The Holy Quran Overview

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What does the Arabic word 'QUR'AN' mean?

Book

Guide

Reading or Reciting (correct)

Revelation

How many years was the Holy Qur'an revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?

23 years (correct)

10 years

15 years

40 years

Which of the following is NOT a title of the Qur'an?

Al-Majeed

An-Nur

As-Sunnah (correct)

Al-Hudaa

What is the term used for the initial forms of revelation?

Suhufs Signup and view all the answers

Which Prophet received the At-Taurah?

Musa (AS) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Arabic word 'Qur'an' mean?

Reading or Reciting Signup and view all the answers

How long was the period of revelation for the Holy Qur'an?

23 years Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for revealing the Holy Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?

Angel Jibril (AS) Signup and view all the answers

Which title is NOT associated with the Holy Qur'an?

Al-Nasaa Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) have in the recording of the Qur'an?

He dictated and supervised its writing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of revelation where Allah communicated directly to the Prophets without them seeing Him?

Kalamin Min Wara il Hijab Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following focuses primarily on legislative matters of Islam?

Madinah Surahs Signup and view all the answers

Which event is an example of Allah inspiring a Prophet through dreams?

Prophet Ibrahim being told to sacrifice his son Signup and view all the answers

How many chapters are there in the Holy Qur'an?

114 Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary reason for the compilation of the Holy Qur'an after the Prophet Muhammad's death?

To ensure uniformity in recitation and agreement Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the suggestion to compile the Holy Quran into a single volume?

Many members of the memorizers committee were killed during the Riddah conflict Signup and view all the answers

Who was entrusted with the compilation of the Quran after the suggestion was accepted?

Zaid ibn Thabit Signup and view all the answers

What ensured the preservation of the Quran from corruption?

Allah's promise to protect the Quran Signup and view all the answers

How many copies of the compiled Quran were initially produced?

Seven Signup and view all the answers

What type of matters do the Madinah Suwar of the Quran primarily address?

Legislative matters Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Holy Quran

The Arabic word "Quran" means "reading" or "reciting."
The Quran is a divine book revealed by Allah to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) over 23 years.

Names and Titles of the Quran

Al-Qur'an (the Reading or Reciting)
Al-Majeed (the Glorious)
Al-Kitaab (the Book)
Al-Hudaa (the Guide)
Ad-Dhikr (the Reminder)
At-Tanzeel (the one sent down)
An-Nur (the Light)
Al-Hukum (the Judgment)
Al-Bayaan (the Plain)
As-Shifaah (the Cure)

Revelation (Al-Wahyu)

The Arabic word "Al-Wahyu" means revelation and refers to the communication between Allah and His servants through His chosen Prophets and Messengers.
Early forms of revelation were called "Suhufs" (scrolls or tablets).
- Suhufu Adam (AS): 10
- Suhufu Idriss (AS): 30
- Suhufu Shis (AS): 50
- Suhufu Ebrahim (AS): 10
Later forms were called "Kutub" (books or scriptures).
- At-Taurah (revealed to Musa (AS))
- Al-Injeel (revealed to Essa (AS))
- Az-Zaburr (revealed to Dawud (AS))
- Al-Quran (revealed to Muhammad (S.A.W))

Modes of Revelation (Maratibul-Wahyi)

Wahyi (By Inspiration) : Simple means of revelation where Allah communicated directly to the Prophets' minds or through dreams.
Kalamin Min Wara il Hijab (Speech from Behind a Veil): Allah communicated directly to the Prophets without the Prophet seeing Him.
Irsu'al Rusul (Sending of Messengers): Angels carry out Allah's wishes and deliver messages.

Piecemeal Revelation (Tanzilul Quran Munajaman)

The Holy Quran was revealed gradually over 23 years.
Revealed in Makkah and Madinah.
Makkan Surahs: Shorter chapters revealed before the Prophet Muhammad's migration.
- Focus on:
  - Tawhid (Unity of Allah)
  - Allah's mercy to mankind
  - Allah's power in nature
  - Afterlife
  - Judgement Day
  - Paradise and hellfire
Madinah Surahs: Longer chapters revealed after the Prophet Muhammad's migration.
- Focus on:
  - Legislative matters (such as inheritance)
92 chapters in total.

The Preservation of the Holy Quran

Allah promised to protect the Quran from corruption.
Allah gave the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) a receptive memory.
The Prophet encouraged his companions to memorize the Quran.
The Quran was written on various materials by the Sahaba (companions).
The Prophet appointed a committee of writers to record verses revealed by him under his own dictation and supervision.

The Compilation of the Holy Quran

The idea of compiling a complete Quran emerged after the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)'s death.
Umar ibn Khattab suggested to Khalifa Abu Bakr Siddiq to compile the Quran.
Zaid ibn Thabit, the former head of the committee of writers formed by the Prophet, was entrusted with the task.
Seven copies were produced after the compilation.

Other Important Points

The Quran was revealed in stages over 23 years.
Ninety-two chapters (Surahs) were revealed in Makkah.
About 23 Surahs were revealed in Madinah.
Madinah Surahs deal with legislative matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance.
The preservation of the Quran is ensured by Allah's commitment to protecting it and the Prophet’s receptive memory where Angel Jibril recited the Quran to the Prophet.

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Explore the significance of the Holy Quran, its divine revelation to Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and its various names and titles. This quiz will delve into the concept of Al-Wahyu, detailing earlier revelations and their significance in Islamic tradition.