Arguments from the Quran

Him, belief in His messengers and books, the Day of Judgment, and everything by which a person, through upholding it, becomes a Muslim. It does not include the specific laws that are tailored to the welfare of different communities according to their circumstances, as these vary and differ.” (Tafsir Al-Qurtubi, Vol. 16, p. 10) That is to say, it means affirming the oneness of God and obeying Him, believing in His messengers, His books, and the Day of Judgment—indeed, all those essentials by adhering to which a person becomes a Muslim. Here, it does not refer to the specific Shariahs given to different nations according to their circumstances, for these have always varied. Ibn Kathir: “What is meant is the common ground between them, which is worshiping Allah alone without any partner, even though their Shariahs and paths may differ.” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Vol. 7, p. 197) That is to say, it refers to the common core of the prophets’ teachings: the worship of the one God alone, even though their Shariahs and practical laws may differ beyond that. Abu al-Barakat al-Nasafi: “Allah has prescribed for you the religion of Noah, Muhammad, and the prophets between them, peace be upon them. Then He explains the shared prescribed principles among these