Qur'an and Ahadith, Qur'an
When are ahadits reliable?
they are only accepted as reliable if they can be traced back to someone who had been with Muhammad
What can never happen to the words of the Qur'an?
they can never change
what is the exception to the organization of surahs by length?
Surah 1
What Surah doesn't begin with the Bismillah?
Surah 9
What is the Quran structured into?
Surahs
What do Muhammad do asoon as he received a revelation?
Taught it to his friends and family
Who were the early people who wrote down the Qur'an?
Thabit and others
What is a forbidden form of decoration?
Human or animal forms in places of worship or in the Quran
What steps can take place to show respect to the Quran?
-State of purity (Wudu) -To read the quran a person must be in the right frame of mind and must concentrate on it -people should not speak when it is being read -unnecessary noise should not be made around the quran -Women must not touch it when they are on their period -highest place in the rom -Shouldnt touch the quran -The reaer is encouraged to face the makkah
What are the two types of ahadith?
1. Prophetic - Muhammad's ideas/actions in Muhammad's words 2. Sacred - Allah's ideas in Muhammad's words
The three basic beliefs of islam
1. Tawhid - the oneness of Allah 2. Risalah - prophethood 3. Akhirah - life after death
What are the 3 previous revalations?
1. The Tawrah of Musa (Moses) 2. The Zabur of David 3. Injil, the Gospel of Isa (Jesus)
What was created In order to get rid of the 4 Quran that were in circulation?
A official Quran was created by Uthman
How many Surahs are there in the Quran?
114
What is the Qur'an split up into ?
114 surah's in all, split into 30 sections which are read during the month Ramadan
What happened Despite the work of Thabit?
4 versions of the Quran were created
When was Laylat-al-qadr?
610 CE
When was the final revelation made to Muhammad?
632 CE
So the Quran doesn't touch the Quran what is it placed on?
A kursi
What are the benefits of Muhammad receiving the revelations in oral form?
A way of preserving laws history and religion for a primitive society where literacy wasnt strong
Who gave orders for the Quran to be collected and a formal copy to be made?
Abu Bakr
'The Ahadith should be shown as much respect as the Qur'an' (12) Agree
Agree • Muhammad was a living example of the ideal Muslim, so shows them how to live • The Hadith has more practical guidance for life, so it is important to Islam • The Sacred Hadith are Allah's ideas in Muhammad's words, so clearly important • The Hadith help clarify and offer guidance if the Qur'an is unclear • The Hadith show Muslims how to act e.g. how to pray
What does the Ahadith give advice on?
Ahadith gives everyday living guidance e.g. on how to pray, on marriage, alcohol, dress and on issues that weren't mentioned in the Qur'an e.g. abortion
what is the first Surah?
Al-Fatihah
What does the Quran tell a worshipper to recite during sallah?
Al-fatihah
What is the name of Sarah 1?
Al-fatihah (The opening)
What drink is prohibited in the Quran?
Alcohol
What is the Quran considered the nearest thing to?
Allah
Why can the Qur'an only ever be spoken in Arabic?
Any translation will change the form and meaning of the words
What is the language of Allah believed to be?
Arabic
What language is the Qur'an written in?
Arabic
What strengthens the ummah in the Qur'an?
Arabic as it is a complex language
When Abu Bakr created the official Qur'an why did things start to go wrong?
As Islam expanded and the Quran was introduced into other countries new converts began to recite the Qur'an in their own regional dialects and actions
Why is Arabic believed to be the language of Allah?
As this was the it was language revealed in
What is the name of the verses the the Surahs are subdivided into?
Ayats
What are surahs sub divided into?
Ayats (verses)
In its original (arabic) how does the Qur'an sound when read?
Beautiful Flowing rhythm (Creating a intense feelings)
How did Muhammad think that the words of the Quran would be past down?
By hafizs
because Human or animal forms in places of worship or in the Quran for decoration are not allowed but what is?
Calligraphy
What does the Quran forbidding gambling mean for muslims today?
Can't place bets Can't play games of chance Can't but lottery tickets Can't participate in raffles
'The Ahadith should be shown as much respect as the Qur'an' (12) DisAgree
Disagree •Qur'an is the word of Allah, the final and perfect revelation •It is the Mother of all Books - Umm-ul-Khitab •It existed before creation •It's Allah's rules on how to live and by following it you get to Heaven •It gives guidance on daily life and worship e.g. food, relationships •It is how Allah makes himself known •Not all Muslims accept all Hadith as reliable, and the Prophetic Hadith are simply Muhammad's ideas
What are the names of people who know the Qur'an off by heart?
