Certainly, many people received guidance without any books.
The entire notion of "God(s) authored a book" was started by Ancient Egyptian.
Dogmatized as such in order to make revenue from selling the "God's authored book".
Inside it contains many things which is impossible to believe (or prove), thus the argument that "it was coming from God" will silence all the questioning.
Let me remind you that this is GOD ALONE FORUM, for those who submit to the ONE GOD as stated by the Forum Opening page...
WHAT IS ISLAM?
The system of God "Islam/Submission" has been taught to us through God and His messenger and is fully outlined in the final Book of God (The Qur'an) which was revealed centuries ago...
The Qur'an claims legitimacy for itself and within itself, allowing NO room for self-made priests, or religious leaders, who have distorted and misquoted the Book of God to give themselves authority and partnership with the Almighty...
?'Shall I seek other than God as a judge when He has sent down to you the Book fully detailed?'? Those to whom We have given the Book know it is sent down from your Lord with truth; so do not be of those who have doubt." (Qur'an 6114 )
"Say 'Which is the greatest testimony?' Say 'God is witness between me and you, and He has inspired to me this Qur'an that I may warn you with it and whomever it reaches, that you bear witness that along with God are other gods!' Say 'I do not bear witness!' Say 'He is only One god, and I am innocent of what you set up!'? (Qur'an 619)
"And We have come to them with a Book which We have detailed with knowledge; a guide and a mercy to those who believe." (Qur'an 752)
"We have revealed to you the Book with truth that you may judge between the people by that which God has shown you, and do not be an advocate for the treacherous. " (Qur'an 4105)
"And the Day We send to every nation a witness against them from themselves, and We have brought you as a witness against these. And We have sent down to you the Book as a clarification for all things, and a guide and mercy and good tidings to those who have surrendered." (Qur'an 1689)
"And We have sent down to you the Book with truth, authenticating what is present of the Book and superseding it. So judge between them by what God has sent down, and do not follow their desires from what has come to you of the truth. For each of you We have made laws, and a structure; and had God willed, He would have made you all one nation, but He tests you with what He has given you; so strive to do good. To God you will return all of you, and He will inform you regarding that in which you dispute." (Qur'an 54
The first "God's authored book" titled "Book of the dead" was put for sale at around $200,000 if it's in today US dollar. Or about 4 years salary of highly ranked Ancient Egyptian's government official.
Wrong, Islam has been around since the time of Nuh. The Prophets after him also received the Book and Judgement / Wisdom, Q0683 - 89. But off course you are not believer, you will never accept the Quran!
Definitely, now I'm starting to realize that the Eastern Asian tradition (Dharmic line of thought) makes more sense compared to their western counterpart.
And they don't have any "holy book" or claimed that the book was written by God.
So why are here in this forum, since most of the people in this forum are full of craps??? What is your motive???
Agree, revelation is still continuing up until now..
Where, i dont recall in so far, any revelation since 1500 years???
However this lead to another question
WHY DID SOMEONE CAME UP WITH THE IDEA OF FINAL REVELATION?
What are his or their motive of doing such?
You are not a believer of the Last Revelation than why are you wasting your time here in this forum, to mock on those who believe?
You who believe! Do not take as friends any of those given the Book before you or the unbelievers who make a mockery and a game out of your believe. Fear Allah if you are believers. (Surat al-Ma?ida, 57)
... lest anyone should say, ?Alas for me for neglecting what Allah was due, and being one of the scoffers!? (Surat az-Zumar, 56)
When he does learn something of Our Signs, he makes a mockery of them. Such people will have a humiliating punishment. (Surat al-Jathiyya, 9)
Yeah exactly, that is your motive! The Moderators of this forum should ban you!