Thank you for the comparative question between the Quran and the Bible, “Is the Quran more progressive than the Bible?”
Here are some thoughts on the comparative question between the Quran and the Bible:
A. The Quran is more progressive in that it was written later while the Bible is written earlier. The Quran is written about about 600 CE while the Bible is much older.
B. The Quran is more progressive in that it emphasizes living the Muslim faith while the Bible emphasizes know the Creator. It’s here and now while Christians views it then and now.
C. The Quran is more progressive in that it records that latest message from God while the Bible upholds an older message from God and no new message from God.
D. The Quran is more progressive as it allows for polygamy while the Bible emphasizes monogamous marriage.
E. The Quran is more progressive as it is more “verifiable” of the historicity of Mohammad than Moses or Jesus.
Care must be taken in comparing the Quran and the Bible for the Quran accepts many of the Old Testaments accounts, while Christians do not accept the Quran as being from God. Thus Muslims and Christians have a different perspective and beliefs about their Holy Book and how one lives a faithful life to God.
SUMMARY: There are aspects of the Quran that is more “progressive” than the Bible. It depends on what aspect what one wishes to emphasis from their Book.