Muslims Only: Is apostasy a capital crime in Islam?

[Gharib]

Rulings of Islam or fatwas of sub-human Saudi scholars? Sheikh Ibn Baz gave a fatwa in 1966 that the sun revolves around the earth. If you didn't believe this you are a kafir according to your scholar. Do you accept this ruling as well?

Throw the scholars down the well. So Islam can be free. Allah has blessed me with eyes and a brain. I can read his book, the Quran, for myself. I worship Allah. Not scholars. Those scholars will not be there defending you on the day of judgment. What they rule haraam or halal is of no concern to me.

[16:116] And do not say, as to what your tongues falsely describe: "This is lawful and that is unlawful;" that you seek to invent lies about God. Those who invent lies about God will not succeed.

It is amazing how you read the verse yet fail to understand it. Keep dwelling in your beliefs. The day of judgement will surely come.

 

[Gharib]

This is not a law you will find in Quran. This is a law created by those disgusting Saudi scholars who think THEY ARE God. They have no right to make up laws. Who follows their crap? Ignorant Muslims who can not read the Quran for themselves or choose not to and blindly follow/worship their scholars. Show me the verse in Quran where it says kill apostates. You won't find it. You will find this in Hadith (man made books NOT authorized by God or Prophet Muhammad) & you will find this in the fatwas of those pig faced Saudi scholars... The enemies of Allah!

Apostates are wronging themselves. God has the right to punish them however he pleases. We humans were not given that authority. Peace.

How amusing. The Qur'an doesn't forbid it nor does it mention it yet it is against the Qur'an.

 

[Aamer]

How amusing. The Qur'an doesn't forbid it nor does it mention it yet it is against the Qur'an.

[13:40] And if We show you some of what We promise them, or We terminate your life, then you are ONLY to deliver while it is OUR PART TO CALL THEM TO ACCOUNT.

[18:29] And say: "The truth is from your Lord, so let whoever desires believe, and whoever desires reject." WE have prepared for the wicked a Fire whose walls will be surrounding them. And if they cry out, they are given a water like boiling oil which burns their faces. What a miserable place!

[88:21] So remind, for you are but a reminder.
[88:22] You have no power over them.
[88:23] Except for he who turns away and rejects.
[88:24] Then GOD will punish him with the great retribution.
[88:25] Indeed, to US is their return.
[88:26] Then to US IS THEIR JUDGMENT.

This is what the Hadith of Allah SWT says. Their punishment is in the hands of ALLAH. And don't get me wrong... They deserve every bit of it. But the right of punishment belongs to ALLAH. Not me, you or those pig faced scholars who think they know better than Allah. I will take the Hadith of Allah over the Hadith of six random Persians any day. May God open your eyes brother. I think (my humble educated guess) that you have a good heart but have been brainwashed by your pig faced scholars who wish to maintain their control over you and convince you that Allah is only attainable through their manipulation and fabrication! God bless brotha.

 

[Aamer]

It is amazing how you read the verse yet fail to understand it. Keep dwelling in your beliefs. The day of judgement will surely come.

Yes the day of judgment will come and I pray that day is easy for all of us and we enter paradise afterwards. I do however feel that I understand this verse. If you read down, two verses later, Allah talks about the Jews and the mistakes they made. Allah gave them the sane law as us. But Gods law was not good enough for them. They kept making it more strict and their priests began thinking they are Gods. So Allah made their self imposed laws mandatory on them. I see the same thing happening with Islamic scholars. And 99% of Muslims are too lazy or "busy" to read the Quran in a language they understand. The
pig faced scholars tell you it's okay to kill apostates, you believe it. They tell you it's okay to rape Christian women in Egypt, you believe it. They tell you pretty much everything is unlawful, you believe it. They are making up their own religion. Just as the Jewish priests did.

[16:118] And for those who are Jewish, We forbade what We told to you before. And We did not wrong them, but they were wronging themselves.

 

[Breathe]

-- Mod Post --

Thread moved to Same Faith Debates.

In accordance with the rules, non-Muslim members may not post in this thread from here. Sorry, guys.

-- End of Mod Post --​

 

[F0uad]

If you look into Islamic history, Abu Bakr radiallahu anhu and the rest of the Sahaba radiallau anhum waged war on a number of different kinds of apostates.

One such group was those who accepted everything that Islam taught except refused to pay Zakah. For having rejected one of the pillars of Islam, they were declared apostates and were given the option to repent and turn back to Islam. They refused, so the Mujahideen killed them (in war) for their apostasy.

