Mentioned as another Quran verse that 'confirms what came before it,' used to reinforce the claim that the Quran broadly affirms earlier scripture rather than only approved fragments.
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Quran 2:97
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97 Say: 'Whosoever is an enemy to Gabriel -- he it was that brought it down upon thy heart by the leave of God, confirming what was before it, and for a guidance and good tidings to the believers.
At the close, one speaker gave this grouped list as additional Surah 2 passages viewers should study because he said they cumulatively show Surah 2 affirming earlier scripture rather than teaching its corruption.
Cited by a Muslim guest as the place where Gabriel is identified, in order to answer the objection that the being in the cave did not identify itself during the first revelation narrative.
Cited from a Muslim perspective to argue that Allah names Gabriel as the one who brought down the Quran, supporting the claim that references to the Spirit bringing revelation refer to Gabriel.
Cited to argue that Allah explicitly names Gabriel as the one who brought down the Quran, supporting the Muslim perspective that references to the Spirit bringing it down identify the Spirit as Gabriel.