Chapter 1: The Quran - I.r.e Form 1 Notes, AudioVisuals, Questions & Answers

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THE QURAN

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

1. state the meaning of the Qur’an
2. discuss the need for revelation of the Qur’an
3. explain the importance of the Qur’an
4. describe the role played by anger Jibril in the revelation of the Qur’an
5. explain the reasons for revelation of the Qur’an in portions
6. recite the selected Surah
7. state the teachings of the given Surah.

CONTENTS

1. Ulumul Qur’an
   1. Definition
   2. Need for revelation (Q7:2, Q7:203)
2. Revelation
   1. Role of angel Jibril (Q16:102-103, Q26:l92-199)
   2. Revelation of the Qur’an in portions (Q25:32)
3. The study of selected surah
   1. Al-Fatiha (QI)
   2. An-Nasir (QI 10)
   3. Al-Fil (QIOS)
   4. Al-Asr (Q103)

Meaning of the Quran

[Q: 36:2]; [Q: 85:21];[Q: 17:9]

The Quran is a religious book used by Muslims all over the world as a book of guidance. Most of the world religions have their specific books which they use for reference. Do you know any religious books used by members other faiths? Can you mention any of them? Just as every religion has its own religious book, Muslims have the Quran as their main source of reference and they have a duty to learn, understand and constantly refer to it. As a Muslim, have you read the Quran? Muslims believe that the Holy Quran is the last book to be revealed by Allah. It is because of its important position in the Islamic faith that throughout our course we shall be using the Quran as our immediate source of reference. 
Can you remember the meaning of the word Quran from your Islamic Religious Education in Primary school?
This word comes from an Arabic root qara'a which means "to read or to recite.” Quran in Arabic therefore literally means recitation or something that is continuously recited. It is equivalent in meaning      to      qira'ah,      as      both      come      from      the       same       verb       ‘qara'a.’  This name is specifically mentioned in the text of the Quran as a reference to itself in several places. From the verses you have read, you will learn that the Quran has been referred as a book of guidance, a book full of wisdom and a Glorious. Read the following verses:
In Islam the word Quran is defined as the divine speech of Allah Subhanahu Wa Taala (S.W.T), sent down upon the last Prophet Muhammad Peace be Upon Him (P.B.U.H), through the Angel Jibril Aleihi Swalatu wa Salaam(A.S) to human kind. Since its revelation the Quran has remained the  same without being distorted.

​Other Names of the Quran

Do you know that the Quran is referred to with other different names? Mention some of these names. For the names you have mentioned, it can be seen that some of the names of the Quran have been referred to in the Quran itself while others are derived from the functions of the Quran. Among these names are:

• Furqaan (criterion) “Blessed is He Who sent down the Criterion to His servant, that it may be an admonition to all creatures.” [Q: 25: 1]
• Nadhir (warner) “Verily this Quran Doth guide to that which is most right (or stable), and giveth the Glad tidings to the believers who work deeds of righteousness, that they have a magnificent reward.”[Q: 17:9]
• Rahma (mercy) “A guide and a Mercy to the doers of good”[Q: 31:3]
• Tanzil (revelation) “Verily this is a Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds.”[Q: 26: 192]
• Dhikr (reminder) “We have without doubt, send down the message; And We will assuredly guard it (from corruption)[Q: 15: 9]
• Kitab (The book) “We have revealed for you (O men) a Book in which is a message for you: will you not then understand.”[Q : 21:10]
• Hudan (Guidance) “We gave Moses the book, and made it a Guide to the children of Israel, ​ (commanding): “Take not other than Me as disposer of (your) affair.”[Q:17: 2:5]

All these names reflect one of the various aspects of the revealed words of Allah. Other names include Nur (Light), Majid (Glorious), and Mubarak (Blessed) Bashir (Announcer), among others. Can you mention the other names of the Holy Quran that have not been listed above?
Ulumul Quran
The term Ulum means ‘a science.’It Refers to the detailed scientific study of a subject. If you look at the various subjects you are offered in Form one, you will notice that each of them has a different approach of studying it.These approaches are what we refer to as Ulum (the Science).The Quran, being a wide subject area of study also has its unique features that must be studied in a particular way. Therefore, Ulumul Quran is a scientific study that includes a variety of fields related to Al – Quran such as it’s:

• Revelation.
• Collection and compilation.
• Order and arrangement of suras.
• Translation of the Quran (tafsir).
• Reasons for the translation of the suras ( Asbaabu Nnuzul)
• Characteristics of language
• Style of writing and theme
• Recitation (Tajweed) among other

We are going to look at one of the above areas in our next discussion.