As for the hadith, I already explained. The whole of Qur'an wasn't revealed to the Prophet on his first day in Madinah. The revelation continued till his last moments. There are a number of hadith which say to kill the apostates whose origins are from the Madinah period.

As Muslims we must view things through a logical and reasonable eye. Hadith of both natures exist in the Sahih collections for example:

Narrated Abu Burda: That the Prophet sent his (i.e. Abu Burda's) grandfather, Abu Musa and Mu'adh to Yemen and said to both of them "Facilitate things for the people (Be kind and lenient) and do not make things difficult (for people), and give them good tidings, and do not repulse them and both of you should obey each other." Abu Musa said, "O Allah's Prophet! In our land there is an alcoholic drink (prepared) from barley called Al-Mizr, and another (prepared) from honey, called Al-Bit"' The Prophet said, "All intoxicants are prohibited." Then both of them proceeded and Mu'adh asked Abu Musa, "How do you recite the Quran?" Abu Musa replied, "I recite it while I am standing, sitting or riding my riding animals, at intervals and piecemeal." Muadh said, "But I sleep and then get up. I sleep and hope for Allah's Reward for my sleep as I seek His Reward for my night prayer." Then he (i.e. Muadh) pitched a tent and they started visiting each other. Once Muadh paid a visit to Abu Musa and saw a chained man. Muadh asked, "What is this?" Abu Musa said, "(He was) a Jew who embraced Islam and has now turned apostate." Muadh said, "I will surely chop off his neck!" (Book #59, Hadith #632)

Narrated 'Abdullah: Allah's Apostle said, "The blood of a Muslim who confesses that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and that I am His Apostle, cannot be shed except in three cases: In Qisas for murder, a married person who commits illegal sexual intercourse and the one who reverts from Islam (apostate) and leaves the Muslims." (Book #83, Hadith #17)

The hadith of the beduin is also from Bukhari as stated by Dr Badawi.

So it is logical and reasonable to say that the hadith which lets the apostate go free occurred before the other two I have posted above and before any punishment for apostasy had been ordered by Allah.

It is the same as the two different hadith which speak about the length of the Prophets hair. One hadith says his hair was short and another says his hair just reached his shoulders (meaning it was long). We can't say that only one of these hadith is correct and the other false. Instead the first one mentions the length of the hair when the Prophet would have them cut and the other mentions the length of the hair after they had grown. Both hadith are correct, the only difference is the time of reporting.

This is not something that I am coming up with out of nowhere. There is evidence for this, but those who refuse to accept it will always find a way to support their views even if it means incorrectly interpreting the verses of the Qur'an. I find that very funny actually coming from Ahmadis.

Asalaam alaykoem,

It has been suggested that "The Qur'an states that God (in Arabic, Allah) despises apostasy, with severe punishment to be imposed in the hereafter, but not mentioning explicitly any earthly penalty for apostates. Except for 16:106–109, the verses that discuss apostasy all appear in surahs identified as Madinan, that is, they belong to the period when the Islamic state had been established." However, mainstream translations, such as those by Pickthall, Asad, Malik, Yusuf Ali and even Maududi, a 'liberal' translator contradict this.

Qur'an Surah 4. An-Nisaa, Ayah 89 or Qur'an 4:89 states that "They but wish that ye should reject Faith, as they do, and thus be on the same footing: But take not friends from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (From what is forbidden). But if they (Apostate) turn renegades, seize them and slay them wherever ye find them".

This command to kill or slay is in all mainstream translations. Furthermore it is Qur'an 4:89 that is often quoted in Sharia courts as justification for the execution of an Apostate. However, the following verse
Qur'an 4:90 expands on this to

"Except those who join a group between whom and you there is a treaty (of peace), or those who approach you with hearts restraining them from fighting you as well as fighting their own people. If Allah had pleased, He could have given them power over you, and they would have fought you: Therefore if they withdraw from you but fight you not, and (instead) send you (Guarantees of) peace, then Allah Hath opened no way for you (to war against them)."

In addition, the previous verse states that this verse refers to the hypocrites, "...What aileth you regarding the hypocrites..." Quran 4: 88. This implies killing an apostate is disallowed if the apostate does not fight against Muslims.

