30 Questions
How did man preserve his thoughts before the invention of writing?
By using a combination of memory and writing
What is highlighted as a limitation of relying solely on writing for preservation?
Inadvertent mistakes and omissions
Why did man invent the art of writing to preserve his thoughts?
To overcome the limitations of individual memory
What is a common challenge highlighted when revising a written document?
Change in the intended meaning
Why does the text mention that writing alone is not infallible?
Due to inevitable changes in the writer's style
What did man rely on to preserve knowledge besides memory and writing?
Passing knowledge through oral traditions
During which months would the Prophet recite the portion of the Qur'an revealed up to that point?
Ramadan
What was the reason for the Prophet repeating the revelations constantly to his companions?
To avoid revealing new laws
Why weren't penal laws like those for theft or murder revealed immediately when needed?
Because the revelations were received in fragments
How many years did Muhammad spend in Mecca and Madinah combined receiving revelations?
23 years
What event occurred in the last year of Muhammad's life regarding reciting the Qur'an?
Gabriel asked him to recite the entire Qur'an twice
Why did the Prophet sometimes receive revelations consisting of only a few verses?
To avoid overwhelming the companions
What habit dates back to the time of the Prophet according to the text?
Learning the entire Qur'an by heart
What has reinforced the integrity of the Qur'an's text?
Learning the text in the presence of the author
What did every master indicate in detail in the certificate given by him according to the text?
Conformity with what the master learned
What habit has continued from the very beginning to modern times based on the text?
Learning by heart or reading written text
Who has always encouraged the habit of learning the Qur'an by heart?
Caliphs
What distinguished feature is mentioned about the certificates given by masters in the text?
Detailed conformity with the master's learning
What is one of the remarkable features of the Qur'an as mentioned in the text?
It was codified by the Prophet Muhammad himself
How is the preservation of the Qur'an described in the text?
Through memorization and writing with no variations
What is the role of the Prophet Muhammad regarding the Qur'an?
An intermediary for the reception and communication of revelations
How does God reveal His will and command to His human messenger according to the text?
Through a celestial messenger (angel)
How does the text describe God's relation to language?
God is above all bounds of language
What metaphor is used in the text to explain the relationship between prophets and revelation?
Prophets are lightbulbs and revelation is like an electric current
Who reported the saying of the Prophet: 'Capture science by means of writing'?
Anas
What did Anas do with the sheets of documents containing the sayings of the Prophet?
Unrolled them and read out to the Prophet for correction
Why did the companions of the Prophet leave accounts of him for their children and relatives?
To preserve the history of their religion
What was an added incentive for the survivors among the companions of the Prophet to pay closer attention to the preservation of their memoirs?
The decreasing number of those who knew first-hand Hadith
'Capture science by means of writing' implies:
Science should be documented in writing
What is the significance of Anas unrolling sheets of documents containing the sayings of the Prophet?
It highlights his focus on preservation and verification
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