Quran Flashcards
Quran can be divided into three themes, what are they?
- Theology (different beliefs of the Muslims) 2. Law (rulings and legislations) 3. Stories (of different nations, prophets)
What is the first step to becoming a specialized scholar?
Memorizing the Quran
What is the linguistic meaning of the Quran?
- To read or recite 2. Proper noun (name of book) 3. To join or associate (Quran has different chapters and verses together) 4. To resemble or make similar 5. To combine
What is the technical meaning of the Quran?
The Quran is the Arabic speech of God which was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad and is now between the two musaf (covers) and has reached us by multiple translations and recitations and is a miracle for mankind
What does the literal Arabic words of God mean?
Muslims believe that the Quran is actual words from God via the angel Gabriel
What does God’s self speech mean?
God does not speak with words and letters but one internal indivisible intellectual dialogue with one singular indivisible meaning
Who were the Mutazilites?
Said the Quran is created (God does not speak) who took over the Islamic Caliphates
What was the Tribulation of the Quran?
Oppression of people who would not say the Quran was created
Who was Ahmad ibn Hanabd?
A prominent scholar and founder of the 4 schools of Sunni thought who was named the Iman of the Surrah (Islamic teachings)
Who were the Asharites?
Also believed the Quran was created and came up with the concept of self speech: Quran is not literal speech of God but meaning of Quran is still the same
Who are the Mutakalimum people?
People of Kalam (speech)
What are the ways of revelation?
- From a man 2. Angel 3. Ringing of the bell
What are the rules of multiple recitations?
- Agree with Uthamn Codex 2. Must be in agreement with the Arabic language 3. Reaches us through authentic chains
What is the Hadeeth?
Words and the teachings of Muhammad inspired by God