​Need for the revelation of the Quran.

• In life everything has a reason and a purpose for its being, just as we have a purpose for coming to school. Why do you think the Quran was revealed to humankind? Revelation of the Quran came at a time when there was ignorance and the socity was full of social vices, a period referred to as Jahiliya. Someof the reasons for revelation of the Quran are as follows:
• The earlier scriptures were tampered and interfered with by man thus losing their authenticity. Hence the revelation of the Quran was to correct the wrong message.
• The Quran was given to Prophet Muhammad, the seal of the prophet with a universal  message unlike the other books which were sent to particular generations at specific time.  For example The Torah (Taurat) was sent to the Children of Israel through Prophet Musa (A.S) while Zabur was sent to the followers of Prophet Daud.

Read the following two verses from the Holy Quran:

• Almighty Allah (S.W.T) Says:“To the Thamud people (We sent) Salih, one of their own brethren: He said: ‘O my people! Worship Allah; ye have no other god but Him.Now has come unto you a clear sign from your Lord! This she camel of Allah is a sign unto you...” [Q: 7:73]
• Almighty Allah (S.W.T) Says:“To the Ad people, (We send) Hud, one of their own brethren: He said: ‘O my people! Worship Allah! You have No other god but Him. Will you not fear (Allah)?”[Q: 7:65]
• To fulfill Allah’s promise as well as prophesies of the other earlier revealed scriptures on the coming of the Quran and that of prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H).
• Almighty Allah (S.W.T)Says:“And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said: ‘O children of Israel! I am the messenger of Allah (sent) to you confirming the law (which came) before me and giving Glad Tidings of a messenger to come after me whose name shall be Ahmad.But when he came to them with clear signs, they said, ‘This is evident sorcery.”
  [Q: 61:6]
• To narrate and summarizestories and events of the earlier generation in order to offer teachings, lessons, warnings and guidance to shape community.
• Almighty Allah (S.W.T)Says:“There is in, their stories,instructions for men endued with ​understanding.It is not a tale invented,but a confirmation of what went before it-A detailed exposition of all things,and a guide and a mercy to any such as believe.” [Q: 12: 111]
• Believe in One True God: The most important topic mentioned throughout the Quran is the belief in the One, True God. God informs us that He has no partner, no son, no equal, and that none has the right to be worshipped except Him alone. Nothing is comparable to God and none of His creation resembles Him. The Qur’an also rejects the notion of attributing human qualities and limitations to Allah (SWT).
• Almighty Allah (S.W.T) says, “And your god is One God. There is no god but He, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” [Q 2:163]
• Rejection All False Gods: Since Allah alone is the only One worthy of worship, false gods must be rejected. The Quranalso rejects the notion of attributing divine qualities to anyone or anything other than Allah.
• Almighty Allah (S.W.T) Says: “And worship Allah and associate none with Him…” [Q:4:36]
• To remind us of the Day of Judgment:This Holy Quranreminds us that everyone will taste death and will be held accountable for all their actions and sayings: 
  Almighty Allah (S.W.T) says: “We shall set up scales of justice for the Day of Judgment, so that not a soul will be dealt with unjustly in the least…”[Q: 21:47]
• Fulfilling the Intended Way of Life: The purpose of life is to worship Allah alone, and live one’s life according to the way of life prescribed by Allah. In Islam, worship is a comprehensive term that includes all actions and sayings (whether private or public) that Allah loves and is pleased with. Therefore, by doing what Allah commands, a Muslim is worshipping God and fulfilling his purpose in life.
  Amighty Allah (S.W.T) says, “I have only created Jinns and men, that they may serve Me.”[Q: 51:56]

