The Word of God
Quran
Criteria to be accepted as a Word of God!
1.True Concept of God
2.Must correspond to Human needs
3.Give a clear picture of everything
4.Must be consistent with previous messages of God
5.Must need to prevail eventually inspite of suffering
6.Must be able to forcast the future
7.Mankind should be benefitting from it
8.Must not favour one nation to another
9.Restore all rights due to all individuals
10.Must teach peace,morality,goodness
11.Must not command injustice or indecent things
12.Must be a solace to the suffering
13.Must be a guide to the lost
14.Must correct the previous distortion of his message
15.Must contain facts with can be verified by science
16.Must not conflict with history
17.Must be uncomparable to other scriptures
18.The laws in the Book must be practical
19.Have a clear picture of the hereafter
20.The Book must be given to a man with character exalted
The material used by 'AbdurRaheem Green in his debate with Joseph Smith, which took place at the South Bank University, London, on Wednesday, 29 May 1996. This paper is entitled An Authoritative Exposition, and it exposes the mischievous writings and methods of Joseph Smith.