RS L-1 (qur'an revelation)

Question 1

the literal meaning of qur’an

Answer 1

“that which is being read”

Question 2

qur’an was revealed to Prophet ______ through the Angel ______

Answer 2

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)
Angel Jibriel

Question 3

how old was Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) when the qur’an was revealed to him?

Answer 3

40 yrs old

Question 4

when did the revelation of the qur’an started?

Answer 4

The Holy Month of Ramadhan

Question 5

the revelation of quran took place over the period of?

Answer 5

23 years

Question 5

the number of Surahs revealed to Makkah

Answer 5

86 Surahs

Question 5

Concerned with reality as it is experienced. Involves the belief that what we know comes from sense experience

Answer 5

EMPERICIST

Question 5

the number of Surahs revealed to Madinah

Answer 5

26 Surahs

Question 5

Concerned with reality as it is independently of how it is experienced.

Answer 5

REALIST

Question 6

“Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur’an and indeed, We will be its guardian”.

Answer 6

Qur’an 15:9

Question 6

“Go down from it, all of you. And when guidance comes to you from Me, whoever follows My guidance – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.”

Answer 6

Qur’an 2:38

Question 6

torah (taurat)

revealed to?

Answer 6

Prophet Musa (a.s.)

Question 6

suhuf Ibrahim (scrolls of Abraham)

revealed to?

Answer 6

Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.)

Question 7

1. How does understanding the historical context of previous scriptures enhance our understanding of the Qur’an?

Answer 7

Knowing the history of earlier scriptures helps us understand the Qur’an better. It shows how it relates to those teachings and addresses issues of its time, which makes the message clearer.

Question 7

2. What are the implications of the Qur’an’s assertion that previous scriptures have been altered?

Answer 7

The Qur’an’s claim that previous scriptures have been altered implies that it presents a final and pure message from God. This suggests that Muslims should rely on the Qur’an for guidance and view it as correcting any misunderstandings in earlier texts. It also emphasizes the importance of preserving the Qur’an as the ultimate source of divine truth.

Question 7

psalms (zabur)

revealed to?

Answer 7

Prophet ‘Isa (a.s.)

Question 7

Qur’an

revealed to?

Answer 7

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)

Question 8

3. In what ways do the teachings of the Qur’an build upon or refine the messages of earlier revelations?

Answer 8

The teachings of the Qur’an build upon earlier revelations by clarifying concepts, providing more detailed guidance on moral and ethical issues, and emphasizing monotheism. It often addresses misunderstandings from previous scriptures and expands on themes like compassion, justice, and community. Overall, the Qur’an seeks to refine and complete the messages of earlier texts.