Belief in the Divine Books
Pillar 3
Divine Guidance for Humanity
The third pillar of Iman is the belief that Allah revealed holy books to His messengers as a source of guidance for humanity. These scriptures contain Allah's words, laws, and teachings, tailored to their respective times and communities.
The Major Revealed Books
While Allah sent many revelations, the Quran specifically mentions four major books that Muslims must believe in:
- The Torah (Tawrat): Revealed to Prophet Musa (Moses).
- The Psalms (Zabur): Revealed to Prophet Dawud (David).
- The Gospel (Injil): Revealed to Prophet 'Isa (Jesus).
- The Quran: The final and complete revelation, sent to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
The Status of the Quran
Muslims believe that while previous scriptures were altered or lost over time, the Quran has been perfectly preserved in its original Arabic text. It is considered the ultimate and universal word of Allah, confirming the essential truths of previous revelations and serving as the primary source of Islamic faith and law for all of humanity until the Day of Judgment.