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Allah has revealed His Books to various Prophets for the guidance of their nations.
- The big Books are called KITAAB whilst the small ones are called SAHIFA.
- The four main Books that were revealed are the: 1. TOURAAT.
2. ZABOOR
3. INJEEL
4. HOLY QURAAN - The TOURAAT (OLD TESTAMENT) was given to Hazrat MOOSA (Alayhis-Salaam).
- The ZABOOR (PSLAMS) were given to Hazrat DAWOOD (Alayhis-Salaam)
- The INJEEL (NEW TESTAMENT) was given to Hazrat ESAA (Alayhis -Salaam).
- The HOLY QURAAN, the final Book of Allah was revealed to Hazrat MUHAMMAD MUSTAFA (Sallallaahu Alaihi-Wa-Sallam).
- Besides these, there were many smaller Kitaabs revealed, e.g. 10 Sahifas were revealed to Hazrat AADAM(Alayhes-Sallam). o 50 Sahifas were revealed to Hazrat SHEES (Alayhis-Salaam) o 30 Sahifas were revealed to Hazrat IDRIS (Alayhis-Salaam). o Between 10 and 30 Sahifas were revealed to Hazrat EBRAHIM (Alayhis- Salaam) (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon all of them).
- All the other Books besides the HOLY QURAAN were revealed at once.
- The HOLY QURAAN was revealed over a period of 23 years.
- All the other Books are no more in their original form. Changes, alterations and additions have been made to them.
- The HOLY QURAAN has been memorized by thousands from the beginning of ISLAM right to the present day.
- Allah has promised to safeguard the text of the HOLY QURAAN, which is miraculous.
- The HOLY QURAAN is the final book of Allah. It is still pure, clear and free from any change or alteration.