RS L-3 (the qur'an, hadith, & hadith al-qudsi)

Question 1

primary source of islamic teachings

Answer 1

Qur’an

Question 2

characteristics of the qur’an

Answer 2

• Divine wording and meaning
• Specific structure and style
  Inimitable language

Question 3

what is the importance of the qur’an?

Answer 3

• Foundation of Islamic beliefs and practices
• Recited in daily prayers
  Source of guidance for Muslims

Question 4

furqan

Answer 4

criterion

Question 5

dhikr

Answer 5

reminder

Question 6

kitab

Answer 6

scripture

Question 7

noor

Answer 7

light

Question 8

huda

Answer 8

guidance

Question 9

rahma

Answer 9

mercy

Question 10

majid

Answer 10

glorious

Question 11

mubarak

Answer 11

blessed

Question 12

bashir

Answer 12

announcer

Question 13

nadhir

Answer 13

warner

Question 14

sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad

Answer 14

hadith

Question 15

second most important source in Islam

Answer 15

hadith

Question 16

collected and authenticated by scholars

Answer 16

hadith

Question 17

structure of hadith

Answer 17

• Narrative style
• Contains chain of narration (isnad)
• Focuses on Prophet’s words and actions

Question 18

unique type of hadith

Answer 18

hadith al-qudsi

Question 19

meaning from Allah, words from the Prophet

Answer 19

hadith al-qudsi

Question 20

often begins with “Allah says…”

Answer 20

hadith al-qudsi

Question 21

key differences between qur’an, hadith, hadith al-qudsi

Answer 21

Qur’an: Direct word of Allah, both meaning and wording
Hadith: Prophet’s words and actions
Hadith Al-Qudsi: Allah’s meaning, Prophet’s wording

Question 22

impact on islamic law (sharia)

Answer 22

Qur’an: Primary source of law
Hadith: Provides detailed rulings and context
Hadith Al-Qudsi: Offers additional insights