Revelations - Part 2

Question 1

How does the Qur’an make Muhammad important?

Answer 1

Musims believe that Muhammad was an ordinary man. He did not perform miracles like Isa and he died. However, he is so important because he received the Qur’an through the angel Jibrail.

Question 2

Why is the Qur’an more important than other scripture?

Answer 2

Unlike other holy books, the Qur’an was written down straight away so that it could not be forgotten or distorted. It was writtten in one langage - Arabic. The problem with the Bible is that it contains different languages which have had to be translated. The Qur’an is only the true Qur’an is if it is in Arabic

Question 3

What does the Qur’an say about itself?

Answer 3

The Qur’an itself says that it is a revelation from God which sums up all people need to know about God and religion.

Question 4

What quote suggets that the Qur’an sums up all people need to know about God and religion?

Answer 4

“This is the Book, in it is guidance sure without doubt to those who fear God” Sura 2v2

Question 5

Why is the Qur’an the final message and what does that say about Muhammad?

Answer 5

As the Qur’an is believed to be the true word of Allah, the full revelation, there will be no need for any more prophets. Muhammad as the seal of the Prophets has restored Islam to what God wants.

Question 6

Can the Qur’an be distorted?

Answer 6

It was given to Muhammad in such a way that it can never be distorted.

Question 7

What is the Qur’an to Muslims?

Answer 7

The Qur’an is the absolute authority. A good Muslim should follow what the Qur’an says.

Question 8

What quote suggests that Muhammad is no different from the previous prophets?

Answer 8

“Say, I am no bringer of new fangled doctrine (teaching)…” Surah 46v9

Question 9

What quote suggests that Muhammad is the seal of the Prophets?

Answer 9

“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Apostle of God and the Seal of the Prophet.”

Question 10

What were the issues with the previous revelations of God?

Answer 10

Torah and the gospels have been distorted and parts of the message forgotten as they were not written own immediately. They were also translated and lost original features. There are too many differences e.g. different languages. This means people can not read them and know what to do to serve God.

Question 11

What was the angel Jibril, and what quote shows his importance?

Answer 11

Archangel. “Whoever is an enemy to God and his angels and his messengers and Jibril…”

Question 12

What quote shows that Jibril was sent to breathe Allah’s spirit into Mary?

Answer 12

“Allah sent angel Jibril to Maryam. Allah commanded him to blow into a gap of her garment and that breath went into her womb…this is how Isa was conceived”

Question 13

What does the Hadiths say about the form of Jibril?

Answer 13

“Sometimes the Angel comes in the form of a man and talks to me”

Question 14

How was Jibril with Muhammad in the Night of Power?

Answer 14

Was very forceful with Muhammad and terrified him on the Night of Power - says Jibril pressed him hard.

Question 15

Give a quote to show how often Jibril visited Muhammad?

Answer 15

“Jibril used to meet him every night of Ramadan to teach him the Qur’an.”

Question 16

Give a quote that shows how Jibril taught Muhammad how to pray.

Answer 16

“Don’t you know that Jibril came and offered the prayer…to demonstrate the prayers prescribed to you.”

Question 17

Give a quote that shows how Jibril shows Muhammad heaven and gives him mystical experiences.

Answer 17

“…Jibril ascended, opened my chest and washed it with Zam Zam water…Then he took my hand and ascended with me to the nearest heaven”

Question 18

What does Esposito say about the Qur’an?

Answer 18

“Many Muslims believe the ordering of the chapters and verses was itself divinely inspired.”

Question 19

What does Brown say about the Qur’an?

Answer 19

“A strikng characteristic of the Qur’an is the extraordinary uniformity of the Arabic text in all extent editions”

Question 20

What does Sherif say about the Qur’an?

Answer 20

The Qur’an is the very essence of Islam.

Question 21

What does Turner say about the Qur’an?

Answer 21

Evidence from the Traditions suggets that most, if not all of the Qur’an was written down in Muhammad’s life time.

Question 22

What does Turner say about Muhammad receiving the Qur’an?

Answer 22

it reflects “the gradual awakening of man to the truth of the message contained”

Question 23

What does Turner say about the writing of the Qur’an?

Answer 23

A human being is not capable of working out the meaning of life without divine assistance. “Intellect alone cannot discern the purpose of creation, the nature of the Creator, the path he should tread”

Question 24

What does Rippin say about Muhammad?

Answer 24

“Muhammad is the central figure in Islam…the perfect embodimenet of what it means to be a Muslim”

Question 25

What does the Qur’an say about Isa?

Answer 25

Qur’an names Isa 25 times. Qur’an describes Isa as the “Word” and the “Spirit” of God - no other Prophet is described in this way.

Question 26

What miracles did Isa perform?

Answer 26

He brought a clay bird to life, he also healed the blind and a leper. Finally, he also brought the dead back to life.

Question 27

Give the Quote that describes Isa’s miracles.

Answer 27

“and when you made out of clay the likeness of a bird, by My permission, then you breathed into it, and it became a bird by My permission, and you healed the blind and the leper by My permission, and when you brought the dead to life by My permission”

Question 28

Give the quote which shows that all Prophets are equal.

Answer 28

“We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims (in submission) to Him” (Qur’an 2:136)