Scrolls of Abraham (Islam) - Identification

Identification

Some scholars suggested the Scrolls of Abraham to be a reference to Sefer Yetzirah, as Jewish tradition generally ascribed it's authorship to Abraham. Other scholars, however, wrote of a certain Testament of Abraham, which they explained was available at the time of Muhammad. Both of these views are disputed because Sefer Yetzirah is a part of esoteric Jewish mysticism, which originated much later in the 13th century, such scrolls or testaments should not have existed in the time of Muhammad for being referred to. And if those would have existed, according to clear instructions in the Qur'an and Hadith, no verification should take place.

The Qur'an contains numerous references to Abraham, his life, prayers and traditions and has a dedicated chapter named Ibrahim (14). Therefore verifying the scrolls of Abraham from other traditions, especially from Judaism has no basis. The advent of Islam was due to the alteration of all previous scriptures. On a relevant note, Surah Al-Kahf (18) was revealed as an answer from Allah to the Jews who inquired Muhammad about past events. Here Allah directly instructed Muhammad in Surah Al-Kahf (18:22), not to consult the Jews for verifying the three stories about which they inquired.

So do not argue about them except with an obvious argument and do not inquire about them among from anyone. — Qur'an, sura 18 (Al-Kahf), ayat 22

The reason being Allah declaring He Himself is relating what needs to be verified in another verse of Surah Al-Kahf (18:13)

It is We who relate to you, their story in truth.

Regarding consultation with the people of the book, it is also narrated by Abu Hurairah in Hadith literature (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Book 6, Volume 60, Hadith 12)

The people of the Scripture (Jews) used to recite the Torah in Hebrew and they used to explain it in Arabic to the Muslims. On that Allah's Apostle said, "Do not believe the people of the Scripture or disbelieve them, but say: "We believe in Allah and what is revealed to us."

Therefore relating to any ascription of the Scrolls of Abraham by the people of the book is not required.