These readings represent two linguistic options for the same noun, or they may refer to slightly different meanings. Both are generally taken to refer here to the religion of Islam [al-Mahdawi, cf. Ibn ‘Ashur].
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
Explication
These readings represent two linguistic options for the same noun, or they may refer to slightly different meanings. Both are generally taken to refer here to the religion of Islam [al-Mahdawi, cf. Ibn ‘Ashur].