Belief in Allah Flashcards
What are three features of the Qur’an?
-it has 114 chapters (Surahs) and is written in Arabic.
-it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammed over a period of 23 years from Angel Jibril.
-Muslims believe it is the sacred, perfect word of Allah.
What are three quotes about the Qur’an?
-‘it is not but a revelation revealed’
-‘a guidance for those conscious of Allah’
-‘the best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it to others’
Why is the Qur’an important to Muslims (3)?
-it corrected the previous mistakes of other holy books therefore it is the complete and perfect version of how we should act.
-it contains guidance on how to act such as giving Zakat and fasting during Ramadan, this allows them to please Allah and access Jannah.
-it is the word of Allah therefore it is sacred.
How do Muslims show respect to the Qur’an (3)?
-they perform Wudu ( washing hands and feet) before reading the Qur’an.
-they place it on a high shelf to show its importance.
-it is often protected by a cloth.
Why should the Qur’an be translated (2)?
-it is easier for people to understand and it helps spread the word of Allah.
-stops Muslims learning it off by heart and not knowing what they are really saying.
Why shouldn’t the Qur’an be translated (2)?
-it is the language Allah chose to reveal it in so we do not have the right to change it.
-once you start translating words, the original meaning will become lost.
What is a belief about Tawrat and a quote?
-it contains 613 commandments to teach Muslims how to live their life morally.
-‘we sent down the Torah in which was guidance and light’
What is a belief about Zabur and a quote?
-it contains songs and prayers to help Muslims worship Allah.
-‘to David, we gave the book (of Psalms)’
