Kutub Flashcards
Except the Qur’an, what are the all the other books believed to be?
Lost, disorted or altered
Name Allah’s revelation to Musa
Tawrat
(Torah)
Name Allah’s revelation to Dawud
Zabur
(Psalms)
Name Allah’s revelation to Isa
Injil
Gospel
Name Allah’s revelation to Ibrahim
Suhuf Ibrahim
Scrolls of Abraham
Why does Allah provide the Kutub?
Advice and guidance to live in the correct way
Name Allah’s revelation to Muhammad
The Qur’an
Why is the Qur’an the most important of the books?
Allah’s exact, true Word; His final revalation
The Qur’an is only the true Word of Allah if it is in which language?
Arabic
How long do Sunnis believe the Qur’an has existed?
Eternal; but not in writing format eternally
Do Shi’as believe the Qur’an can be added to?
Yes, by the Imams
What does the Qur’an contain?
Guidance, beliefs and rules on how Muslims should live
Do Shi’as believe the Qur’an is eternal?
No, they believe it is the essence of Allah
What is the basis of Islamic law?
Qur’an
What is Islamic law called?
Shari’ah law
Which book contains records on what Muhammad did?
The Sunna of the Prophet
Which book contains information on what Muhammad said?
The Hadith of the Prophet
What does the Sunna of the Prophet contain?
Records on what Muhammad did
What does the Hadith of the Prophet contain?
Information on what Muhammad said
How does the Sunna and Hadith help Muslims?
Lead their life like Muhammad
What book may Shi’as also refer to?
The Hadith of Ali
