Official source
The Qur'an
Quran.com presentation of the Qur'an with English translation support, used for mainstream Islamic source anchors.
The Qur'an, Quran.com, accessed June 16, 2026.
Open sourceObjection
Muhammad Was Foretold in the Bible
The Bible foretells Muhammad, especially in Deuteronomy 18 and Jesus' promise of the Paraclete.
Deuteronomy 18 and the Paraclete passages fit the biblical context of Israel's prophetic hope and the Holy Spirit's mission; they do not require Muhammad, and later prooftexts should be tested in context.
Read Deuteronomy 18 in its covenant setting
Moses speaks of a prophet from among Israel's brothers and also gives tests for false prophecy. Acts applies the passage to Jesus, and the wider chapter does not authorize a message that overturns the apostolic gospel.
Read the Paraclete texts in John
Jesus says the Advocate is the Holy Spirit, sent by the Father in Jesus' name to teach and remind the disciples of Jesus' words. That description does not fit a later human messenger outside the apostolic circle.
Handle minor prooftexts briefly
Popular arguments from words such as periklutos or from Song of Songs depend on strained readings. They should not carry more weight than the direct context of the passages.
Sources
Reference
BibleRef
Reference pages used for BibleRef-first links to Scripture passages.
BibleRef, accessed June 16, 2026.
Open sourceSecondary context
No God but One
Christian apologetics treatment of Islam and Christianity by a former Muslim.
Nabeel Qureshi, No God but One: Allah or Jesus?, Zondervan, 2016.