Within the Sahih al-Bukhari collection, worldly punishments are described in the following Hadith:

"2171. Narrated 'Abdullah: The Prophet said, "The blood of a Muslim, who confesses that Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh (there is no god but Allâh), cannot be shed except in three cases: 1. Life for life (in cases of intentional murders without right i.e., in Al-Qisas – Law of Equality in punishment); 2. A married person who commits illegal sexual intercourse; and 3. The one who turns renegade from Islâm (apostate) and leaves the group of Muslims. [9:17-O.B]"

The Sahih Muslim collection, reiterates and confirms that which is in the Sahih al-Bukhari collection:

"(4152) 'Abdullah (b. Mas'ūd) reported Allah's Messenger as saying: It is not permissible to take the life of a Muslim who bears testimony (to the fact) that there is no god but Allah, and I am the Messenger of Allah, but in one of the three cases: the married adulterer, a life for a life, and the deserter of his Din (Islam), abandoning the community."

Both of these hadiths contain "and leaves the group of Muslims", or "abandoning the community" after apostasy, indicating that not mere change of religion constitutes but it combined with treason, rebellion, or harming the Muslim community.

Traditional scholars have strongly discouraged the practice of directly questioning a person's current beliefs, thereby avoiding false and unjust accusations of apostasy derived from direct questioning. In the Shafi'i school, it is an act of apostasy for a sane adult Muslim to accuse or describe another as an unbeliever (unless it established beyond any doubt)

Thee Hanafi jurist Sarakhsi, Maliki jurist Ibn al-Walid al-Baji and Hanbali jurist Ibn Taymiyyah, held that apostasy carries no legal punishment. Ibrahim al-Nakha'i and Sufyan al-Thawri and their followers, who rejected the death penalty and prescribed indefinite imprisonment until repentance. The hanafi jurist Sarakhsi also called for different punishments between the non-seditious religious apostasy and that of seditious and political nature, or high treason. Abu Hanifa and his followers refused the death penalty for female apostates, supporting imprisonment until they re-embrace Islam. Hanafi scholars maintain that a female apostate should not be killed because it was forbidden to kill women by the prophet Muhammad(saws), and because women are unlikely to take up arms and endanger the community. Several modern scholars oppose any penalty for apostasy, including Gamal Al-Banna, Taha Jabir Alalwani, Ahmad Kutty of the Islamic Institute of Toronto and Shabir Ally. Others believe that the death penalty can only be applied when apostasy is coupled with attempts to "harm" the Muslim community, rejecting the death penalty in other cases. These include, Ahmad Shafaat, Jamal Badawi(as you stated), Yusuf Estes, Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, and Maliki jurist Abu al-Walid al-Baji.

Medieval Muslim scholars (e.g. Sufyan al-Thawri) and modern (e.g. Hasan at-Turabi), also have argued that the hadith used to justify execution of apostates should be taken to apply only to political betrayal of the Muslim community, rather than to apostasy in general. These scholars argue for the freedom to convert to and from Islam without legal penalty. Other prominent Islamic scholars like the Grand Mufti of Cairo Ali Gomaa (He is one of the internationally most respected Islamic jurists He specializes in the foundations of Islamic Law, viz. Usul al-fiqh. He follows the Shafi`i school of Islamic jurisprudence.) has stated that while God will punish apostates in the afterlife they should not be executed by human beings.

According the The New Encyclopedia of Islam death for apostasy was "not in practice enforced" in later times in the Muslim world, and was "completely abolished" by "a decree of the Ottoman government in 1260AH/1844AD.

Could give you me the dates of the Bedouin Hadith and the two you mentioned, moreover can you give me a specific hadith were the prophet Muammed(saws) himself made the statement? Please don't get the idea that i am saying your wrong on the manner i am just saying there are two sides on this subject.

 

[Gharib]

Asalaam alaykoem,

So in short your answer is that Mohammed(saws) didn't know about the death penalty for apostasy? But how come then it was indeed order earlier by a companion?
I am not saying your incorrect or that your opinion on the manner is incorrect however i think the Jurist of Malaki was right when he said under certain circumstances as in war or done in public, there are many Sunni scholars and commentaries who had the same view as me on this subject.

Where did I say that the Prophet didn't know about the death penalty for apostasy? There are a number of hadith where he describes the ruling.

The hadith I posted was to show you that the Sahaba did carry out the punishment.

I know some scholars say it is only if the apostate will go on to harm Muslims, physically as in kill us. But the Sahaba had a different view. Who do you think is right? There are other scholars who say there is no such thing a a punishment for apostasy and others who say there is such a thing as gay marriage in Islam.

Who should we believe?

