5:47-48

5:47-48

5:47

Let the people of the Gospel judge by what Allah hath revealed therein. If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than) those who rebel

5:48

To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety: so judge between them by what Allah hath revealed, and follow not their vain desires, diverging from the Truth that hath come to thee. To each among you have we prescribed a law and an open way. If Allah had so willed, He would have made you a single people, but (His plan is) to test you in what He hath given you: so strive as in a race in all virtues. The goal of you all is to Allah; it is He that will show you the truth of the matters in which ye dispute.

In Islamic theology, the Qurʾān is described as muhaimin over earlier scriptures, meaning that it functions as a guardian, overseer, or criterion regarding previous revelations. This concept indicates that the Qurʾān serves as a reference point for distinguishing between what is considered authentic guidance and what may have been altered or misunderstood in earlier texts. In this role, the Qurʾān is viewed as the final authority in matters of religious truth and interpretation.

The term al-Ḥaqq is also used in the Qurʾān to denote absolute truth. The definite article al- preceding the noun ḥaqq conveys a sense of completeness and intensification, emphasizing the idea of perfect and ultimate truth. In this understanding, the Qurʾān represents definitive divine guidance, in contrast to earlier texts which, according to some interpretations, may contain both elements of truth and aspects that have been subject to human interpretation or alteration.

References:

NOORUDDÎN ,ALLÂMAH. (2015). Exegesis of The Holy Qur’ân Commentary and Reflections.