Islam Sacred Texts And Writings

Question 1

What are the 4 main characteristics of the the quaran

Answer 1

Literal word of Allah
- the Quran has divine authorship
- it was revealed to Muhammad by jibril - Quran 53:4-10 “ it is not…. What he revealed “

Most Devine authority
- first source of guidance for any ethical dilemma
-the quran teaching must be followed and be the first point of reference

Incontestable
- the quaran overrides any other form of authority

Incorruptible

Question 2

Sunni articles of faith

Answer 2

• oneness of Allah
• prophethood
  -angles
  -the holy books
  -day of judgment and afterlife
• date and predestination

Question 3

Shia roots of faith

Answer 3

-oneness of Allah
-divine justice of Allah
- prophethood
-the authority of the imams
-day of judgment

Question 4

Informal prayer

Answer 4

Education

Question 5

What is the Hadith

Answer 5

Recorded saying and actions of the prophet Muhammad that were transmitted orally by his companions and followers, and eventually written down by scholars

Question 6

Mahmmads way of life

Answer 6

The sunnah
- Sunni Muslims drew there names from this