 

[F0uad]

Where did I say that the Prophet didn't know about the death penalty for apostasy? There are a number of hadith where he describes the ruling.

The hadith I posted was to show you that the Sahaba did carry out the punishment.

I know some scholars say it is only if the apostate will go on to harm Muslims, physically as in kill us. But the Sahaba had a different view. Who do you think is right? There are other scholars who say there is no such thing a a punishment for apostasy and others who say there is such a thing as gay marriage in Islam.

Who should we believe?

I have edited my post above, more information can be found there.

Asalaam alaykoem.

 

[Rational_Mind]

So does anyone have a single verse to share to support this ruling from the Quran?

Or does anyone have a single incident to share where the Holy Prophet (saw) executed such an order in his lifetime?

So far it seems like a lot speculation.

Any updates?

 

[loverOfTruth]

Assalamu alaykum.

Bismilahir-rahmanir-rahim.

For those of you who haven't paid much attention to the thread 'Muslim and Western' I will explain the purpose of this thread.

The question regarding the punishment for apostasy was asked and two different opinions from the same website were brought forward. I posted the view that says it is a capital crime and sister Sahar posted the view of Dr Jamal Badawi which states that it is not a capital crime.

After reading through the article of Badawi I saw that it contained many errors.

I will go through the errors that I picked up in this thread explaining that his reasoning is wrong and his evidence is 'misplaced' and therefore makes the punishment for apostasy seem unreal.

Before I begin I want to clarify that I respect and love all Scholars regardless of whether I accept their views or not. Scholars are not infallible and if we were to understand the scope of this infallibility we would see the bigger picture. Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wanted the 4 madhhabs to survive and at the same time each of the founders had wrong interpretations on minor issues which is a blessing from Allah. Had it been that one of the Imams had no mistakes then surely we would have worshiped him instead of Allah. And none other than Allah is infallible.

For those who want to read the article in question follow the link below:

Is Apostasy a Capital Crime in Islam? - Islamic Themes - Shari`ah - OnIslam.net

I will go through the first point which I believe is wrong tomorrow as I have no time now. And I do ask that everyone respects this thread and please do not post unless you find any fault in my posts while addressing the errors in Dr Badawis view.

Remember that this is in the DIR, please take discussions and arguments somewhere else.

Salaam Br, here is another good article on this topic. The Punishment of Apostasy in Islam - Part 1: Qur`anic Perspective

Same conclusion as Dr. Jamad Badawi but a little different perspective on reasons.

 

[seeking4truth]

Does any of our Muslim members actually support the idea of death for leaving Islam? Just curious....

No I don't. I cannot see any verse of the Quran which supports this idea. It goes completely against the description of Allah which I have come to understand.

How many times a day do we repeat 'In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Ever Merciful' This is the God I believe in.

As is often quoted 'there is no compulsion in religion'.

The death penalty is only for personal and civic defense never in the case of beliefs.

 

[Gharib]

No I don't. I cannot see any verse of the Quran which supports this idea. It goes completely against the description of Allah which I have come to understand.

How many times a day do we repeat 'In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Ever Merciful' This is the God I believe in.

As is often quoted 'there is no compulsion in religion'.

The death penalty is only for personal and civic defense never in the case of beliefs.

Do you see any verse of the Qur'an which prohibits this idea?

 

[Pastek]

Everyone is free to believe or disbelieve as Allah said in the Qu'ran. Then He will be the Judge.

Imagine you say to a person "you return to Islam or we kill you", and because he's afraid for his life he lies and say he comes back to Islam.
He will be an hypocrit. Who wants an hypocrit in his community ?

Also, we have a sister in the DIR who said she left Islam for many years.
I think that a person have the right to doubt and come back if she/he will.

Do you think she deserved death or rather a chance to come back ?

I remember a guy maybe on youtube or here who said he left Islam many years and he came back to Islam.
I think things must happen in your life sometimes and make you maybe stronger, increase your faith or make you realise that Allah is the One you must come back to.

Allah is Al Rahman, why can't we be more nice and comprehensive to each other ?
If someone from my family left Islam, I will pray everyday God to make him come back.
If it was someone from your family (mother, brother, son) , won't you do the same ?

 

[seeking4truth]

Chapter 5 v54 ( al Maidah)
O believers, whosoever of you turns from his religion, God will assuredly bring a people He loves, and who love Him, humble towards the believers, disdainful towards the unbelievers, men who struggle in the path of God, not fearing the reproach of any reproacher. That is God's bounty; He gives it unto whom He will; and God is All-embracing, All-knowing.

