The term , then, refers to those who have been given access to such knowledge and revelation:. they are the people to whom God has 'sent down' (see ) his wisdom by means of a prophet, as an act of divine grace.. However, the revelations given to the People of the Book, taking the form of the Torah (), the Psalms (), and the Gospel (), were all partial, and it is precisely by already being familiar with the books () previously sent down that the People of the Book were expected to be able to recognize Muhammad as a prophet, and the Quran as the final and most complete revelation..
The term , then, refers to those who have been given access to such knowledge and revelation:. they are the people to whom God has 'sent down' (see ) his wisdom by means of a prophet, as an act of divine grace.. However, the revelations given to the People of the Book, taking the form of the Torah (), the Psalms (), and the Gospel (), were all partial, and it is precisely by already being familiar with the books () previously sent down that the People of the Book were expected to be able to recognize Muhammad as a prophet, and the Quran as the final and most complete revelation..