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There are several Hadith that agree with the Quran in supporting the truthfulness of the Bible. Here are a few of those Hadith.
Ibn Abbas on the corruption of Scripture.
Ibn Abbas was Muhammad’s relative. He was one of a special group of Muslims known as the “Companions”. He is regarded as one of the great scholars in Islamic History.
A traditional statement (Hadith) of his is presented below. It is taken from Sahih Bukhari’s collection of Hadith, volume 9, as a footnote between 642, and 643. This note is a comment on the Quran 4:46 and 85:21, 22
“They corrupt the word” means “they alter or change its meaning.” Yet no one is able to change even a single word from any Book of God. The meaning is that they interpret the word wrongly. … and he continues to speak about how the Qur’an is preserved …]
This is the commentary of Abdullah Ibn Abbas, one of the Sahaba (companions) and Mohammed’s cousin. His opinions, because he is a Sahabi (companion) are held to be above the opinions and commentaries of all other Sheikhs who are not Sahaba. Since Ibn Abbas’ above reference to “They corrupt the word” quotes part of Sura 4:46, it is not only a commentary on Sura 85:22, but also on the meaning of the Quranic charge against the Jews of corrupting the scriptures. This strongly confirms the results of various investigations of the passages in the Qur’an that speak about the earlier scriptures and their textual integrity and continuing authority.
Bukhari 4.829
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:
The Jews came to Allah’s Apostle and told him that a man and a woman from amongst them had committed illegal sexual intercourse. Allah’s Apostle said to them, “What do you find in the Torah (old Testament) about the legal punishment of Ar-Rajm (stoning)?” They replied, (But) we announce their crime and lash them." Abdullah bin Salam said, “You are telling a lie; Torah contains the order of Rajm.” They brought and opened the Torah and one of them solaced his hand on the Verse of Rajm and read the verses preceding and following it. Abdullah bin Salam said to him, “Lift your hand.” When he lifted his hand, the Verse of Rajm was written there. They said, "Muhammad has told the truth; the Torah has the Verse of Rajm. The Prophet then gave the order that both of them should be stoned to death. ('Abdullah bin 'Umar said, “I saw the man leaning over the woman to shelter her from the stones.”
The above Hadith confirms that the Torah existed during Muhammad’s time and that he had confidence in it. There was no worry about corruption. Instead, Muhammad chose to use it as a credible source.
Bukhari 6.12
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The people of the Scripture (Jews) used to recite the Torah in Hebrew and they used to explain it in Arabic to the Muslims. On that Allah’s Apostle said, "Do not believe the people of the Scripture or disbelieve them, but say:-- “We believe in Allah and what is revealed to us.” (2.136)
Here again the Torah was being recited and taught in Arabic, and in public. When Muhammad addressed this, he did not say anything about corruption. He had doubts about whether or not the Jews were being honest in teaching the truth of what they were interpreting.
Ibn Abbas on the corruption of Scripture.
Ibn Abbas was Muhammad’s relative. He was one of a special group of Muslims known as the “Companions”. He is regarded as one of the great scholars in Islamic History.
A traditional statement (Hadith) of his is presented below. It is taken from Sahih Bukhari’s collection of Hadith, volume 9, as a footnote between 642, and 643. This note is a comment on the Quran 4:46 and 85:21, 22
“They corrupt the word” means “they alter or change its meaning.” Yet no one is able to change even a single word from any Book of God. The meaning is that they interpret the word wrongly. … and he continues to speak about how the Qur’an is preserved …]
This is the commentary of Abdullah Ibn Abbas, one of the Sahaba (companions) and Mohammed’s cousin. His opinions, because he is a Sahabi (companion) are held to be above the opinions and commentaries of all other Sheikhs who are not Sahaba. Since Ibn Abbas’ above reference to “They corrupt the word” quotes part of Sura 4:46, it is not only a commentary on Sura 85:22, but also on the meaning of the Quranic charge against the Jews of corrupting the scriptures. This strongly confirms the results of various investigations of the passages in the Qur’an that speak about the earlier scriptures and their textual integrity and continuing authority.
Bukhari 4.829
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:
The Jews came to Allah’s Apostle and told him that a man and a woman from amongst them had committed illegal sexual intercourse. Allah’s Apostle said to them, “What do you find in the Torah (old Testament) about the legal punishment of Ar-Rajm (stoning)?” They replied, (But) we announce their crime and lash them." Abdullah bin Salam said, “You are telling a lie; Torah contains the order of Rajm.” They brought and opened the Torah and one of them solaced his hand on the Verse of Rajm and read the verses preceding and following it. Abdullah bin Salam said to him, “Lift your hand.” When he lifted his hand, the Verse of Rajm was written there. They said, "Muhammad has told the truth; the Torah has the Verse of Rajm. The Prophet then gave the order that both of them should be stoned to death. ('Abdullah bin 'Umar said, “I saw the man leaning over the woman to shelter her from the stones.”
The above Hadith confirms that the Torah existed during Muhammad’s time and that he had confidence in it. There was no worry about corruption. Instead, Muhammad chose to use it as a credible source.
Bukhari 6.12
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The people of the Scripture (Jews) used to recite the Torah in Hebrew and they used to explain it in Arabic to the Muslims. On that Allah’s Apostle said, "Do not believe the people of the Scripture or disbelieve them, but say:-- “We believe in Allah and what is revealed to us.” (2.136)
Here again the Torah was being recited and taught in Arabic, and in public. When Muhammad addressed this, he did not say anything about corruption. He had doubts about whether or not the Jews were being honest in teaching the truth of what they were interpreting.