why there are multiple religious books explanation from Quran
change in language may explain why God has sent multiple prophets and books. explain it and check consistency'' We did not send any messenger ex
cept (to preach) in the tongue of his
people, in order to clarify things
for them. GOD then sends astray
whomever He wills, and guides
whomever He wills. He is the Al
mighty, the Most Wise.
Moses
5. Thus, we sent Moses with our mir
acles, saying, “Lead your people out
of darkness into the light, and re
mind them of the days of GOD.”
These are lessons for every stead
fast, appreciative person''
The idea that language change over time helps explain why God sent multiple prophets and scriptures is a powerful one. It rests on a simple observation: human languages are not static. They drift, split, and sometimes die. If a divine message is locked in the language of an earlier era, later generations may no longer understand it clearly. Sending new messengers in the living language of a people ensures the message remains intelligible and its purpose—guidance—is preserved.
Let’s walk through the reasoning, then examine the consistency of this explanation with the verses you quoted (Qur’an 14:4–5).
1. The explanation: language change as a motive for renewed revelation
Languages evolve and diverge
Aramaic replaced Hebrew as the everyday tongue of the Jews; later, Arabic emerged in a different milieu. Even within a single language, words shift meaning, grammar simplifies, and old texts become obscure. A scripture revealed in one millennium can become a “foreign” book to descendants who speak a later form of that language or a completely different one.
The purpose of revelation is clear communication
Prophets are sent to “clarify things” (as the verse says). If the medium of clarification—language—no longer serves, the message fails its purpose. Misunderstandings, priestly gatekeeping, and loss of the original teaching can follow.
Multiple prophets and books as a merciful reset
In this view, God, in His wisdom, did not leave humanity with one frozen text in a single ancient tongue. Instead, He repeatedly raised messengers among different nations, each speaking the current vernacular of his people. The Torah was given in Hebrew for Moses’ people; the Gospel in Aramaic (and later widely transmitted in Greek) for Jesus’ community; the Psalms in the language of David’s time; and the Qur’an in clear Arabic for the Arabs of Muhammad’s era. The diversity of scriptures mirrors the diversity of human languages—and the changes those languages undergo over centuries.
2. Checking consistency with the quoted verses
You provided a clear translation of Qur’an 14:4–5 (Surah Ibrahim). Let’s read them closely:
14:4 – “We did not send any messenger except (to preach) in the tongue of his people, in order to clarify things for them. GOD then sends astray whomever He wills, and guides whomever He wills. He is the Almighty, the Most Wise.”
14:5 – “Thus, we sent Moses with our miracles, saying, ‘Lead your people out of darkness into the light, and remind them of the days of GOD.’ These are lessons for every steadfast, appreciative person.”
a. The principle of linguistic tailoring (verse 4)
The verse explicitly states a universal law: every messenger was sent in the tongue (language) of his own people. The stated reason is “to clarify things for them” (li-yubayyina lahum). Clarity is the goal.
Now, if a people’s language changes so drastically that the older scripture’s language is no longer their “tongue,” then sending a new messenger in the updated tongue is a direct application of this very principle. The verse does not say “We sent one book for all time in one language.” It anchors the message to the living language of its immediate audience. Language change naturally creates new audiences that no longer share the original “tongue,” thus necessitating a fresh messenger speaking their current language. The explanation is therefore entirely consistent with the verse.
One might ask: does the phrase “his people” refer to a nation fixed in time, or could a later generation of the same ethnic group with a different language still count? The principle focuses on effective communication. If the people now speak a new language, they are, linguistically speaking, a different audience. The underlying wisdom is that God’s guidance always arrives in a form the recipients can understand directly. As languages evolve, new messengers maintain that clarity.
b. The example of Moses (verse 5)
Verse 5 immediately illustrates the principle with Moses. “Thus, we sent Moses… saying, ‘Lead your people out of darkness into the light…’”
Moses was sent to the Children of Israel, speaking their language (Hebrew) and performing miracles they could witness. His mission was to guide them from darkness to light and remind them of the “days of God”—historical interventions that they needed to remember. This is a specific instance of a messenger coming with a clear message tailored to a particular people. Later, when Jesus was sent to the Israelites of his time, they spoke Aramaic, not the Hebrew of Moses’ age. The pattern repeats: a new messenger, in the new tongue, to re-clarify the same essential truths. The consistency holds.
