Recognizing the 90% overlap in moral law (prayer, charity, fasting, respect for parents, prohibition of murder, theft, adultery) provides a platform for peace. The "Common Word" initiative (2007) was built entirely on the shared command to love God and love neighbor.
Subtitle: A Parallel Reading of the Bible and the Quran
Bible Quran Link-Full Version refers to a comprehensive digital application and academic study that maps corresponding verses between the 66 books of the Bible and the 114 chapters of the Quran.
This project began as a comparative study by a Canadian youth (2011–2014) and was later expanded by scholars Safi Kaskas and David Hungerford to bridge religious gaps and foster "lovingkindness" between faiths. Shared Stories: The Scriptural Connection The "link" highlights that nearly 25% of the Quran
concerns narratives involving biblical figures. Below are major shared stories where the two texts converge and diverge:
The Bible Quran Link app is a comprehensive tool designed to bridge the gap between Christianity and Islam by mapping every verse in the Bible to its relevant counterpart in the Quran. Key Features of the App
The full version of this application serves as a cross-scriptural database, offering the following tools for study and reflection:
Complete Scriptures: Access the full text of all 66 books of the Bible and all 114 chapters of the Quran.
Comprehensive Mapping: Every verse is linked to related passages in the other scripture, compiled from over three years of study.
Multilingual Translations: Includes 24 Quran translations in 18 languages and 22 Bible translations in 15 languages.
Advanced Study Tools: Features include a powerful search engine across both texts, color-coding, bookmarking, and the ability to copy or share entire chapters.
Cloud Integration: Recent updates (version 1.30) allow users to backup notes and bookmarks directly to Google Drive. Scriptural Overview Bible (Christianity) Quran (Islam) Structure 66 Books (Old & New Testament) 114 Chapters (Surahs) Historical Link Over 50 people/events overlap with the Quran. References the Torah and Gospels as previous revelations. Oldest Text Significantly older (>500 years before the Quran). Revealed in the 7th-century C.E.. Where to Access You can find the application on various platforms:
Android: Available on Google Play under "Holy Quran - Bible Link". iOS: Available via the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Direct Download: Older versions and direct APKs are often found on apps112.com.
If you are looking for specific parallel verses (such as stories of Mary, Noah, or Jesus), I can provide the direct chapter and verse comparisons for you. Would you like to see a list of common characters or similar moral teachings?
The foundational link is identity. The Quran explicitly acknowledges the Jewish and Christian communities, referring to them respectfully as Ahl al-Kitab, or "People of the Book."
This isn't just a casual nod; it establishes a shared theological lineage. The Quran asserts that the God who spoke to Moses (Musa) and Jesus (Isa) is the same God speaking to Muhammad. The narrative arc is identical: Creation, the Fall, the Prophets, the Day of Judgment. The Quran views itself not as a competitor to the Bible, but as the final chapter in a long series of revelations.
If you were to mix the casts of the Bible and the Quran, you would find a remarkable overlap. Many figures central to the Bible are also heroes of the Quran, though often with slight variations in the spelling of their names to accommodate Arabic linguistics.
To understand the link, one must understand how each text views the other.
The most surprising link for many Western readers is the Quran’s deep reverence for Jesus (‘Isa) and his mother Mary (Maryam). Mary is the only woman named in the Quran, and she has an entire chapter (Surah 19) dedicated to her.