Monday, 09 January 2017

The Qur’an
The revelation and compilation of
the Qur’an including Surah 53:
4–18;
What is the Qur’an & why is it important to Muslims?

This is a picture of a copy of the Qur’an.

When it is not in use, it is kept covered

up, on a high shelf or other special place.

When it is to be taken out, the reader

first washes their hands before touching
the book

It is then placed on a special wooden stand to be read.

Why do you think the Qur’an is treated in this way? Copy out

What does this suggest to you about the book?

Muslims treat the Qur’an with special respect because they believe
that it is the word of God. It is the basis for the faith and guides
them in their everyday lives.

: What is the Qur’an & why is it important to Muslims?

Unit 6d: What is the Qur’an & why is it important to Muslims?

Draw a diagram like the one below to show the things which are
important in your life.

Where is the What do you treat What influences how

authority in your life? with respect? you think and act?

The authority in my I treat… I am influenced by…

life is…

… with respect

: What is the Qur’an & why is it important to Muslims?

 Qurans significance and authority
within Islam today;
• For Muslims the Qur'an is the most important
source of authority as it is the word of God, passed
down through the Angel Jibril to the
Prophet Muhammad. It consists of 114 chapters
which were revealed over a period of 23 years. The
Qur'an instructs Muslims on how to behave and sets
out what is right and wrong, as in the example below,
which teaches about fairness:
• Muslims also seek guidance from the Hadith, which are
writings about the life of the Prophet Muhammad. They were
remembered by close followers of the Prophet and were later
written down. They teach Muslims how to live their lives, and
to understand and follow the teachings of the Qur'an.
• When a Muslim follows the example of the Prophet
Muhammad as laid out in the Hadith, they are following the
Sunnah, or customary practices of the Prophet. These
practices may become second nature, for example the actions
Muslims undertake while they are praying.
Task 2: Readpages 27–28 of GhulamSarwar’s: IslamBeliefsand
Name of Prophet in Teachings.
Name of Prophet in Name of Holy Book Name of Holy Book
English Arabic in English in Arabic

Moses (Peace be upon Daud (Peace be Gospel Holy Quran

him) upon him)
David (Peace be upon Isa (Peace be upon Holy Quran Torah
him) him)
Jesus (Peace be upon Muhammad (Peace Tawrah Zabur
him) be upon him)

Muhammad (Peace be Musa(Peace be Psalms Injil

upon him) upon him)
Suhuf of Abraham
(Peace be upon him)

The contents in this table are all in the wrong places. Organise them correctly.
Unit 6d: What is the Qur’an & why is it important to Muslims?

Think about where you get guidance from

Magazines Internet Teachers Parents/

Guardians

Television Older Friends

siblings Books

When is it important to receive guidance? How do you know the

difference between things which are a good influence and things
which are a bad influence?

Many Muslims receive guidance from the Qur’an. When they have to
make a decision they may stop and think about what the Qur’an
would advise them to do.

What sort of books or texts would you advise children and young
people to read for guidance?

Unit 6d: What is the Qur’an & why is it important to Muslims?

Explain ways in which the Qur’an is
used in the daily life of a Muslim:
informal and formal worship, in
the home, in the mosque,

10 mins
The Quran as a source of teaching
and guidance.
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Unit 6d: What is the Qur’an & why is it important to Muslims?

Every time Muslims recite the Qur’an they begin with the words
“In the name of Allah, the compassionate, the merciful.”

What do the words compassionate and merciful mean?

What does this tell us about how Muslims feel about God?

Can you think of a situation where you might need to be

compassionate or merciful? Why might this be?

Below are some other words which Muslims use to describe God. Try
to think of situations where people might need to use these
qualities.

Guardian Creator Greatest Nourisher

Forgiving Judge Generous Guide

Unit 6d: What is the Qur’an & why is it important to Muslims?

Unit 6d: What is the Qur’an & why is it important to Muslims?

This picture shows Muslim children at a

Qur’an school or Madrasah.

These schools are usually held at

mosques.

The children are taught about the Qur’an,

and also about what it means to be a
Muslim, and how to live a Muslim life.
Can you think of any other religions which have special schools where
children can learn about their faith?

Why do you think it is important to Muslims that their children learn

about the Muslim faith?

What sort of things do your parents think are important for you?

If you had children, what sort of knowledge and values would you want
to pass on to future generations of your family?
Unit 6d: What is the Qur’an & why is it important to Muslims?
 Exam Question
• 3 (a) Outline three ways Muslims show
respect for the Qur’an.