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What does the Arabic word 'QUR'AN' mean?
How many years was the Holy Qur'an revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?
Which of the following is NOT a title of the Qur'an?
What is the term used for the initial forms of revelation?
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Which Prophet received the At-Taurah?
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What does the Arabic word 'Qur'an' mean?
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How long was the period of revelation for the Holy Qur'an?
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Who was responsible for revealing the Holy Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?
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Which title is NOT associated with the Holy Qur'an?
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What role did the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) have in the recording of the Qur'an?
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What is the method of revelation where Allah communicated directly to the Prophets without them seeing Him?
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Which of the following focuses primarily on legislative matters of Islam?
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Which event is an example of Allah inspiring a Prophet through dreams?
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How many chapters are there in the Holy Qur'an?
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What was a primary reason for the compilation of the Holy Qur'an after the Prophet Muhammad's death?
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What prompted the suggestion to compile the Holy Quran into a single volume?
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Who was entrusted with the compilation of the Quran after the suggestion was accepted?
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What ensured the preservation of the Quran from corruption?
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How many copies of the compiled Quran were initially produced?
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What type of matters do the Madinah Suwar of the Quran primarily address?
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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
- Focus on:
- Madinah Surahs: Longer chapters revealed after the Prophet Muhammad's migration.
- Focus on:
- Legislative matters (such as inheritance)
- Focus on:
- 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.
