About this Video

• Video Title: Quran 10:94 “Ask those who read before” EXPLAINED
• Channel: Deen Explains
• Speakers: The speaker's name is not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.
• Duration: 00:02:53

Introduction

This video analyzes Quran 10:94, discussing interpretations of the verse's instruction to consult those who read scriptures before Muhammad. The speaker examines differing viewpoints, including the debate about whether the verse refers specifically to Jewish and Christian converts or has a broader application.

Key Takeaways

• The verse 10:94 is interpreted as advising Muhammad to consult those familiar with previous scriptures if he had doubts.
• There's a debate on whether "those who read before" refers only to Jewish and Christian converts who could confirm the prophecy of Muhammad in their scriptures.
• The speaker argues that even if the scriptures are not perfectly preserved, sufficient truth can be gleaned to support religious claims.
• The speaker uses the example of early Christians using potentially distorted versions of the Old Testament to support their beliefs, arguing that this parallels the Muslim use of the Bible to support the prophethood of Muhammad.
• The video concludes that consulting those with knowledge of previous scriptures is valid, regardless of potential distortions in those scriptures.

The speaker counters the claim of circular reasoning by arguing that the process is analogous to how Christians use the Old Testament to support their beliefs about Jesus, or how anyone might consult experts in a particular field for information. The source of the information (a Muslim in the case of Islam) is secondary to the validity of the evidence presented. The focus should be on the evidence itself, not solely the source's religious affiliation.