Chronological Order in Religious Texts

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What is the significance of the Quran with regards to previous revelations?

It discredits them

It protects them (correct)

It ignores them

It replaces them

Which term is used for a person who has memorized the entire Quran?

Sheikh

Mullah

Pundit

Hafiz (correct)

What is the special prosody used to recite verses of the Quran called?

Rhythm

Pentameter

Syntax

Tajwid (correct)

During which Islamic month do Muslims typically complete reciting the whole Quran?

Ramadan Signup and view all the answers

What do Muslims rely on to understand the meaning of Quranic verses?

Exegesis or commentary Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the six basic subjects that the Qur’an deals with?

God and His Names and Acts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic subjects that the Qur’an deals with?

Arguments for disbelief Signup and view all the answers

In what order is the Qur’an arranged?

In the order it was revealed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common theme in the Qur’an?

Repeated themes like remembrance of God Signup and view all the answers

What do stories of the pre-Islamic prophets, messengers, and sages in the Qur’an focus on?

Their life struggles and teachings Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to find a verse in the Qur’an that does not go back to one of the six subjects?

Because all verses relate to one of the six basic subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Quran to Muslims?

It is believed to be the literal words of God Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for collecting the Quran into one volume after the death of Muhammad?

Abu Bakr Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Zayd ibn Thabit in relation to the Quran?

He compiled the Quran into a single volume Signup and view all the answers

How do Muslims view the Quran in comparison to other divine messages?

As the literal words of God Signup and view all the answers

What happened to several of Muhammad's companions after his death?

They were killed in the Battle of Yamama Signup and view all the answers

Why did Abu Bakr decide to collect the Quran into one volume?

To prevent distortion or loss of its content Signup and view all the answers

Chronological Order in Religious Texts

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