REVELATION

​Revelation is the divine communication of Allah (S.W.T) to his creatures. In this communication, Allah (S.W.T) either uses the Arch Angel Jibril or any by other methods which shall be studies in Form Two. An example of this communication is when Allah (S.W.T) revealed to the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) the first five verses of Sura al-Alaqa through Angel Jibril. Refer to [Q: 96:1-5]
The above paragraph shows us thatthe Almighty Allah (S.W.T) communicates to his Prophets in the form of revelations. Allah (S.W.T) says in the Holy Quran that;
“It is not fitting for a man that Allah should speak to him except by inspiration, or from behind a veil, or by sending of a messenger to reveal, with Allah’s permission, what Allah will; for He is most High, Most Wise.”[Q: 42:51]
From the verse we have read, we see the Arch Angel Jibril acting as an intermediary between Allah (S.W.T) and the prophets as the bearer of the revelation.Angel Jibril undertook the following duties in the revelation of the Qur’an:
The role of Angel Jibril

1. He lowered the Quran from Lauhil Mahfudh (well preserved tablet), the seventh heaven to Baitul– Izza; the lowest heaven.
2. He lowered the Quran from Baitul-Izza to earthand revealedit in portions to the prophet throughout his 23 years of prophet hood.
3. He taught the prophet how to recite the Holy Quran correctly. He would
4. He assisted the prophet in the order and arrangement of the Quran. He used to appear before the prophet at the beginning of every month of Ramadhan and the prophet used to recite all the chapters while Jibril would guide him on the order and arrangement.
5. He played an intermediary role between the Almighty Allah to the prophet (P.B.U.H).
6. He assisted the prophet in memorizing the Quran during revelation; he would only leave after the prophet had grasped the verses.
7. Assisted the prophet in interpreting and understanding the QuranHe was the comforter of the prophet because revelation was a difficult experience.Aisha (R.A.) reported thatAl - Harith bin Hisham asked Allah Apostle (P.B.U.H) how the divine inspiration was revealed to Him. Allah’s Apostle replied; “sometimes it is revealed like the ringing of a bell, this form of inspiration (wahyi) is the hardest of all and then this state passes off after I have grasped what is inspired. Sometimes the Angel comes in the form of a man and talks to me and I  grasp whatever he says.”
   What are the other duties that Angel Jibril played in the life of the prophet apart from revealing the Qur’an?
8. REASON WHY THE QURAN WAS REVEALED IN PORTIONS. We have just learnt that Arch Angel Jibril lowered the Quran from Baitul-Izza and revealed it in portions.

What do you think are the reasons why the Quran was revealed in portions? Let us consider the following points:

1. To address the prophet continuously in order to strengthen his heart. Almighty Allah (S.W.T) says:
   “You and those who disbelieve say “why is the Quran not revealed to him all at once?” but it is like that in order that we may steady your heart with it, and I have arranged its component parts in an orderly, consistent manner.”[Q: 25:3]
   (It is) a Quran which we have divided (into parts from time to time) in order that you might recite it to men at intervals: We have revealed it by stages.” [Q: 17:106]
2. The process of revelation was a very difficult experience considering human ability and limitations; therefore it was revealed in portions to ease the task.
3. To provide room for spiritual growth and development for the prophet and his companions.
4. To progressively implement the sharia of Allah(S.W.T) that is providing continuous guidance.
5. To make it easy for the believers to understand and apply the rules of the Quran.
6. To make it memorization easier because the Arabs chiefly relied on memory to preserve information.
   Allah says (S.W.T) “(These are) the ones who wait and watch about you, if you do gain a victory from Allah, they say: were we not with you? But if the unbelievers gain an advantage over you, and did we not guard you from the believers?” [Q: 4:141]
7. Dealing with problems as they arise whenever a new happening emerges the Quran was there
   to provide the necessary solutions and answer. Example of this is when the Almighty Allah says(S.W.T): “And they ask you about Dhul Qarnayn tell them I will read to you a report.”[Q: 18:83]
8. An indication of the true source of the Quran as it was revealed in a period of 23 years without any contradictions.
   The Almighty Allah says (S.W.T):“Won’t they contemplate the Quran if it had come from other than Allah; they would have found in it many contradictions?” [Q: 4:82]

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Give reasons why the Quran is the Last and Final Word of God

