Islam - The Qur'an

Question 1

What does the word Qur’an mean

Answer 1

Recitation

Question 2

Who revealed the information of the Qur’an to Muhammad?

Answer 2

The angel jibril

Question 3

What is the language of the Qur’an

Answer 3

Arabic

Question 4

Who wrote down the message of the Qur’an for Muhammad?

Answer 4

His friends

Question 5

Explain what happens if a Muslim cannot read the language of the qur’an.

Answer 5

They will have a translation

Question 6

Outline 4 rules which must be observed before touching or reading the Qur’an

Answer 6

When not in use, it is carefully wrapped on the highest piece of furniture in the room.
Wash or bathe before handling it.
It is placed on a stand to be read, so it doesn’t have to be handled too much.
Do not set it on the floor.

Question 7

What is Hafiz?

Answer 7

People who learn the whole Qur’an of by heart are allowed to use the title Hafiz as part of their name.

Question 8

How is the Qur’an divided up?

Answer 8

It is made up of 114 chapters, these are called Surahs.
The longest is Surah 2 which has 286 verses.
The shortest is Surah 103 which has only 3 verses.

Question 9

What does each Surah start with?

Answer 9

“In the name of allah, most gracious, most merciful.”