Tawrat

The Tawrat, or the Torah, is the Arabic name used in Islamic tradition for the divine revelation given to Moses. It is regarded as one of the earlier revealed scriptures in Islam and is listed among the Qur'an’s revelations alongside the Zabur (Psalms), the Injil (Gospel), and the Qur’an itself. It is traditionally understood as guiding the Children of Israel with laws and moral directives.

In Islamic interpretation, the Tawrat originally encompassed the Law given to Moses, often identified with the Hebrew Bible’s Pentateuch, though not necessarily viewed as exactly the same text as later Bible versions. The Qur’an acknowledges the Torah as a revelation and emphasizes that some aspects have been altered or misinterpreted over time. Muslims believe that the Qur’an confirms the Tawrat’s core messages while providing a final, preserved revelation.

The Tawrat is said to contain commandments, rituals, and judgments that governed religious and social life, including covenants and guidance for worship, ethics, and community conduct. In practice, Muslims primarily follow the Qur’an, but regard the Tawrat as a source of revelation that shaped Jewish and biblical traditions.

The word Tawrat is the Arabic form of Torah, derived from a root meaning instruction or law.