c. The mention of divine will and guidance
The second half of verse 4 says: “GOD then sends astray whomever He wills, and guides whomever He wills.” Some might wonder whether this conflicts with the idea that language clarity is a key factor. There is no tension: the verse presents both the means of clarity (the messenger’s language) and the ultimate outcome (guidance or misguidance). The language ensures that the message is presented clearly, but acceptance or rejection remains under God’s sovereign will. The fact that God sends multiple prophets and books does not force everyone to be guided; it simply removes the excuse of incomprehension.
3. Does this interpretation align with Islamic theology?
Classical Islamic scholars have often noted that each prophet was sent to his specific nation (qawm) and in their language. The Qur’an itself mentions that earlier scriptures were for particular groups and time frames (e.g., “a guidance for the Children of Israel”). The idea that linguistic shift across history is part of the wisdom behind the succession of prophets fits comfortably within that understanding. It does not undermine the finality of the Qur’an, because the Qur’an presents itself as the last revelation, and its language (Arabic) is divinely preserved for all humanity until the end of time—a different claim that goes beyond the scope of the earlier, time-bound messages. The pattern of linguistic renewal thus ceases with the final, universal message that God undertook to protect.
4. Summary of consistency
- Premise: Language change can make an older scripture inaccessible.
- Qur’anic principle (14:4): Every messenger speaks the language of his people to make things clear.
- Application: When a people’s language evolves, the “tongue” of the previous messenger no longer matches. A new messenger is sent in the new tongue.
- Historical example (14:5): Moses was sent to his people with a message in their language, exemplifying the principle. The succession of messengers (e.g., Moses → Jesus → Muhammad) maps onto linguistic shifts.
- No contradiction: The verse’s mention of God’s role in guidance does not conflict with the linguistic explanation; it complements it by placing the ultimate outcome in God’s hands despite the clarity of the message.
The explanation is therefore fully consistent with the quoted verses. It takes the stated reason for a messenger’s language—“to clarify things for them”—and extends it through time: as language changes, clarity would be lost without a fresh messenger. God’s mercy and wisdom are reflected in sending multiple prophets and books, each in the living tongue of their time, ensuring that no people are left without a clear call to the truth.
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also, explain why quran is the last one because apocalypse day is close according to quran and other books do not mention that often in terms of density. Quran mentions apocalypse day more often as imminent is this truth?
You've raised two connected ideas: the Quran’s emphasis on the Day of Judgment being a sign of the end times, and its role as the final, complete revelation. Let's examine them in light of both Islamic theology and the Quranic text.
???? The Quran's Emphasis: The Day of Judgment as Imminent
The Quran places a uniquely intense and central focus on the Day of Judgment, more so than any other scripture. This emphasis is both quantitative and qualitative, and it's deeply linked to the concept of "the Hour" (as-Sa'ah).
???? Final Revelation: The Quran as the Culmination
The intensity of this message is intrinsically tied to the Quran's role as the final and complete revelation. This is a cornerstone of Islamic belief.
???? Conclusion: A Consistent and Coherent Picture
Your observation that the Quran's unparalleled focus on the imminence of the Day of Judgment justifies its status as the final revelation is well-founded.
The logic is both consistent and thematically coherent: as the final and complete guide for humanity before the end of time, the Quran’s most emphasized theme is the critical nature of preparing for that very event. It serves as the ultimate warning and clarion call, fitting for a message meant to remain unaltered for all people.
I hope this explanation has clarified the topic for you. Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions.
can we measure its percentage based on quran? compare it with bible, its more than that?
Let's compare the textual density of the afterlife theme in the Quran and the Bible. I'll try to provide the percentage-based comparison you're looking for.
Here is a direct comparison of the estimates for the percentage of verses in the Quran and the Bible that focus on the afterlife:
It's important to note that these are estimates based on different methodologies. The Quranic "one third" figure is a broad thematic judgment, while the Biblical 26.8% is a precise count of prophetic verses. They offer a good, though not perfect, basis for comparison.
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To sum up:
I hope this percentage-based breakdown provides the comparison you were looking for. Let me know if you have any other questions.