Names of Mohammad and ‘Ali (SBUT) in the Bible

Part 1

Previously in this site: kindfather.com, in articles such as “Mohammad, the Promise of Torah”, “Mohammad, the Promise of Enjil (Gospel)”, “What the Bible says about Muhammad”, AhlulBayt (Salaam Be Upon Them, SBUT), the Promise of Enjil (Gospel)”, Ghadir, from creation to eternity”, “Wilayat of Mohammad and AhlulBayt (SBUT), from creation to eternity”, “Ghadir, heart of Qur’an”, “Imam Mahdi’s (PBUH) Birth, Ascension and Rise, and the Revelation of John”, “Two Messiahs”, “Glad Tidings regarding the AhlulBayt in the True Enjil of 'Eesa (True Gospel of Jesus)”, “The Najran Pact, Mobaahelah (Mubahilah)” and … some glad tidings to Hadrat Mohammad and his AhlulBayt (SBUT) from the current bible and other jewish and christian documents have been presented.

In this writing we, Allah-Willing, are going to look at some more specific mentions of the names of Hadrats Mohammad and ‘Ali (SBUT) in the bible.

Let us start with the most beloved creation of Allah (SWT), Hadrat Mohammad (SAWA):

Firstly let us remember that in the article “Mohammad, the Promise of Enjil (Gospel)” we specifically looked at the name “Faraqlit”, or as it is even present in English vocabulary: “Paraclete”. Regardless of 1) whether this name is originally Aramaic, Hebrew, Greek, Syriac or …, and 2) regardless of the meaning of this word, the main point is the undeniable fact that- as somewhat analyzed in the mentioned article- this Promised Person in bible is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, Hadrat Mohammad (SBUH&HA).

It is noteworthy to mention that the Ahaadith of the Infallible Ones (SBUT) indicate that Hadrat Mohammad (SAWA) has been referred to by many different names and attributes within Qur’an and previous scriptures. Some of these indicated names are: Mohammad, Ahmad, Ab al-Qaasem, Aheed, Maahee, Haasher, YaaSyn, TaaHaa, Noon, Khaatem, ‘Aaqeb, Mooqef, Bashir, Nadhir, Daa’ee, Faateh, Kaafi, Faraqlit, Haad, Fattaah, Qaa’ed, Abd al-Allah, mozzammel, Moddathther, Dhekr, Haa Meem, Najm, Shams, Tean and … . (From ‘Elal al-Sharaaye’ pp. 127, 128; Khesaal pp. 392, 425, 426; Ma’aani al-Akhbaar pp. 51, 52; Amaali Shaikh Sadooq pp. 67, 158, 159; Tafsir Qomi vol. 1 p. 393, vol. 2 pp. 424, 429; Basaa’er al-Darajaat p. 512; Ketaab Solaym ibn Qays pp. 115-117; …)

The Prophet Muhammad (SBUH&HA) himself has said:

… In the language of each Prophet, Allah has given the glad tidings about me, and in Tawrah (Torah) and Enjil (Gospel), He has frequently mentioned me; Allah has taught me His Words, and ascended me to Heavens; Allah has derived my names from His Names …

(‘Elal al-Sharaaye’ p. 128; Khesaal p. 425; Ma’aani al-Akhbaar p. 51; …)

In regard to the names of Hadrat Mohammad and the AhlulBayt (SBUT) within the previous scriptures two major points must be kept in mind: 1) from the Ahadith and the historic and … evidence it seems that within the previous scriptures or what is being presented as scriptures, in some cases the names and attributes have been mentioned exactly as such and in other cases different translations or transliterations or descriptions or … of the names in the languages, tongues  and traditions of the people the scriptures were sent to, have been mentioned; and 2) due to omissions, distortions, additions  and … within the copies of what is being presented as previous scriptures, not only all the names as mentioned in Ahadith can not be found in that which is called bible today, but also altered versions may some times be found.

Regarding the second point, the Majestic Qur’an clearly verifies that sadly different types  of distortions have occurred in the available copies of previous scriptures, their translations and interpretations …; here we present a few sample verses in this regard:

Qur’an 2:42 [O bani-Israel!] And do not cover and mix up the truth with the falsehood, nor hide the truth while you know (knowingly).

