I have studied the Bible and have found some interesting descriptions of the Prophet in it, as the Quran suggests. These descriptions enhance my faith in God. However, I have been unable to reconcile my understanding of the Quran with the orthodox hadith methodologies used for acquiring 3lim e Din.
So, I am wondering would I be considered a Quranist if I believe in the Bible in addition to the Quran as scripture?
From my point of view:
The Quran describes Jews and Christians as People of the Book who study the Ayaat of Allah:
Qur'an 3:113-117 Surah Ale-'Imran (The Family of 'Imran)
Not all of them are alike: of the People of the book are a portion that stand (for the right); they rehearse the signs (Ayaat) of Allah all night long and then prostrate themselves in adoration.
I am guessing, these were the Jews and Christians who recognized Muhammad in the Bible:
Those to whom We have given the Book (Jews & Christians) recognize him as they recognize their sons; (as for) those who have lost their souls, they will not believe. (al-anʿām, 6: 20)
These people became:
Among the people of the Book there are some who have belief in Allah and in what has been sent down to you and what was sent down to them, and who are humble before Allah. They do not sell Allahs Signs for a paltry price. Such people will have their reward with their Lord. And Allah is swift at reckoning. (Al Quran, 3 Ale Imran, 199)
On the other hand I see no mention of people who discarded the Bible as incapable of guidance in the Quran. I do see verses describing tharif which could be just in meaning and opinions of people such as Paul who were nt prophets (that can easily be separated from the Gospels).
Thanks.
So, I am wondering would I be considered a Quranist if I believe in the Bible in addition to the Quran as scripture?
From my point of view:
The Quran describes Jews and Christians as People of the Book who study the Ayaat of Allah:
Qur'an 3:113-117 Surah Ale-'Imran (The Family of 'Imran)
Not all of them are alike: of the People of the book are a portion that stand (for the right); they rehearse the signs (Ayaat) of Allah all night long and then prostrate themselves in adoration.
I am guessing, these were the Jews and Christians who recognized Muhammad in the Bible:
Those to whom We have given the Book (Jews & Christians) recognize him as they recognize their sons; (as for) those who have lost their souls, they will not believe. (al-anʿām, 6: 20)
These people became:
Among the people of the Book there are some who have belief in Allah and in what has been sent down to you and what was sent down to them, and who are humble before Allah. They do not sell Allahs Signs for a paltry price. Such people will have their reward with their Lord. And Allah is swift at reckoning. (Al Quran, 3 Ale Imran, 199)
On the other hand I see no mention of people who discarded the Bible as incapable of guidance in the Quran. I do see verses describing tharif which could be just in meaning and opinions of people such as Paul who were nt prophets (that can easily be separated from the Gospels).
Thanks.