Why does the Koran do this?

Question

The Koran is the only book that denounces and criticizes other religions. The Bible or the Torah never speak out against other religions. So why does the Koran do this?

Answer 1

Ok - so the Koran names them but the bible doesn't name them except in terms of idolaters etc. That is not really the point. I find the Muslim's Koran (which I admit I am not near done with) tends to twist words from the bible. AGAIN FOLKS: How can the Koran say that Jesus is a good prophet who he calls himself THE MESSIAH of the OLD testament that all had been waiting for? Either Jesus was a liar, a lunatic or he was THE Messiah! May The Holy Spirit open your eyes, I pray for you! The bottom line folks is Jesus is the way, the truth and the light, and all that follow him will see God. That's it.

Answer 2

The best example of the tolerance shown by the Prophet to other religions may be the constitution itself, called the ‘Saheefah’ by early historians.[1] When the Prophet migrated to Medina, his role as a mere religious leader ended; he was now the political leader of a state, governed by the precepts of Islam, which demanded that clear laws of governance be laid out to ensure harmony and stability in a society which once had been distraught by decades of war, one which must ensure the peaceful coexistence of Muslims, Jews, Christians and polytheists. Due to this, the Prophet laid down a ‘constitution’ which detailed the responsibilities of all parties which resided in Medina, their obligations towards each other, and certain restrictions which were placed on each. All parties were to obey what was mentioned therein, and any breach of its articles was regarded as an act of treachery.
One Nation

The first article of the constitution was that all the inhabitants of Medina, the Muslims as well as those who had entered the pact from the Jews, Christian, and idolaters, were “one nation to the exclusion of all others.” All were considered members and citizens of Medina society regardless of religion, race, or ancestry. People of other faiths were protected from harm as much as the Muslims, as is stated in another article, “To the Jews who follow us belong help and equity. He shall not be harmed nor his enemies be aided.” Previously, each tribe had their alliances and enemies within and without Medina. The Prophet gathered these different tribes under one system of governance which upheld pacts of alliances previously in existence between those individual tribes. All tribes had to act as a whole with disregard to individual alliances. Any attack on other religion or tribe was considered an attack on the state and upon the Muslims as well.

The lives of the practitioners of other religions in the Muslim society was also given protective status. The Prophet said:

“Whoever kills a person who has a truce with the Muslims will never smell the fragrance of Paradise.” (Saheeh Muslim)

Since the upper hand was with the Muslims, the Prophet strictly warned against any maltreatment of people of other faiths. He said:

“Beware! Whoever is cruel and hard on a non-Muslim minority, or curtails their rights, or burdens them with more than they can bear, or takes anything from them against their free will; I (Prophet Muhammad) will complain against the person on the Day of Judgment.” (Abu Dawud)

Answer 3

Any faith that believes it is the true faith will denounce all other faiths. I suggest you read the Bible and the Torah a little more clearly.

Answer 4

because their followers altered the meanings, and made it to suit themselves. But Quran doesnt criticizes good christians and jews...
Surely those who believe, and those who are Jews, and the Christians, and the Sabians -- whoever believes in God and the Last Day and does good, they shall have their reward from their Lord. And there will be no fear for them, nor shall they grieve" (2:62, 5:69, and many other verses).

"...and nearest among them in love to the believers will you find those who say, 'We are Christians,' because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world, and they are not arrogant" (5:82).

Answer 5

The bible says Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father, except through him. That is speaking out against all false religions who teach there is another way to God.

Answer 6

That's not true. The bible talks plenty about the anti-christ. There's also a verse in Galations that says people who preach a different gospel will be cursed.

Answer 7

Wrong. The bible speaks out against "heathen" religions (haven't you read the story of Baal or Jezabel?).

Answer 8

I am not sure that your statement about the Bible never speaking against other religions is entirely true...

Answer 9

the quran is Gods words. God sent the quran as humans last chance to obey him and his religion. god has tried to get people to go the straight way. with the jews, then the christians but they keep altering and changing the religion. they have broken into denominations and sects and created their own religions from his origional. the quran is gods final words to humans . he tells of how the former people did and basically destroyed his commands of not altering the books. the quran cannot be corrupted God has a seal of protection on it and it has not changed since it was sent down. God is showing his anger to a disobediant people. and saying hey this is my last chance i am giving you. he points out what they have done wrong and shows them how to be if they want to be right again.

Answer 10

[according to the quran]

because it came after the torah and bible, and it hasnt been altered like the bible and the torah