Is the Quran the last holy book?

The books before the Quran

Belief in Allah's revealed books is one of the six pillars of faith. The Quran names several:

• The Scrolls (Suhuf) given to Abraham.
• The Torah (Tawrat) given to Moses.
• The Psalms (Zabur) given to David.
• The Gospel (Injil) given to Jesus.

Muslims believe each was true revelation in its original form, though the versions we have today aren't the exact original texts. See Do Muslims believe in the Bible?

Why the Quran is the final one

Allah describes the Quran as confirming what came before and standing over it as a final reference:

It's last because the Prophet who received it is last. The Quran calls Muhammad ﷺ "the seal of the prophets" (Quran 33:40). He compared the prophets to a beautiful building with one brick missing, and said: "I am that brick, and I am the seal of the prophets" (Sahih al-Bukhari 3535). With no new prophet, there is no new book.

Preserved, so it doesn't need replacing

Earlier communities were trusted to guard their books, and over time parts were lost or changed. With the Quran, Allah took the protection on Himself: "Indeed, it is We who sent down the message, and indeed, We will be its guardian" (Quran 15:9). It has been memorized by millions and copied with care since the Prophet's ﷺ time, so the same text is read worldwide. See Was the Quran changed over time?

What this means for you

For a new Muslim, it means the Quran is your main reference for belief and worship, explained by the Prophet's ﷺ example. It also means respect, not rejection, for the earlier prophets and scriptures: Muslims love Moses, David and Jesus. And it means the Quran is meant for everyone, in every age, not one tribe or time. Wondering about its origin? See Who wrote the Quran?