About this Video

• Video Title: Is the Gospel corrupt? Responding to David Wood & Co - Adnan Rashid
• Channel: Adnan Rashid
• Speakers: Adnan Rashid
• Duration: 00:07:23

Introduction

This video addresses claims by David Wood and others regarding the corruption of the Gospel. Adnan Rashid refutes these claims, arguing that the Quran does not state the Gospel is corrupt but rather refers to the original Gospel of Jesus Christ, remnants of which exist in the New Testament. He contends that Wood and his associates are dishonest in their presentation of this topic to the Christian community.

Key Takeaways

• The Quran does not claim the Gospel is corrupt; instead, it distinguishes between the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the New Testament.
• The Quran refers to the original Gospel of Jesus Christ, fragments of which are believed by Muslims to be preserved in the New Testament's four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).
• Specific examples are cited where verses from the Quran align with passages in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, supporting the claim of preserved remnants.
• Rashid accuses David Wood and others of being disingenuous and dishonest in their portrayal of the Quran's view of the Gospel to the Christian community.
• Rashid highlights that Muslim scholarship, both modern and classical, supports the perspective presented in the video.

The video centers on Adnan Rashid's refutation of claims by David Wood and others that the Gospel is corrupt. Rashid argues that the Quran doesn't say the Gospel is corrupt, but rather distinguishes between the Gospel of Jesus Christ (the original message revealed to Jesus) and the New Testament (later writings). He doesn't directly address specific points made by Wood, but rather counters the overall assertion of corruption with the following:

1. The Quran's statement on the Gospel: Rashid emphasizes that the Quran doesn't explicitly state the Gospel is corrupt. The Quran's critique, he argues, is directed toward later additions and interpretations, not the original Gospel message. This is the central point of his refutation.

2. Remnants of the original Gospel: Rashid claims that the original Gospel of Jesus Christ survives in part within the New Testament's four Gospels. He uses specific examples (Mark 12:29 and Matthew 15:24) to show passages in the New Testament that align with Quranic verses, suggesting these portions preserve aspects of the original Gospel. This directly counters the idea of complete Gospel corruption.

3. The Authenticity of the New Testament: While acknowledging not all of the New Testament is authentic, Rashid argues that some parts represent remnants of the original Gospel. This nuanced position allows him to accept parts of the New Testament as reliable while rejecting the claim of complete corruption.

4. Accusations of Dishonesty: Rashid directly accuses Wood and his associates of dishonesty and a lack of respect for Christians because of what he considers a deliberate misrepresentation of the Quran's stance on the Gospel. This isn't a point-by-point refutation of Wood's arguments but an attack on his motives and method.

In essence, Rashid's refutation isn't a point-for-point rebuttal of specific arguments from Wood but rather a presentation of his interpretation of the Quran concerning the Gospel, highlighting the distinction between the original message and later writings, supporting his view with specific textual comparisons, and finally attacking the credibility of Wood's claims and motives.