Holy books

In this lesson, we will focus on Islamic beliefs about holy books and we will consider why in Islam the Qur'an is a revelation prized above all others. We will explore the importance of holy books (Scrolls of Ibrahim, Tawrat, Zabur, Injil), the difference between those revelations and the revelation of the Qur'an and what the Qur'an is and what the Qur'an contains.

Holy books

In this lesson, we will focus on Islamic beliefs about holy books and we will consider why in Islam the Qur'an is a revelation prized above all others. We will explore the importance of holy books (Scrolls of Ibrahim, Tawrat, Zabur, Injil), the difference between those revelations and the revelation of the Qur'an and what the Qur'an is and what the Qur'an contains.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The importance of holy books (Scrolls of Ibrahim, Tawrat, Zabur, Injil).
  2. The difference between those revelations and the revelation of the Qur'an.
  3. What the Qur'an is and what the Qur'an contains.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does 'Shi'a' mean?
Followers of Abu Bakr
Followers of the Qur'an
Group of Abu Bakr
Correct answer: Group of Ali
Q2.
According to Shi'a Muslims, Imams receive new revelations.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
According to Shi'a Muslims, Imams are free from sin/error.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Imams will be related to Muhammad.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
What makes the 12th Imam different?
Correct answer: He is in occultation
He isn't related to Muhammad
He will live forever
She is female

5 Questions

Q1.
Who revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad?
Abu Bakr
Ali
Ibrahim
Correct answer: Jibril
Q2.
Muslims believe the Qur'an contains what Allah is like, what Allah wants from humans and...?
A full biography of Muhammad
Exactly how much to give as charity
Exactly how to pray
Correct answer: What the afterlife is like
Q3.
Muslims do not believe in other holy books. True or false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Muhammad wrote down the Qur'an as soon as it was revealed to him. True/false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Why do Muslims believe there will never be another revelation?
Allah does not want to communicate further with humanity.
Because humans will always change revelations so there is no point anymore.
No human is worthy of receiving a message from Allah again.
Correct answer: The Qur'an is a miracle, and can never be changed. It is a book for all people, for all time, for all societies.

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