Qur’an 2:79 Woe, then, to those who write the book with their hands and then say: This is from Allah, so that they may take for it a small price; therefore woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they earn.

Qur’an 2:89 … But when there came to them (the Prophet Mohammad SAWA) whom they recognized, they disbelieved in him; so Allah's curse is on the unbelievers.

Qur’an 2:146 Those whom We have given the Book recognize him (the Prophet Muhammad SAWA) as they recognize their sons, and a party of them most surely conceals the truth, while they know.

Qur’an 3:71 O followers of the Book! Why do you cover and confound the truth with the falsehood and hide the truth while you know?

Qur’an 4:46 Of those who are Jews (there are those who) alter words from their places and say: We have heard and we disobey … but Allah has cursed them on account of their unbelief, so they do not believe, but a little.

Qur’an 4:157 And their saying: Surely we have killed the Maseeh, ‘Isa son of Maryam, the messenger of Allah; and they did not kill him nor did they crucify  him, but it appeared to them so and most surely those who differ therein are only in a doubt about it; they have no knowledge respecting it, but only follow a conjecture; and they killed him not for sure.

Qur’an 5:13 But on account of their breaking their covenant We cursed them and made their hearts hard; they altered the words from their places and they neglected a portion of what they were reminded of …

Qur’an 6:20, 21 Those whom We have given the Book recognize him as they recognize their sons; (as for) those who have lost their souls, they will not believe. And who is more unjust than he who forges a lie against Allah or (he who) gives the lie to His Aayaat (signs, communications …); surely the unjust will not be successful.

Qur’an 7:157 Those who follow the Messenger-Prophet, the Ummi*, whom they find written down with them in the Taurat and the Injeel (who) enjoins them good and forbids them evil, and makes lawful to them the good things and makes unlawful to them impure things, and removes from them their burden and the shackles which were upon them; so (as for) those who believe in him and honor him and help him, and follow the light which has been sent down with him; these, they are the successful.

*We cordially invite our friends to read both parts of the article “Ummi Prophet, illiterate or not!”

In spite of all this, we have to also keep in mind that rays of the Light of the Truth still shine brightly in the same writings; the Majestic Qur’an teaches us that the Light of the Truth can never be put out; covered temporarily yes, but never put out:

 Qur’an 9:32 They have desired to put out the Light of Allah with their mouths, and Allah will not consent save to perfect His Light, though the unbelievers are averse.

Qur’an 2:42 And do not mix and cover up the Truth with the falsehood, nor conceal the Truth while you know (it).

Another vital point to keep in mind is that according to Hadrat Mohammad (SAWA) while the Qur’an was revealed as direct Revelation of separate verses and Surahs to Hadrat (SAWA) in various times and places- and this is one reason Qur’an is also called Forqaan-, The original Zaboor (Psalms …), Torah and Enjil (Gospel …) were bestowed upon the Prophets (SBUT) as Tablets and Plates. (Bihar al-Anwaar, vol. 9, p. 337; …)

Thus we need to firstly pay attention that the original Torah and Injil … were written Tablets and Plates bestowed upon Hadrats Moosa and ‘Eesa … (SBUT); and secondly from those Tablets and Plates there were copies written down; and thirdly, there were additional written documents from the pure teachings of the Prophets (SBUT). In the Hadith narrated in the article: “Glad Tidings regarding the AhlulBayt in the True Enjil of 'Eesa (True Gospel of Jesus)” the descendant of the Allah-Chosen Successor of the Prophet Jesus (SBUT) verified that: “… Those Books which ‘Eesa son of Maryam had dictated and were in our forefather’s handwriting, are all in my possession …” None of these original documents, i.e. the Tablets or their written copies or the books dictated by the Prophets themselves are currently available for view of all. Rather for instance, there exist hundreds of books called gospel, written by different people in different times and languages. While beyond a shadow of a doubt, the exact verses of Qur’an revealed to the Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) in its original language, i.e. Arabic, are available.

These are some obvious reasons Qur’an is superior and incomparable to other scriptures, i.e. superior and incomparable to the original undistorted versions of previous scriptures, let alone to the current distorted bible!!!

Please also see the article: “How has Qur’an been protected from distortions?!” in this site: kindfather.com

To be continued …