Unless we have good reasons, we should not totally trust any of the major Scriptures of the world's religions. The simple reason for this is that they contradict each other. Some of them contradict themselves quite seriously!
The Qu'ran recommends the prophetic writings which came before it, but it is doubtful if Mohammed ever read them himself. According to the Hadeeth, on one occasion where the Torah was brought to him he didn't even want to look at it. To investigate would have undermined everything - Mohammed needed his followers to believe him unquestioningly and put total faith in his claim that his writings and sayings were inspired by the true God.
The Qu'ran (Koran) contradicts every translation of the Bible that ever existed concerning who Jesus Christ is.
For more information please read my article - The Inspiration of the Qu'ran
The Hindu writings (Bhagavad-Gita, Vedas etc) speak of gods and godesses with passions and natures such as we have. The Hindu pantheon of gods (millions of them) seem to be jealous of each other and in frequent conflict and tension. The Hindu writings don't seem to be based in HISTORICAL events. It reports legends that happened 'once upon a time'.
The Book of Mormon makes all kinds of historical claims regarding now extinct races that supposedly lived in North America. Too bad no solid archaeological evidence corroborates any of these claims. If Mormons would come out right from the start with some of their stranger doctrines and practices, no one would take them seriously. But they pose as Christians with "extra information" in order to deceive the gullible.
All Holy Books may contain some very worthwhile and interesting religious and moral teachings. But can they bring us into real contact with the Creator or with godhood?
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