If you ask any Muslim if Muhammad is in the Bible, they will most likely say yes. But when you ask them to show you where Muhammad is, they will pull a verse out of context, or they will say that the Bible is corrupt. But when they do bring up bible verses, and they say that it’s talking about Muhammad, you should be ready to know the context of the verse and the lies that the Muslims will use. So in this post, we are going into a deep dive on each verse that Muslims try and use to say that Muhammad is in the Bible, we will be debunking them and revealing the lies that Muslims use.
Quran Verse’s
Surah 7:157
“˹They are˺ the ones who follow the Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, whose description they find in their Torah and the Gospel. He commands them to do good and forbids them from evil, permits for them what is lawful and forbids to them what is impure, and relieves them from their burdens and the shackles that bound them. ˹Only˺ those who believe in him, honour and support him, and follow the light sent down to him will be successful.”
Tafsir: Kathir – Ibn Kathir
(Those who follow the Messenger, the Prophet who can neither read nor write whom they find written with them in the Tawrah and the Injil,) This is the description of the Prophet Muhammad in the Books of the Prophets.
Tafsir: Jalal – Al-Jalalayn
those who follow the Messenger, the uninstructed Prophet, Muhammad (s) whom they will find inscribed in their Torah and Gospel, in name and description, enjoining them to decency and forbidding them indecency, making lawful for them the good things,
Conclusion
Surah 7:157 is talking about Muhammad being foretold in the Bible. But when we read Surah 7:157, it says, “whose description they find in their Torah and the Gospel.” So when looking for Muhammad in the bible, we have to make sure that he’s in the Torah or the Gospels. If Muhammad happens to be in any other part of the Bible, then Allah lied to us, and Allah is the God of liars, and Muslims can’t have that.
I will still be covering verses that are not in the Torah or the Gospels, but I will not be giving too big of a look at them because they don’t follow the qualifications that the Quran has set. Anywho, let’s begin.
Looking For Muhammad In The Bible
The Torah-
Deuteronomy 18:15-18
‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. For this is what you asked of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the Lord our God nor see this great fire anymore, or we will die.” The Lord said to me: “What they say is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him. ‘
Many Muslims will use Deuteronomy chapter 18 to say Muhammad is in the Bible.
The Main Argument –
A Muslim by the channel name of Revert to Islam Sister Mellany makes a video by the name of “Moses vs The Coming Prophet😱What Deuteronomy 18:15 Really Means✝️.” And in this video, Mellany claims that Deuteronomy 18:15-18 is talking about Muhammad, and not Jesus. But we run into some issues with this argument.
- This verse is talking about Jesus – Acts 3:22 ‘For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you.’ Luke made it very clear who that verse was talking about. So, for someone over 2000 years later to say otherwise does not make any sense. She was trying to answer a question that had already been answered, and that’s why her argument fails.
Deuteronomy 33:2
‘He said: “The Lord came from Sinai and dawned over them from Seir; he shone forth from Mount Paran. He came with myriads of holy ones from the south, from his mountain slopes. ‘
The Main Argument –
Here’s a book by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir called Muhammad in the Bible. And in this book, the author uses Deuteronomy 33:2 to “prove” that Muhammad is in the Bible. The Author claims that it is a prophecy of Muhammad. But the author fails to mention verse 1, so let’s read this verse in context.
‘This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced on the Israelites before his death. He said: “The Lord came from Sinai and dawned over them from Seir; he shone forth from Mount Paran. He came with myriads of holy ones from the south, from his mountain slopes. ‘
As you can read, this is not a prophecy; this is a blessing.
Not the Torah or Gospels –
Psalm 45:3-8
‘Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds. Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet. Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad. ‘
The Main Argument –
A Post by Jesus-Is-Muslim.Net on Psalm 45 Points to Prophet Muhammad. The Author claims that Muhammad is in Psalms 45:3-8, correlating some of the verses with Muhammad. But we have some issues with this:
- That’s not what the Surah said: Surah 7:157 said that he was in the Torah and the Gospels, but the Psalms is not in either of them.
- How Is this Muhammad?: There is no way in heck you can say that this is talking about Muhammad without a preconceived conclusion. He is taking the chapter out of context to fit his narrative.
Songs of Songs 5:16
His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.’
Many Muslims say that Muhammad is in Song of Songs, but they would be highly mistaken. Let’s look at some quotes from muslims and debunk them.
The Main Argument –
The Hebrew word for “Lovely” in Song of Songs 5:16 is ma·ḥă·mad·dîm, which is close to the word Muhammad. Therefore, this verse is talking about Muhammad.
There are some things wrong with this argument –
- Muhammad does not fit there: Let’s reread the verse with Lovely replaced with Muhammad. “His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether Muhammad. This is my beloved, this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.” Sure, by itself, it reads somewhat alright. But in the context of Song of Songs being a love poem, and it is between two lovers around the 10th century BC, that completely throws out any chance of a 6th-century Muhammad being in Song of Songs.
- It does not work that way: You can’t just put a word in a different language on top of another and say it works.
- That’s not what the Surah said: Surah 7:157 said that he was in the Torah and the Gospels, but the Song of Songs is not in either of them.
If you would like a deeper understanding of this argument, then please check out my post on it –
Is Muhammad In Songs of Songs 5:16 Of The Bible?
Isaiah 21:13-17
‘A prophecy against Arabia: You caravans of Dedanites, who camp in the thickets of Arabia, bring water for the thirsty; you who live in Tema, bring food for the fugitives. They flee from the sword, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow and from the heat of battle. This is what the Lord says to me: “Within one year, as a servant bound by contract would count it, all the splendor of Kedar will come to an end. The survivors of the archers, the warriors of Kedar, will be few.” The Lord , the God of Israel, has spoken.’
