The Quran: The Last Word of God?

The Quran represents the last divine revelation, and Muhammad is recognized as the final prophet. Its understanding requires years of study, as the text itself urges: read, observe, and never stop seeking knowledge.

Translations cannot fully do justice to the original text, as Arabic is one of the richest languages in the world, with over 2.5 million unique words, compared to roughly 700,000 in English and German. This complexity allows precise nuances that risk being lost in translation, potentially causing misunderstandings.

The Quran is not a copy of the Torah or the Bible; it contains Hebrew terms and confirms: “What was sent down before.” The Arabic revelation therefore appears necessary to preserve the original message in an immutable form, considering that previous scriptures were not 100% complete and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) was illiterate. The Quran is considered unique in the world also for its syntax.

The Quran is the final revelation, and like any historical update, it reflects the progress of the world. Muhammad, announced by Jesus as the Paraclete, comes to console, guide, teach the truth, and strengthen the believers—a role that Christianity did not recognize. Christianity rejects Islam and the Quran because it does not recognize Jesus as the Son of God, considers the Bible complete, and has different concepts of salvation and divine authority.

Islam, on the other hand, recognizes Christianity and Judaism. The Quran includes many descriptions of the natural world and scientific phenomena consistent with modern knowledge, such as embryonic development, the water cycle, and the formation of the heavens and the earth.

From a logical standpoint, the question remains: why would God have needed to change the language for the final transmission of His Word?

From Hebrew and Aramaic to Arabic—a divine transition to preserve and confirm the truth? Why did Allah choose Arabic after Jews and Christians altered the Word?

In ancient times, angels were often called cherubim. According to Christian doctrine, they are invisible beings, considered “motors of intelligence” and mediators of perception. They can manifest as sound, light, or simply as a perceivable presence, without being seen.

Cherubim are essentially messengers. Similarly, in Greek mythology, Hermes was the messenger of the gods, although his functions were broader. In an era when everything was communicated through symbols, the Quran invites believers to “read the signs” sent by God. The ancients left traces and symbols to represent the divine, but over time these signs were worshiped instead of God. The Quran clearly warns: “Do not worship idols.”

Symbolism was fundamental for ancient civilizations. From Mesopotamian peoples to pre-Columbian cultures, symbols represented what could not be expressed in words. Cherubim, invisible but depicted in Christian sacred art, are a perfect example. Medieval and modern churches are symbolic spaces where visual art conveyed spiritual truths, especially in times of widespread illiteracy.

The expansion of the biblical message initially occurred through art: altars and cathedrals are full of symbols that communicate spiritual truths. Yet, if the Word was Christ, why is there no concrete trace of this symbol in the Vatican Encyclopedia? Where is Christ’s seal in the Bible?

The Quran addresses this issue directly:

“Woe to those who write the Book with their own hands, then say, ‘This is from Allah,’ trading it for a small price.” (Surah 2:79)

“They threw the Book behind their backs and sold it for a small price.” (Surah 3:187)

This indicates that the original message was partly lost or altered. The original symbol of the Word, Christ’s monogram, seems to have disappeared, but its memory survives in oral tradition: “In that sign, we shall all be in the other world,” said my great-grandmother. It means entering the eternal Light.

The term Gospel, from the Latin Evangelion, means “good message.” In Italian, the word angel means “messenger.” Thus, the Gospel is essentially a message delivered by an angel. The Quran confirms this view.

Angels in the Quran

The Quran describes angels (malāʾika) as beings of light, faithful and obedient to God.

Obedience and nature of angels

• Surah At-Tahrim (66:6):

  
  

  “Above Hell are angels, stern and inflexible; they do not disobey Allah but do what they are commanded.”

• Surah Fatir (35:1):

  
  

  “Praise be to Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth, who made the angels messengers with wings—two, three, or four…”

Messengers of revelation

• Surah An-Nahl (16:2):

  
  

  “He sends down the angels with the Revelation to whomever He wills…”

• Surah Al-Baqara (2:97):

  
  

  “Gabriel brought the Quran down into your heart by Allah’s permission…”

Angels as recorders of human deeds

• Surah Al-Infitar (82:10–12):

  
  

  “Above you are noble recorders who know all that you do.”

The Gospel means “good word” or a universal message. Without Christ’s symbol, the Bible loses its essence. The original Word was lost. The Quran, however, seals it, as in the enigmatic Alif Lām Mīm that open some surahs, a sacred seal of revelation.

Christianity preached: “Carry the cross into the world,” but the crucifix represents suffering, not the universal message of resurrection and light. The symbol of the living God was lost, yet it originally represented Creation. Today we have symbols, signs, and messages, but we often seek them in the wrong places.

Science and light: a connection with the divine?

In 2009, physicist Daniele Sanvitto demonstrated that light can behave like a fluid, leading to the discovery of the “supersolid,” a material that combines solidity and quantum fluidity. Dimitris Trypogeorgos stated:

“We transformed light into a solid. It’s amazing.”

Light can exist in two states simultaneously, similar to angels, who carry light and act as mediators between the material world and God.

Apocalyptic vision in the Bible and the Quran

Revelation 7:1–4

Angels at the four corners of the Earth symbolize the entire creation and restrain judgment until God’s servants are sealed. The seal of the living God appears during cataclysms, but God remains light even in darkness.

The Quran confirms this concept:

• Surah An-Nur (24:35):

  
  

  “Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth… Light upon Light…”

• Surah Al-An’am (6:122):

  
  

  “Is the one who was dead and We gave him life and a light to walk among people equal to one in darkness from which he cannot emerge?”

Earth, cataclysms, and orbits

The term planet means “wanderer.” After a cataclysm, the Earth may have changed orbit, explaining ice melts and rapid extinctions.

• Surah Ya-Sin (36:38–40):

  
  

  “Each celestial body floats in its orbit.”

• Surah An-Nur (24:40):

  
  

  “The deeds of the disbelievers are like darkness in a deep sea, waves above waves, above which is a cloud…”

These images evoke both spiritual confusion and post-catastrophic conditions.

The Flood and its undated nature

The Quran and the Bible narrate the Flood without placing it in a precise historical time. This emphasizes its symbolic and moral value: every generation risks a “flood” if it loses the sense of the sacred and justice.

The Quran is God’s eternal Word, sent even in the time of the Flood. Survivors included Noah and his family, and according to the author’s reflection, the first Jews faithful to God’s covenant. They were entrusted with a primordial message, a divine seal containing faith, morality, and respect for creation.

The Children of Israel were favored by Allah, but over time their message was altered. This made a final revelation necessary, clear and in Arabic: the Quran. It serves to restore the true message for all, confirming previous revelations and reminding that divine favor requires responsibility.

Conclusion

The Quran confirms the guidance of all prophets, from Adam and Noah to Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, the last Messenger. We are all People of the Book, united by divine guidance. God is one and continuous, not limited to a people or an era.