Some Muslims I know read the Bible and try to find guidance in it. Is such behavior permissible? Please explain?
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Some Muslims I know read the Bible and try to find guidance in it. Is such behavior permissible? Please explain?
Answer
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied to a similar question by some of his Sahaaba (Radhiallaahu Anhum), 'Do you doubt (in your religion) just as the Christians and Jews doubted in their religion (during the time of their Prophets).'
He further mentioned, 'Even if Musa (Alayhis salaam) was alive today, he would have followed me.' If Musa (Alayhis salaam) would not seek guidance from the Tawraat (old testament) and Eesa (Alayhis salaam) will follow the Qur'aan upon his arrival on earth, how then can one we follow the scriptures of Musa and Eesa (Alayhis salaam). They themselves regard the Qur'aan and Ahaadith as their superguide despite being the direct recipients of revelation of the Tawraat and Injeel. It is not permissible for Muslims to seek any guidance from non-Muslim sources. The Qur'aan and Ahaadith is their only and best source of guidance.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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