Islamic Texts Flashcards
What is the Qur’an?
The Qur’an is the holy book given to Muhammad on Mount Hira by Angel Gabriel, containing the direct words of Allah.
How was the Qur’an passed down?
Passed down exactly word for word in the original language.
How many Suras are in the Qur’an?
The Qur’an is divided into 114 Suras, each with a name.
What does the term Sunna mean?
Sunna means beaten path; it is a collection of Muhammad’s own words and actions.
Who recorded the Sunna?
The Sunna was memorized and recorded by Muhammad’s inner circle of family and friends.
What is a Hadith?
A Hadith is a record of Muhammad’s words, actions, and statements about current religious practices.
What do Hadiths include?
Hadiths include stories of what Muhammad was like as a person.
Fill in the blank: The Qur’an was given to Muhammad on _______.
Mount Hira
True or False: The Qur’an is not divided into sections.
False
