The word "Bible" comes from the Egyptian word for parchment, Byblos. The Greek word biblios means books or scrolls. Later, it was translated into Latin, Biblia, meaning "book."
When the Holy Scriptures took the name: Bible? In the fifth century, the name Bible began to be given to the entire collection of sacred books, the "Library of Divine Revelation."
Who adopted the name Bible?
The name Bible was adopted by Wickliffe, and came gradually into use in English language.
Also, bible is a book that is considered authoritative in its field e.g. the bible of French cooking.
========== The Quran is mentioned 69 times in the Quran. The word "Quran" comes from the verb "Qara-a" which means "Read". The "Quran" is the chosen name that is inspired and it is mentioned 69 times in the Quran. ==========
Example of the verses that mention "Quran":
The Quran contains the best of narratives.
Surah (Chapter) 12:3 In the sending down of this Quran, we will narrate to you (Prophet Mohammad) the best of narratives, of which you were previously unaware. ---------- The Quran is the guidance and gives the glad tidings to the believers
Surah (Chapter) 17:9 Verily this Quran guides to that which is most upright, and gives the glad tidings to the believers who work deeds of righteousness, that they shall have a magnificent reward; ---------- All mankind can not produce a book like the Quran! Surah (Chapter) 17:88 Say: "if the whole of mankind and jinn were to gather together to produce the like of this Quran, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other with help and support. ---------- Whosoever is guided is only guided for himself
Surah (Chapter) 27:92 And to recite the Quran; whosoever is guided is only guided for himself, and to whosoever goes astray, say: 'I am only a Warner. ' ---------- The Quran is easy to understand and remember
Surah (Chapter) 54:17 And we have indeed made the Quran easy to understand and remember: then is there any that will receive admonition? ---------- The Quran makes things clear; it is mighty, holy, grand, glorious and full of wisdom To appreciate that, one has to read it.
Surah (Chapter) 15:1 Alif Lam Ra. these are the verses of the book; of a Quran that makes things clear. Surah (Chapter) 15:87 We have given you the seven dual (verses, al Fatihah) and the mighty holy grand Quran. Surah (Chapter) 36:2 By the Quran, full of wisdom,- Surah (Chapter) 50:1 Qaaf, by the glorious Quran! Surah (Chapter) 56:77 It is indeed a glorious (an honored) Quran, Surah (Chapter) 85:21 Nay, but it is a glorious Quran. ---------- If you are hear the recited Quran, listen to it in order to have mercy!
Surah (Chapter) 7:204 When the Quran is read, listen to it with attention, and hold your peace: in order that Allah has mercy upon you. ---------- Otherwise, are their hearts locked up by them? Surah (Chapter) 47:24 Do they not then earnestly seek to understand the Quran, or are their hearts locked up by them? ========== It follows that the name "Bible" is a man-made and it is not inspired and it is not mentioned in the entire Bible. On the other hand, the name "Quran" is inspired and is mentioned 69 times in the Quran.
The Last verse in chapter (22) of the Old Testament is talking about the names of the concubine of Nahor (Abraham's brother) The Last verse in chapter (22) of the New Testament is talking about a day after which no one can ask the Lord Jesus. The Last verse in chapter (22) of the Noble Quran is talking about Allah has not laden a burden upon Muslims in their religion (Islam). It was Abraham who put the name "Muslims" and Muslims follow Abraham's Religion. The role of Muslims is to be witnesses against mankind by giving man the correct idea about Islam. Muslims have to pray, giving charity and fast; hence Allah is their Guardian. ======== Old Testament:
Chapter 22 in the Old Testament is Genesis (22); it is composed of 24 verses. The Last verse is that number 24 It says:
Genesis 22:24 (King James Version)
24) " And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she bare also Tebah, and Gaham, and Thahash, and Maachah."
The verse is talking about the names of the concubine of Nahor (Abraham's brother) ======== New Testament
Chapter 22 in the New Testament is Matthew (22); it is composed of 46 verses. The Last verse is that number 46 It says:
Matthew 22:46 (King James Version)
46) " And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions."
The verse is talking about a day after which no one can ask the Lord Jesus. ========
The Noble Quran:
Chapter 22 in the Noble Quran is AL-HAJJ (THE PILGRIMAGE); it is composed of 78 verses. The Last verse is that number 78 It says:
AL-HAJJ 22: 78
78) " And strive for Allah with the endeavour which is his right. He has chosen you and has not laden a burden upon you in your religion, being the creed of Abraham your father. He has named you Muslims before and in this so that the messenger (Muhammad) can be a witness for you, and in order that you be witnesses against mankind. Therefore, establish the prayer and pay the obligatory charity and hold fast to Allah. He is your guardian, the excellent guardian, the excellent helper!"
The verse is talking about Allah has not laden a burden upon Muslims in their religion (Islam). It was Abraham who put the name "Muslims" and Muslims follow Abraham's Religion. The role of Muslims is to be witnesses against mankind by giving man the correct idea about Islam. Muslims have to pray, giving charity and fast; hence Allah is their Guardian. ======== Back to the main issue of my series of articles; this is my question to you smart readers: "Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?"
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