Among all the others quoted above I think this also tells you that God will take responsibility Himself to deal with those who turn away from the right path.

 

[Gharib]

Everyone is free to believe or disbelieve as Allah said in the Qu'ran. Then He will be the Judge.

Imagine you say to a person "you return to Islam or we kill you", and because he's afraid for his life he lies and say he comes back to Islam.
He will be an hypocrit. Who wants an hypocrit in his community ?

Also, we have a sister in the DIR who said she left Islam for many years.
I think that a person have the right to doubt and come back if she/he will.

Do you think she deserved death or rather a chance to come back ?

I remember a guy maybe on youtube or here who said he left Islam many years and he came back to Islam.
I think things must happen in your life sometimes and make you maybe stronger, increase your faith or make you realise that Allah is the One you must come back to.

Allah is Al Rahman, why can't we be more nice and comprehensive to each other ?
If someone from my family left Islam, I will pray everyday God to make him come back.
If it was someone from your family (mother, brother, son) , won't you do the same ?

Apostates are given a chance to come back.

However, since there is no Khilafah I think it is not permissible upon anyone to issue the punishment. But they are given a chance, it is 3 days I believe. They are taken to scholars and may ask them any question they like to clear up their doubts.

 

[Rational_Mind]

Do you see any verse of the Qur'an which prohibits this idea?

Those who believe, then disbelieve, then again believe, then disbelieve and thereafter go on increasing in disbelief, Allah will never forgive them, nor guide them to any way of deliverance. (4.138)

How can one possibly believe, then disbelieve, then again believe. We all know that Allah taught death punishment for apostasy then the person would have to be killed immediately when he disbelieves. So this verse doesn't make sense, as it clear shows it is possible to disbelieve, the again believe, then disbelieve.... Not once but twice you can go from believing to disbelieving.

All Muslims believe the Quran is a complete book, there is no possible way it would have missed on such a severe punishment. When it comes to laws the Quran is always simple and clear for any layman to read. So it is the duty of claimants of death for apostasy to present a single verse that they can prove supports their position.

My prior argument from a different perspective is still not been discussed. It is also based on the Quran.
See Post #7

And I would like to sincerely know:

So does anyone have a single verse to share to support this ruling from the Quran?

Or does anyone have a single incident to share where the Holy Prophet (saw) executed such an order in his lifetime?

So far it seems like a lot speculation.

If there questions can be answered I will have to accept that such ruling has some logical basis in Islam. If anyone can prove my questions are unfair then maybe we can discuss that. As I feel it is impossible for the Quran to have missed mentioning such a severe punishment and since the Quran says people who convert in by day and out by night there must have been mass execution orders mentioned in Hadith as given by Holy Prophet (saw).

 

[Gharib]

Chapter 5 v54 ( al Maidah)
O believers, whosoever of you turns from his religion, God will assuredly bring a people He loves, and who love Him, humble towards the believers, disdainful towards the unbelievers, men who struggle in the path of God, not fearing the reproach of any reproacher. That is God's bounty; He gives it unto whom He will; and God is All-embracing, All-knowing.

Among all the others quoted above I think this also tells you that God will take responsibility Himself to deal with those who turn away from the right path.

When was that verse revealed? (looked at tafsir of Ibn Kathir but didn't say much on it)

There are cases of apostasy which occurred in Makkah while there was no punishment for it. And the punishment wasn't established well into the Madinah period.

Unless you provide a source that comments on the verse from a historical point of view then I can't accept it. No one should.

I could say something which is not true and if I just post verses that I think support my idea without the proper understanding of their historical background then I will have support from the Qur'an for things which are contradictory to the Qur'an.

 

[Gharib]

Those who believe, then disbelieve, then again believe, then disbelieve and thereafter go on increasing in disbelief, Allah will never forgive them, nor guide them to any way of deliverance. (4.138)

How can one possibly believe, then disbelieve, then again believe. We all know that Allah taught death punishment for apostasy then the person would have to be killed immediately when he disbelieves. So this verse doesn't make sense, as it clear shows it is possible to disbelieve, the again believe, then disbelieve.... Not once but twice you can go from believing to disbelieving.

All Muslims believe the Quran is a complete book, there is no possible way it would have missed on such a severe punishment. When it comes to laws the Quran is always simple and clear for any layman to read. So it is the duty of claimants of death for apostasy to present a single verse that they can prove supports their position.

