Sacred Islamic Texts
There are two main sacred texts in Islam: the Qur'an
and the Hadith. These two texts form the basis for all Islamic theology,
practice and Sharia (Islamic law).
The Qur'an is the most sacred text, as it is believed to be the literal word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
The Qur'an, whose name means "recitation" in Arabic, is the sacred text of Islam and the highest authority in both religious and legal matters.
The Qur'an is the most sacred text, as it is believed to be the literal word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
The Qur'an, whose name means "recitation" in Arabic, is the sacred text of Islam and the highest authority in both religious and legal matters.
TASK
You are to watch the following You Tube clips on "The Introduction to World Religions" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYcNew1KGI0&feature=related and "What is the Qur'an" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF6xl04Rta8.
You will need to watch them twice. The second time you watch it you are to gather your own notes on the significance and purpose of the Qur'an and Hadith. Aim to have at least 10 dot points on each (Please use your headphones)
Additional information about the Qur'an:
Muslims believe the Qur'an to be a flawless record of the Angel Gabriel's revelations to Muhammad from 610 until his death in 632 AD. It is also believed to be a perfect copy of a heavenly Qur'an that has existed eternally.
The Qur'an's name is derived from Gabriel's initial command to Muhammad to "Recite!" Recitation is a fundamental concept associated with the Qur'an. The first followers of the Prophet memorized his recitation in order to recite it to others, following an established Arabic method for preserving poetry.
The revelation was put in writing shortly after Muhammad's death to preserve the content from corruption, but it is still regarded as most authentic when recited aloud.
Most of the Qur'an is written in the first person plural, with God as the speaker. When Muhammad himself speaks, his words are introduced by "Say," to clarify he is being commanded by Allah to speak.
The Hadith is a secondary text that records sayings of Muhammad and his followers. Hadith (Arabic for "narrative" or "report") is Islamic tradition: it is a record of the words and deeds of the Prophet, his family, and his companions.
Although not regarded as the spoken Word of God like the Qur'an, Hadith is an important source of doctrine, law, and practice. It is revered in Islam as a major source of religious law and moral guidance and has been studied in Muslim religious colleges since the Middle Ages by both male and female scholars.
You are to watch the following You Tube clips on "The Introduction to World Religions" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYcNew1KGI0&feature=related and "What is the Qur'an" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF6xl04Rta8.
You will need to watch them twice. The second time you watch it you are to gather your own notes on the significance and purpose of the Qur'an and Hadith. Aim to have at least 10 dot points on each (Please use your headphones)
Additional information about the Qur'an:
Muslims believe the Qur'an to be a flawless record of the Angel Gabriel's revelations to Muhammad from 610 until his death in 632 AD. It is also believed to be a perfect copy of a heavenly Qur'an that has existed eternally.
The Qur'an's name is derived from Gabriel's initial command to Muhammad to "Recite!" Recitation is a fundamental concept associated with the Qur'an. The first followers of the Prophet memorized his recitation in order to recite it to others, following an established Arabic method for preserving poetry.
The revelation was put in writing shortly after Muhammad's death to preserve the content from corruption, but it is still regarded as most authentic when recited aloud.
Most of the Qur'an is written in the first person plural, with God as the speaker. When Muhammad himself speaks, his words are introduced by "Say," to clarify he is being commanded by Allah to speak.
The Hadith is a secondary text that records sayings of Muhammad and his followers. Hadith (Arabic for "narrative" or "report") is Islamic tradition: it is a record of the words and deeds of the Prophet, his family, and his companions.
Although not regarded as the spoken Word of God like the Qur'an, Hadith is an important source of doctrine, law, and practice. It is revered in Islam as a major source of religious law and moral guidance and has been studied in Muslim religious colleges since the Middle Ages by both male and female scholars.