Hafiz
What title are people who have memorized the Quran given?
Hafiz
Where did all the records of the Qur'an get put into?
Hafsa's chest
What was Muhammads connection to the Qur'an (passing it on)?
He did not write the Quran he just passed on and recited what allah told him
How are Surahs ordered?
In order of length
Why is Sarah 1 the exception to the other surahs?
It takes the form of a prayer
Who are the 2 people who have revealed the Qur'an?
Jibrail Muhammad
What are the names of spirits good or bad?
Jinn
What are muslims who don't know the Arabic encouraged to do?
Learn it so they can understand the meaning
What does the Quran forbid to do with economic life?
Lending and borrowing of money for interest Gambling
What do muslims do when the Quran doesn't specify what to do?
Look to the sunnah
Why is the command do not borrow money at interest hard for muslims today?
Makes it difficult for Muslims to have a mortgage pay for expensive items and receive interest on savings
What sources are nearly as equal as the Qur'an?
The Hadith and sunnah
How was the Qur'an recorded?
Memorised and repeated Muhammad also made special arrangements for it to be written down
What does every Muslim have to learn?
Muslims learn to read the Qur'an in Arabic
How is respect show
Must not speak, eat, drink or touch it unnecessarily when reading •Worn out Qur'ans are buried or weighed down and thrown in a river. NOT thrown away •Before reading, you must wash & be in the right state of mind •Women cannot be menstruating when reading •Stored up high, wrapped in silk cloth with nothing on top of it •Must be held above the navel •Recited 5 times a day during prayers •It is never placed on the floor •Art of calligraphy is used to show importance •It is followed and used for guidance in daily life
Did Muhammad receive the entire Qur'an in one go?
No it was a process that lasted over 23 years
Overtime Muhammad had a revelation what form was it in?
Oral
What food is prohibited in the Quran?
Pork - blood - animal that has died of natural causes - an animal that isnt killed in the name of allah
How is the act of creating calligraphy special?
Producing it is a form of worship
What does Qur'an mean?
Recite
Whats the point of having the bismillah at the begging of every Surah?
Remind the reader that the Quran originates from Allah
Whats the name for usury in the Quran?
Riba
What is the name of the Jinn that is evil and tries to tempt muslims away from the will of Allah?
Shaytan
What is the greatest honor which can be paid to the Quran?
Someone to memorize it perfectly
What book is the most important in the human race?
The Qur'an
Why is the Qur'an important?
The eternal record Mother of all books Angel gibiral gave it to Muhammad
What do muslims call the Qur'an?
The mother of all books
What is the Qur'an regarded as?
The mother of all books
What does Al-Fatihah mean?
The opener
Definition of Qur'an
The recitation and contains all of the words spoken by Allah
Who wrote the Qur'an?
The words of Allah
Why is the Quran the greatest source of authority?
The words of Allah
Why is the Ahadith important?
They are the words of Muhammad They are insights into Humanity Help people make moral decisions Words of Muhammad
What is believed about a Hafiz?
They will go straight to heaven
What isn't included in the Qur'an to do with prayer?
Times for prayer
What are all modern Quran's based on?
Uthmans final version
When do you consult the the Ahadith?
When the Qur'an does not provide guidance for a particular issue
What does the Quran not have?
a beginning a middle and an end
What isn't included in the Qur'an to do with Zakah?
amount
Why doesn't the Quran have a beginning a middle and an end?
as it is a collection of revelations from allah
How are Surahs organized?
by length
Why didnt Hafizs pass down the Qur'an accurately?
many died in wars and had different interpretations
What isn't included in the Qur'an to do with Hajj?
specific timetable of Hajj
What is the greatest possible source of authority for Muslims?
the Quran
What do all the surahs open with?
the bismillah (apart from Sarah 9)
Holy Books should not be translated into other languages' Disagree
•If translated, more people could learn it & spread the religion •If not in your language, you may learn the words but not understand them •If not translated, it can be manipulated and misinterpreted •How can you commit to a religion if you don't understand the holy book •Learning Arabic should not be a barrier to being a Muslim
Holy Books should not be translated into other languages' Agree
•The meaning would change so Allah's words would be corrupted •It offers a global language for Muslims if everyone learns it •The Qur'an is written in Arabic poetry, so the beauty of the Qur'an would be lost if translated •It is as Allah intended - a final revelation in Arabic •It shows commitment to learn Arabic