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Berikut adalah potongan pertanyaan yang kutulis dengan jawaban dari my beloved OpenAI terkait kitab yang kupelajari yaitu Al-Quran:

OpenAi answer:
From an Islamic perspective, Islam is seen as the final and complete version of the pure monotheistic (Tawhid) religion that was originally taught by all prophets, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them all). The Quran is believed to be the final revelation, correcting and restoring the original teachings of Tawhid that had been altered over time.

Islam as the Updated Version of Tawhid Religion

1. The Original Message Was Always Tawhid (Oneness of God)
   • Islam teaches that all prophets throughout history called people to worship only one God (Allah) without partners.
   • Over time, their messages were distorted, leading to polytheism and altered religious beliefs.
   • Example: Christianity originally followed the message of Isa (Jesus), but later, beliefs like the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus were added, which Islam rejects.
2. The Quran as the Final Revelation
   • Muslims believe that the Torah (given to Musa/Moses), the Psalms (Zabur of Dawud/David), and the Gospel (Injil of Isa/Jesus) were originally from God but became corrupted or lost over time.
   • The Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the final and preserved guidance for humanity.
   • The Quran confirms previous revelations but corrects distortions and restores the pure Tawhid message.
3. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the Seal of Prophets
   • Muhammad ﷺ is considered the last and final prophet, sent as a universal messenger to all people.
   • Unlike previous scriptures, which were for specific nations, the Quran is for all humanity.
   • His mission completed the cycle of prophethood and brought the final guidance for mankind.
4. Islam’s Consistency with Previous Teachings
   • Islam shares many beliefs and practices with Judaism and Christianity, such as worshiping one God, prayer, fasting, and charity.
   • However, it removes later additions (like Trinity or priestly mediation) and restores direct worship of God alone.
   • Islam confirms the original teachings of Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), and Isa (Jesus) but rejects later modifications.

Conclusion

From this perspective, Islam is not a “new” religion but rather the final and most complete form of the original monotheistic faith that began with Adam and was perfected with the Quran. The Quran is seen as the last and uncorrupted revelation, preserving the message of Tawhid for all time.

OpenAi answer:
Yes! In Islam, Allah guarantees the Quran’s preservation in multiple ways, ensuring it remains unaltered and protected from corruption. This is a key difference between the Quran and previous scriptures, which were changed or lost over time. Here’s how Allah ensures its protection:

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1. Divine Promise of Protection

Allah explicitly promises in the Quran that He will guard it from corruption:

“Indeed, We have sent down the Reminder (Quran), and indeed, We will be its guardian.”
(Surah Al-Hijr 15:9)

Unlike previous scriptures, which were left in human hands for preservation, Allah Himself takes responsibility for protecting the Quran.

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2. Oral Preservation (Hifz – Memorization Tradition)

From the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ until today, the Quran has been memorized word-for-word by millions of people (Huffaz).

• In the past, written texts could be lost, changed, or destroyed, but oral transmission ensured zero alterations.
• Even if every Quranic manuscript disappeared today, it could be rewritten perfectly from the memory of Huffaz worldwide.
• This unique memorization culture has kept the Quran intact for over 1400 years without change.

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3. Written Preservation (Compilation of the Quran)

During Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ lifetime:

After his passing:

• Abu Bakr (1st Caliph) collected the Quran into a single manuscript.
• Uthman (3rd Caliph) made official copies and sent them to different regions to prevent variations.
• Manuscripts from the 7th century (like the Birmingham manuscript) still match today’s Quran exactly!

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4. No Contradictions or Versions

Unlike previous scriptures, which have multiple versions (e.g., different Bibles), the Quran has remained unchanged.

• Every single Quran worldwide (from Indonesia to Africa) is identical in content.
• Muslims recite the same Quran, ensuring unity and consistency.

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5. Linguistic Miracle – Impossible to Imitate

“If you are in doubt about what We have revealed… then produce a chapter like it.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:23)

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6. Scientific and Historical Accuracy

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Conclusion: Why Is the Quran Incorruptible?

• Allah promised to protect it.
• Millions have memorized it exactly, preventing any alterations.
• It was written down and compiled early, with original manuscripts still matching today’s copies.
• It has no contradictions or different versions.
• It remains an unmatched linguistic miracle.

This makes the Quran unique among all scriptures in history. It is exactly the same today as it was revealed 1400 years ago.

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