he reaches maturity. And give full measure and weight in justice. We do not charge any soul except [with that within] its capacity. And when you testify, be just, even if [it concerns] a near relative. And the covenant of Allah fulfill. This has He instructed you that you may remember. (152) And, [moreover], this is My path, which is straight, so follow it; and do not follow [other] ways, for you will be separated from His way. This has He instructed you that you may become righteous. (153)

Answer 6

Koran confırms that Moses was a messenger prophet and we love Hım and we are sure Thora gıven to Moses from Allah wıth
10 commandments.But when Jesus came as messenger prophet Allah has cancelled 10 commandments and Thora and after that tıme valıd ıs Bıble but tıll Mohammad came wıth Koran.Now ıs all cancelled only Koran ıs valıd.

Answer 7

The following should answer your question. I hope that it is helpful. God Bless.

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Ten Commandments in the Quran


Islam (Submission to the will of God) is the same and only religion ever given to the human race. It is the religion of Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, Jesus, Muhammed and all the other messengers mentioned or not mentioned in the scripture. The Ten Commandments as we see them here are not any more than the same message given to the prophet Muhammed . See the following table.




The Ten Commandments
(Exodus 20: 1-17 & Deuteronomy 5: 6-21) Confirmation in the Quran
(Chapter: Verse)
1 Thou shall not take any god except one God. 1 "There is no other god beside GOD,"(47:19)
He is the one God; there is no other god beside Him. ......(28:70)

2 Thou shall make no image of God. 2 There is nothing that equals (like) Him. (42:11)
No visions can encompass Him, but He
encompasses all visions. He is the Compassionate, the Cognizant.[6:103]

"My Lord, make this a peaceful land, and protect me and my children from worshiping idols. (14:35)

3 Thou shall not use God's name in vain. 3 Do not subject GOD's name to your casual swearing, that you may appear righteous, pious,
or to attain credibility among the people. (2:224)
4 Thou shall honor thy mother and father. 4 . ....and your parents shall be
honored. As long as one or
both of them live, you shall
never say to them, "Uff"
(the slightest gesture of annoyance),
nor shall you shout at them; you
shall treat them amicably. (17:23)
5 Thou shall not steal. 5 The thief, male or female, you shall mark their hands as a punishment for their crime, and
to serve as an example from GOD. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise. (5:38 - 39)
6 Thou shall not lie or give false testimony. 6 ..... incur GOD's condemnation upon him, if he was lying. (24:7)
Do not withhold any testimony by concealing what you had witnessed. Anyone who withholds
a testimony is sinful at heart. (2:283)

O you who believe, you shall be absolutely
equitable, and observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses, even against yourselves, or your parents, or your relatives. Whether the accused is rich or poor, GOD takes care of both. Therefore, do not be biased by your personal wishes. If you deviate or disregard (this commandment), then GOD is fully Cognizant of
everything you do.[4:135]


7 Thou shall not kill. 7 ....anyone who murders any person who had not committed murder or horrendous crimes, it shall be as if he murdered all the people. (5:32)
"You shall not kill any person - for God has made life sacred - except in the course of justice. If one is killed unjustly, then we give his heir authority to enforce justice. Thus, he shall not exceed the limits in avenging the murder, he will be helped."(17:33)

8 Thou shall not commit adultery. 8 You shall not commit adultery;
it is a gross sin, and an evil behavior.
(17:32)
9 Thou shall not covet thy neighbors
wife or possessions. 9 You shall regard the parents, the relatives, the orphans, the poor, the related neighbor, the unrelated neighbor, the close associate, the traveling alien, and your servants. (4:36)
And do not covet what we bestowed
upon any other people. Such are temporary
ornaments of this life, whereby we put them to
the test. What your Lord provides for you is far
better, and everlasting.[20:131]


10 Thou shall keep the Sabbath holy. 10 *the Sabbath was relinquished with the
revelation of the Quran. We are told in
the Quran that the Sabbath was only
decreed for the Jews. (16:124)
God, however ,ordered us to make every
effort and drop all businesses to attend the
congregational (Friday)prayer. The Submitters
may tend to their business during the rest of
the day.
O you who believe, when the
Congregational Prayer (Salat
Al-Jumu`ah) is announced on Friday,
you shall hasten to the commemoration
of GOD, and drop all business. . (62:9)





















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Answer 8

The ten commandments are in the Torah, which the Muslims hold as inspired text. They don't need to copy it, it's already in one of their holy books.

Answer 9

First, they believe Muhammad was the prophet, not Moses. Moses was strictly Judaism and Christianity. Second, they do not have ten commandments, but the five pillars of Islam. There is no Moses' prophecy at all, the entire Koran is based off of Muhammad's prophecy's, teachings, messages and journeys, his hajj. I suggest you look up the five pillars of Islam on Wikipedia. Of course, true Muslims believe that any translated version is incompetent, but that's about all I can give you. I suggest you get your religious facts straight in the future.

Answer 10

Well, Parker said it.

And...while Muslims believe Moses and Jesus were Prophets, Islam is in itself an independant religion.

Answer 11

If your opinion was true, the Quran & Torah were copies of each other, because you can say thet about any other thing in Torah too.