“Indeed, We sent down the Torah containing guidance and light; the prophets who had submitted judged by it for the Jews, as did the devout scholars and the rabbis, in accordance with what they were entrusted to preserve of Allah’s Book.” (al-Māʾidah 5:44)
Concerning Bilqis He says:
“My Lord, I have wronged myself, yet I now submit together with Solomon to Allah, Lord of all worlds.” (an-Naml 27:44)
Regarding the disciples of Jesus He says:
“And [remember] when I inspired the disciples: ‘Believe in Me and in My Messenger.’ They said, ‘We have believed; so bear witness that we are indeed those who submit.’” (al-Māʾidah 5:111)
He also says:
“Our Lord, we have believed in what You have revealed and we have followed the Messenger; so record us among the witnesses.” (Āl ʿImrān 3:53)
And He says:
“Who could have a better religion than one who turns his face to Allah in full submission, excels in righteous deeds, and follows the upright creed of Abraham? For Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend.” (an-Nisāʾ 4:125)
He further says:
“They say, ‘No one will enter Paradise unless he is a Jew or a Christian.’ Such are their wishful fancies. Say, ‘Produce your proof if you are truthful.’ No indeed! Whoever submits his face to Allah while excelling in deeds—his reward is with his Lord; no fear shall be upon them, nor shall they grieve.” (al-Baqarah 2:111–112)
The expression “submits his face to Allah” has been explained as encompassing the sincere directing of one’s intention solely to Allah, which is