History & Importance of the Quran Flashcards
How long did it take to reveal the Quran?
23 yrs
What are some titles of the Quran?
Al- Furqan
Al- Kitaab
Al- Majeed
What are the characteristics of the Makki surahs?
- short
- harsh tone
- beliefs
- previous messengers
- punishment
What are the characteristics of the Madni surahs?
- long
- practices
- obligations
- rights
- hypocrites pointed out
What is the process of revelation called?
Nuzul
What are the modes of revelation?
- H.jibraeel (own form or Dahya Kalbi)
- Vison/ dreams
- Ringing of bells
- Direct
Give some examples of revelations.
1) Cave Hira (surah Alaq) - jibraeel
2) Mairaj (Surah Baqra) - direct
3) Umrah (treaty of Hudaibiya) - vision
What is Tafseer?
The science of learning the meaning of Quran and its explanation.
What aspects does Tafseer explain?
- spiritual
- religious
- legal
-political - social
- scientific
What does Tafseer entail?
1) Purpose of revelation
2) Clear meanings
3) Unique features
4) Abrogating and abrogated verses.
4) Oaths and events
What material were used to write verses during the life of the prophet?
stone tablets, wood parchments, leather pieces, tree branches, camel bones and loose sheets.
How was the Quran preserved during the life of the prophet?
1) Recitation in front of him or competent teachers.
2) Preservation by memorization.
3) Preservation in the written form by scribes.
In which caliphates was the Quran compiled?
H. Abu Bakr and H. Usman
What was the cause of the compilation the first time?
Battle of Yamama, 360 haffiz killed
Who gave the suggestion of compilation?
H. Umer
Who lead the committee of scribes?
H. Zaid Bin Thabit
What was the name of the first copy of Quran?
Mushaf
Who was the compilation given to?
H. Abu Bakr
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H. Umer
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H. Hafsa
What was the reason for compiling Quran the second time?
Empire expanded - converts - Change in recitation - Errors
Which caliph compiled Quran the second time?
H. Usman
How was the Master copy prepared?
Mushaf borrowed by H. Hafsa
Who was appointed as head of the committee the second time?
H. Zaid Bin Thabit
What was done to the false copies?
Destroyed by burning
What was the title given to H. Usman for the compilation?
Jami- Ul- Quran
What are the 4 sources of Islamic law?
Quran
Hadith
Ijma
Qiyas
How is Quran used as a source of Islamic law?
Quran covers every aspect of human life, complete code of life
What are the Quranic commandments called?
Nusus - E- Quran
What are the divisions of Nusus- E- Quran?
1) Awamir (allowed commandments)
2) Nawamir (forbidden commandments)
Given an example of religious teachings (quran)
“and establish prayer to remember me”
Give an example of legal punishment (quran)
“the male thief and the female thief, cut off their hands as punishment”
Give an example of financial teaching (quran)
“eat up not each other’s properties by dishonest means”
How many verses of the Quran deal with legal matters?
500
How is Hadith used as a source of Islamic law?
Prophet covered and explained all of Quran commands.
Allah ordered us to follow him “and follow allah and his messenger”
Give an example of religious teachings (hadith)
“and offer prayer as u see me offering”
Give an example of legal punishment (hadith)
“there is no cutting hands in the matter of fruits.”
Give an example of financial teachings (hadith)
“gold for gold, silver for silver… whoever pays or demands more is indulged in riba.”
What is meant by Ijma?
Consensus
How is Ijma used as a source of Islamic law?
To face new challenges and problems not discussed in the Quran or Hadith.
State a verse of the Quran which supports Ijma
“and consult them in affairs.”
State a hadith which supports Ijma
“My nation will never agree upon an error.”
Give an example of Ijma
Quran: “but he is the messenger of Allah and the seal of prophets”
Ijma: anyone who claims they are a prophet are declared kafir by Ijma, like Qadiyanis.
What does Qiyas mean?
Analogy
How does Quran support the spirit of Qiyas?
“then take admonition O you with insight.”
What are the components of Qiyas?
1) Asl (actual law)
2) Far (new prob)
3) Illa (Similarities)
4) Hukum (command)
Example of Qiyas?
Intoxicants
