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Islam and quran

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Amin Muqbel
Amin Muqbel

The document provides an overview of the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. It describes the Qur'an as revelations from God to the prophet Muhammad over 23 years. Muslims believe the Qur'an is the most accurate scripture, though it respects other monotheistic faiths. The Qur'an is organized into 114 surahs of varying lengths, except for the first, and covers themes of social justice, laws, and building the Muslim community.

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Brief Overview of the Qur'an Gina Belmonte
The Qur'an: Revealed Only Holy Book or Scriptures of Islam Qur'an= recitation Muslims believe it to be revelations of Allah/God through angel Gabriel to prophet Muhammad First revelation during Ramadan 610 CE Surah 96: Lailat al-Qadr night of power Revelations continued 23 years Until Muhammad's death, 632 CE
The Qur'an: Written Muhammad memorized individual revelations He "recited" them to his followers. They wrote them down, during his lifetime Qur'an not compiled until 640s CE Under third Caliph, Uthman ibn Arran All other versions destroyed
Content Qur'an contains: Moral guidelines Laws of God Rules of Islamic Faith In form of: moral directives legal prescriptions exhortations admonitions condemnations warnings good tidings words of consolation
Language & Genre Written in Arabic Any translations are considered "interpretations" Only one genre: Prophecy Speaker is God, through angel Gabriel
Contents & Arrangement 114 Surahs With 3-285 Ayas each Arranged by length Decreasing length Except Intro Surah 1 Same heading: "In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful" All except Surah 9 Divided into 30 Juz (blocks) Muslims read whole Qur'an during Ramadan
Themes in the Qur'an Earlier Surahs (1, 6-7, 10-21, 23, 25-32, 34- 46, 50-56, 67-114) Makkan period Social justice, conversion, final judgment, monotheism Later Surahs (2-5, 8-9, 22, 24, 33, 47-49, 57- 66, 98, 110, [55, 76, 99?]) Madinan Period Relationships within Muslim Community Relationships with Jews and
People of the Book Ref. to members of monotheistic faiths: Jew & Christians Qur'an mentions many HB characters Inter-faith marriage: Marrying Jews or Xns allowed for Muslim men only, not women Muslims respect these faiths, but Qur'an is thought most accurate
Other Foundational Literature Hadiths Sayings & actions of Muhammad Sunna ("custom") become guidelines for Muslim life after death of Muhammad Compiled 9th cent. CE Biographies of Muhammad Various editions
Summary Islamic Scripture: Qur'an Believed to be revelations of God, through Gabriel, to Muhammad Respect for other monotheistic faiths, but Qur'an is most accurate revelation 114 Surahs, longer to shorter (except 1) Divided into Ayahs Originally in Arabic; Prophetic Genre Makkah Surahs: establish Islam Madinah Surahs: build community Other core writings: Hadiths, Sira

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Islam and quran

  • 1. Brief Overview of the Qur'an Gina Belmonte
  • 2. The Qur'an: Revealed Only Holy Book or Scriptures of Islam Qur'an= recitation Muslims believe it to be revelations of Allah/God through angel Gabriel to prophet Muhammad First revelation during Ramadan 610 CE Surah 96: Lailat al-Qadr night of power Revelations continued 23 years Until Muhammad's death, 632 CE
  • 3. The Qur'an: Written Muhammad memorized individual revelations He "recited" them to his followers. They wrote them down, during his lifetime Qur'an not compiled until 640s CE Under third Caliph, Uthman ibn Arran All other versions destroyed
  • 4. Content Qur'an contains: Moral guidelines Laws of God Rules of Islamic Faith In form of: moral directives legal prescriptions exhortations admonitions condemnations warnings good tidings words of consolation
  • 5. Language & Genre Written in Arabic Any translations are considered "interpretations" Only one genre: Prophecy Speaker is God, through angel Gabriel
  • 6. Contents & Arrangement 114 Surahs With 3-285 Ayas each Arranged by length Decreasing length Except Intro Surah 1 Same heading: "In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful" All except Surah 9 Divided into 30 Juz (blocks) Muslims read whole Qur'an during Ramadan
  • 7. Themes in the Qur'an Earlier Surahs (1, 6-7, 10-21, 23, 25-32, 34- 46, 50-56, 67-114) Makkan period Social justice, conversion, final judgment, monotheism Later Surahs (2-5, 8-9, 22, 24, 33, 47-49, 57- 66, 98, 110, [55, 76, 99?]) Madinan Period Relationships within Muslim Community Relationships with Jews and
  • 8. People of the Book Ref. to members of monotheistic faiths: Jew & Christians Qur'an mentions many HB characters Inter-faith marriage: Marrying Jews or Xns allowed for Muslim men only, not women Muslims respect these faiths, but Qur'an is thought most accurate
  • 9. Other Foundational Literature Hadiths Sayings & actions of Muhammad Sunna ("custom") become guidelines for Muslim life after death of Muhammad Compiled 9th cent. CE Biographies of Muhammad Various editions
  • 10. Summary Islamic Scripture: Qur'an Believed to be revelations of God, through Gabriel, to Muhammad Respect for other monotheistic faiths, but Qur'an is most accurate revelation 114 Surahs, longer to shorter (except 1) Divided into Ayahs Originally in Arabic; Prophetic Genre Makkah Surahs: establish Islam Madinah Surahs: build community Other core writings: Hadiths, Sira