“And We sent, following in their footsteps, Jesus, son of Mary, confirming what came before him of the Torah. And We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light, confirming what came before it of the Torah, and as guidance and instruction for the God-fearing. (46) Let the people of the Gospel judge by what Allah has revealed therein. Whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed—it is they who are defiantly disobedient. (47) And We have revealed to you the Book in truth, confirming what came before it of the Scripture and as a guardian over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed, and do not follow their desires in preference to the truth that has come to you. For each of you We have prescribed a law and a clear way. Had Allah willed, He could have made you one community, but He tests you through what He has given you. So compete in doing good. To Allah you will all return, and He will then inform you concerning that over which you used to differ. (48)”

Allah the Exalted’s saying, “And We sent, following in their footsteps”: that is, in the footsteps of the prophets who had submitted themselves to Allah. “With Jesus, son of Mary, confirming what came before him of the Torah. And We gave him the Gospel, in which…”