My prior argument from a different perspective is still not been discussed. It is also based on the Quran.
See Post #7

And I would like to sincerely know:



If there questions can be answered I will have to accept that such ruling has some logical basis in Islam. If anyone can prove my questions are unfair then maybe we can discuss that. As I feel it is impossible for the Quran to have missed mentioning such a severe punishment and since the Quran says people who convert in by day and out by night there must have been mass execution orders mentioned in Hadith as given by Holy Prophet (saw).

I have to disagree with your argument. That verse you have posted could be either of the Makkah period or of the early Madinah period before the punishment had been established, please provide it's historical background. And the Qur'an cannot be understood just by anyone. Allah sent the Messenger to us with the Qur'an and he provided him with the knowledge to explain it to us;

[2:151] Just as We have sent among you a messenger from yourselves reciting to you Our verses and purifying you and teaching you the Book and wisdom and teaching you that which you did not know.

See, I can do that verse thing too.

 

[Rational_Mind]

When was that verse revealed? (looked at tafsir of Ibn Kathir but didn't say much on it)

There are cases of apostasy which occurred in Makkah while there was no punishment for it. And the punishment wasn't established well into the Madinah period.

Unless you provide a source that comments on the verse from a historical point of view then I can't accept it. No one should.

I could say something which is not true and if I just post verses that I think support my idea without the proper understanding of their historical background then I will have support from the Qur'an for things which are contradictory to the Qur'an.

If I establish this as Medinite you will be able to accept that Islam only teachings death punishment for apostasy in a state of war or rebellion? And not for those who leave peacefully in other times?

One doesn't need to know the historical background to accept the verse of the Quran. If such was required the Quran would have contained it. The reason Quran is in Arabic is because one of the characteristics of Arabic is that it is extremely clear. Moreover, other verses of the Quran can stand up to protect its interpretation. The historical context is useful as a secondary support or to help explain to someone how the verse was applied.

You will find historical background is most often used to respond to allegations raised against the Quran. The intent is to respond to the non-Muslim on common ground, something they accept as historically factual.

 

[Rational_Mind]

I have to disagree with your argument. That verse you have posted could be either of the Makkah period or of the early Madinah period before the punishment had been established, please provide it's historical background. And the Qur'an cannot be understood just by anyone. Allah sent the Messenger to us with the Qur'an and he provided him with the knowledge to explain it to us;

[2:151] Just as We have sent among you a messenger from yourselves reciting to you Our verses and purifying you and teaching you the Book and wisdom and teaching you that which you did not know.

See, I can do that verse thing too.

Whether it is of Meccan of Medianite period is irrelevant to me as the Quran doesn't contradict. If your basis is that this verse is abrogated then this is a completely different ball game. The only way I can understand that it matters is, again if one takes it to be abrogated. Either way, my question would be, if I do prove it Medianite, will you accept these teachings?

In regards to the verse you posted I will demonstrate why one doesn't need historical context and how the Quran is a self contained protector of itself.

Let us get a context, here is the prayer of Abraham earlier in the chapter:
[2:130] ‘And, our Lord, raise up among them a Messenger from among themselves, who may recite to them Thy Signs and teach them the Book and Wisdom and may purify them; surely, Thou art the Mighty, the Wise.’
[2:131] And who will turn away from the religion of Abraham but he who is foolish of mind? Him did We choose in this world, and in the next he will surely be among the righteous.

Fulfilling of the prayer through the coming of Holy Prophet (saw):
[2:152] Even as We have sent to you a Messenger from among yourselves who recites Our Signs to you, and purifies you, and teaches you the Book and Wisdom, and teaches you that which you did not know.

In the same wordings the Quran states that Holy Prophet (saw) was the fulfillment of the prayer. Since the prayers was directed to Allah (swt) it states "Though are the Mighty, the Wise", in the response by Allah (swt), it states "and teaches you that which you did not know". This indicates the following two things:
1. that God being the Mighty (capable) granted even more than what Prophet Abraham (as) had prayed for.
2. that God being Wise (better knowing) gave the Holy Prophet (saw) teachings which were far advanced from the teachings of former Prophets. He granted such teachings that were not given to the people of the past. It can be further supported by numerous verses, the most well known being [5:4] ... This day have I perfected your religion for you and completed My favour upon you and have chosen for you Islam as religion...

From above I have proven that Quran cannot be swayed anyway one wishes. Which is why I state that you should ask those who have taught you these concepts to defend them. I have been defending my view far too long, while seeing no support for the opposing view.