Is Islam The Last True Religion?

Numerous people adhere to religions that promote the idea of an all-powerful Creator. These religions can’t all be true, given the inconsistencies among them. Some claim only one God, while others assert there are thousands or no Gods. Some contend that there is no such thing as paradise or hell. Some claim there is no resurrection and reincarnation, while others claim the opposite, and so forth. Since none of the world’s religions can be true, all of them are mistaken or only one is. Muslims assert that their religion is the only one that is right. In the Qur’an, Allah (the one and only true God) declares:

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Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.

Quran [3:19]

1- The Quran asserts to be the Word of God.

Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’an that you might understand.

Quran [12:2]

[All] praise is [due] to Allah, who has sent down upon His Servant the Book and has not made therein any deviance.

Quran [18:1]

The holy book of Muslims, the Quran, asserts to be the authentic word of Allah (God), given to a Prophet who was illiterate (he could neither read nor write), in the Arabic language. Additionally, it asserts that it is error-free. Although it is a significant claim, it is also simple to refute. To demonstrate that Islam is false, the reader only needs to point out one mistake. Disproving just one thing instead of doing so for all of them simplifies the situation.

Then do they not reflect upon the Qur’an? If it had been from [any] other than Allah, they would have found within it much contradiction.

Quran [4:82]

No one could make this claim about any book, which makes it strong proof. This book is so flawless; it contains no errors. Both history and science books could never assert that. Our understanding of the past is likely to change in the future (and has already changed countless times), as science constantly evolves and history is founded on archaeological discoveries.

The most likely conclusion is that the book is from God, as the book itself claims that this proof is valid and no errors are discovered in it.

This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah

2- The Quran's Preservation

Allah says in the Quran:

“Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur’an and indeed, We will be its guardian.”

Quran [15:9]

The fact that the book has been perfectly preserved despite having been revealed more than 1,400 years ago is surprising in and of itself. The assertion that it would be preserved goes beyond that. Keep in mind that at this time, when most people couldn’t read or write, there was no printing press. It is a very bold statement to assert that your book will survive until the end of time.

Many new religions appear and make claims, but most are quickly destroyed and vanish. Wouldn’t Islam have been more likely to have been destroyed and lost rather than preserved if it had been a false religion created by a false Prophet? Think about the three other major world religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity. There are ancient texts specific to these religions. Have they been preserved in the same way as the Quran has? Do these religions have millions of followers, some of whom are only eight years old, with the entire holy book committed to memory? I’ll let you, the reader, find out by conducting your research.

3- The Embryo's Formation

There is an elegant description of the origin, development and step-by-step developmental stages of intra-uterine life in Quran. Muslims had this knowledge in 7th century and the Prophet Muhammad’s Ahadeeth (sayings, deeds, and approvals narrated by authentic narrators) explained almost everything about natal and even postnatal events. These findings, once presented to experts in the field of Anatomy and Embryology, surprised them; they believed that the knowledge given to the Prophet Muhammad was indeed divine. Who else would provide this knowledge to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) except the Creator?

4- Millions of people have learned it by heart

In the Quran, Allah declares:

And We have certainly made the Qur’an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?

Quran [54:17]

This miracle is simple to comprehend. The Qur’an consists of more than 600 pages, which is more than 77k words, and yet, millions of people worldwide have memorized the entire Quran and can recite it word-for-word to you without making a single error. Around the world, competitions to test children’s memorization and recitation of the Quran are held regularly. Some children are as young as 6 or 7.

Is there another book that millions of people have memorized cover to cover? How many people have memorized the Bible from beginning to end? And what’s significant here is that a verse stating that it was simple to remember the Quran was revealed in the Quran 1400 years ago. And look, millions of people have learned it after thousands of years. In addition, the majority of them memorized it in a language they don’t even speak. If you don’t know Japanese, can you imagine memorizing a 600-page book in that language? also Chinese? Russian, among others? It’s amazing to even try, and it’s even more amazing to succeed.

5- Mention of Haman by Name

Before describing who Haman is and why his name and status are significant, it is important to have a basic understanding of hieroglyphics. The ancient method of writing used by the Egyptians was called hieroglyphics. Scientists say it began around 3,200 BC, or the 32nd century BC (3,800 years before the Prophet). The understanding of hieroglyphic writing had been lost by the fifth century AD until the 1820s when the Rosetta Stone allowed it to be deciphered.

So once more, why is Haman significant? Haman is significant because the Quran describes him as Pharaoh’s chief architect or builder. Allah states in the Qur’an:

And Pharaoh said, “O eminent ones, I have not known you to have a god other than me. Then ignite for me, O Haman, [a fire] upon the clay and make for me a tower that I may look at the God of Moses. And indeed, I do think he is among the liars.”

Quran [28:38]

Pharaoh has given Haman the order to erect a tall tower. Before the hieroglyphics were deciphered, critics of the Quran asserted that this was an error in copying because Haman was described in the Bible as an assistant to a Persian king who ruled after Moses, not as the head of Pharaoh’s construction during Moses’ lifetime. However, Egyptologists discovered that Haman was working in Egypt as an “overseer of the stone masons” after the hieroglyphics were analyzed and studied. How was it possible for anyone in 1400, much less an uneducated man, to know this?

Much more evidence supports Islam. This is merely a condensed list of the resources I believe will be helpful to you all. These proofs are beneficial because they give you confidence that Islam is the way and the truth. Many people need direction, and Islam provides that direction. However, we are failing them if we are unable to explain it to them. And it’s crucial to arm our kids—many of whom are growing up in secular nations—with the evidence for Islam so that they can solidify their faith.