The Main Argument –
A post by Jesus-is-Muslim.net on A burden upon Arabia. The author claims that this is a prophecy about Muhammad migrating from Mecca to Medina. But there are two BIG issues with the claim.
- That’s not what the Surah said: Surah 7:157 said that he was in the Torah and the Gospels, but Isaiah is not in either of them.
- Muhammad was not born in the 6th century BC: If you read the verse, the Prophecy set a time of one year to finish. But the book of Isaiah was written around the 6th century BC, while Muhammad was born in the 6th century AC. So Muhammad very much could not been alive to finish the prophecy.
Isaiah 29:12
‘Or if you give the scroll to someone who cannot read, and say, “Read this, please,” they will answer, “I don’t know how to read.” ‘
The Main Argument –
A post by Abu Rahma on Isaiah 29: The unlettered Prophet. Abu makes a parallel between this verse and the beginning of the story of Muhammad. But we have a few issues with this.
- That’s not what the Surah said: Surah 7:157 said that he was in the Torah and the Gospels, but Isaiah is not in either of them.
- Sure! This can be talking about Muhammad!: Let’s read the verse in context – Isaiah 29:12-13 ‘Or if you give the scroll to someone who cannot read, and say, “Read this, please,” they will answer, “I don’t know how to read.” The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught.’ – These verses are talking about non-believers. So If muslims want to say this verse is talking about Muhammad, they would be saying that he is not a true follower of God.
Isaiah 42:1
‘“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations. ‘
The Main Argument –
A post by jesus-is-muslim.net on Isaiah 42 Foretells Prophet Muhammad. Let me quote from the author, “The first thing the prophecy tells about is that the one being foretold is a servant of God. This can’t be applied to Jesus (Peace be upon him) according to the Christian view since Christians say that Jesus is God.” That pretty much sums up his argument. But there are 2 issues with this.
- That’s not what the Surah said: Surah 7:157 said that he was in the Torah and the Gospels, but Isaiah is not in either of them.
- This is Talking about Jesus! : let’s read Matthew 12:17-18 ‘This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. ‘ Matthew makes it very clear that this is a prohecy about Jesus.
Isaiah 42:9-12
‘See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.” Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them. Let the wilderness and its towns raise their voices; let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them shout from the mountaintops. Let them give glory to the Lord and proclaim his praise in the islands. ‘
The Main Argument –
A book by Anthony Matthew Jacob on- Is Prophet Muhammed (s.a.w.a.) In the Bible? In Chapter 4 of his book, he talks about Muhammad being in Isaiah Chapter 42, verses 9-12. Anthoney combins Chapers from Genesis and Ezekiel to come to the conclusion that verse 9 is talking about the Quran and Muhammad. As a side note, I find it somewhat humorous that Anthoney has to do all of the mental gymnastics to fit Muhammad in the Bible just to be defeated by one argument-
- That’s not what the Surah said: Surah 7:157 said that he was in the Torah and the Gospels, but Isaiah is not in either of them.
Habakkuk 3:3-7
‘God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount Paran. His glory covered the heavens and his praise filled the earth. His splendor was like the sunrise; rays flashed from his hand, where his power was hidden. Plague went before him; pestilence followed his steps. He stood, and shook the earth; he looked, and made the nations tremble. The ancient mountains crumbled and the age-old hills collapsed— but he marches on forever. I saw the tents of Cushan in distress, the dwellings of Midian in anguish. ‘
The Main Argument –
A book by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir on Muhammad in the Bible. In Khalil’s book, he says “the Priased one,” in Habakkuk 3:3-7, is talking about Muhammad… BUT! There are many issues with this claim.
- WHAT!?!?!?: Nowhere in the verse does it say “the Priased one.” I have no idea where he is getting that from.
- This is not talking about Muhammad: This verse is talking about God or Yahweh. So if he wants to say this is talking about Muhammad, he would have to say Muhammad is his God.
- That’s not what the Surah said: Surah 7:157 said that he was in the Torah and the Gospels, but Habakkuk is not in either of them.
Haggai 2:7
‘I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘
The Main Argument –
A post by abrahamic-theology.com on the linguistic link between haggai 27 and muhammads night journey an islamic perspective. The author claims that the word “desired” in Haggai 2:7 is talking about Muhammad. Which has some issues
- That does not make any sense: Okay, let’s say he is right for a minute. Let’s replace the word “desired” with “Muhammad.” ‘I will shake all nations, and what is Muhammad by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the Lord Almighty.’ Now that does not make any sense.
- That’s not what the Surah said: Surah 7:157 said that he was in the Torah and the Gospels, but Haggai is not in either of them.
The Gospels-
Matthew 21:42-44
‘Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “ ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’ ? “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. Anyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.” ‘
The Main Argument –
A post by Professor Shahul Hameed on Was Muhammad Mentioned in the Bible? The author claims that Matthew 21:42-44 is not referring to Jesus, but to Muhammad, which is incorrect.
- Read the context: Read Matthew 21:33-40. If you understand the Bible in anyway you would know that this is clearly talking about Jesus. The landowner is the Father, and his Son is Jesus.
John 14:16
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever”
The Main Argument –
A post by WhyIslam? on Mohammed in the Bible: Jesus’ Prophecy. The author claims that the “Paraclete” (aka advocate) is talking about Muhammad. Which is wrong?
- This is talking about the Holy Spirit: Read John 14:16-17. As verse 17 says, “the Spirit of truth.” Muhammad is not Spirit. And again, ” But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” How would Muhammad be in anyone?
End Thoughts-
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