Answer

1. Quran was given to the last Prophet, no other Prophet will come after Muhammad (s.a.w) and thus his revelation was considered the final revelation.
2. The Quran is a miracle, it is beyond human power, and this is because no human being can reproduce a copy similar to it.
3. The Quran is addressed to the whole mankind whereas the previous revelations were addressed to a particular people, for instance, Taurat was meant for the Jews only.
4. The message of the Quran is eternal, since it is applicable anywhere around the world and at all times its judgment is perfect putting in consideration the question of equity.
5. It guards the previous revelations and restores eternal truth thus guiding humanity to the straight path.
6. The teaching of the Quran is all encompassing, dealing with all aspects of life e.g. moral. Legal, political, social, economical and international relations.
7. It teaches about the histories of the past nations and their Prophets, an indication that it is addressing the last Ummah no nation will come after it.
8. The other revealed books were revealed before the Quran, this is because the teachings of the other revelations are included in the Quran thus the final revelation.
9. The earlier revelation has given a prophecy of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) that he will come to complete the chain of Prophethood.
10. Other Prophets were sent to their own nations to give guidance but the message of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was for all humanity.
11. The Quran is a complete book of guidance as it is a complete way of life.
12. Prophet Muhammad to whom the Quran was revealed is the Seal of the prophets, the final decisive Prophet after whom no more will come. He is Allah’s decisive messenger to whom the revelation of Quran was vouchsafed.

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​Why is it important to memorize the Quran?

Answer

1. Whoever memorizes Qur’an and acts upon it; Allah will reward him and honor him greatly for that, so that he will rise in status in Paradise to a level commensurate with what he memorized of the Book of Allah. Ibn 'Amr reported that the Prophet (S.A.W) said: "It will be said to the companion of the Qur’an after he has entered Paradise, 'Recite, and rise!' For every verse he recites he will rise one level (in Paradise), until he recites the last verse with him (i.e., in his memory)." (Abu Dawood)
2. The Parents of the Memorizer of the Qur'an will receive the highest Honor of wearing a crown on the Day of Judgment. It was narrated that Buraydah said: “The Prophet (s.a.w) said: ‘Whoever reads the Qur’an, learns it and acts in accordance with it, on the Day of Resurrection his parents will be given a crown to wear whose light will be like the light of the sun, and his parents will be given garments which far surpass everything to be found in this world. They will say, “Why have we been given this to wear?” It will be said, “Because your child learned the Qur’an.”
3. For every letter the Memorizer of the Qur'an recites is rewarded ten times or more. The Prophet (s.a.w) said: “Whoever recites one Word from the Book of Allah will be rewarded for a good deed and ten more like it; and I don’t say that Alif Lam Mim is a letter but Alif is a letter and Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter” (Tirmidhi & Al-Darami)
4. The Qur'an will intercede for the Memorizer of the Qur'an: It was narrated that Abu Umaamah al-Baahili said: “I heard the Prophet (s.a.w) say: ‘Recite the Qur’an, for it will come on the Day of Resurrection to intercede for its companions. Recite the two bright ones, al-Baqarah and Surat Aal ‘Imraan, for they will come on the Day of Resurrection like two clouds or two shades or two flocks of birds in ranks, pleading for those who recite them. Recite Surat al-Baqarah for to take recourse to it is a blessing and to give it up is a cause of grief, and the magicians cannot confront it.” (Muslim and Al-Bukhaari).
5. The memorizer of the Qur’an will be granted Jannah so long as he followed the lawful and kept away from the prohibited. Hadrat Ali (RA) reports that the Prophet (s.a.w) said: “Anyone who knows the Quran by heart and follows the lawful and the prohibited according to it, he will be sent to Heaven by Allah .” (Tirmidhi).
6. There is double reward for those who try hard to memorise the Qur'an Aisha that the Prophet (s.a.w) said: The likeness of the one who reads Quran and memorizes it is that he is with the righteous honorable scribes. The likeness of the one who reads it and tries hard to memorize it even though it is difficult for him, he will have (at least) a double reward. (Al-Bukhaari)
7. It is among the methods of preserving the message of the Quran hence enabling its perpetuation to the next generation.
8. Memorization of the Quran is an act of ibadah, hence one is rewarded by Allah(s.w)
9. Those who memorize the Quran are held in high esteem in the Ummah.
10. It helps in remembering and understanding the content of the Quran.
11. To maintain accuracy of the message of the Quran.
12. Those who have memorized the Quran are highly sought after and valued by the Islamic learning institutions and universities and the world of scholarship.
13. Necessary for perfection of prayer.

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​Discuss the significance of the preservation of the Quran.

Answer

1. The preserved Qur’an provides a uniform reading/recitation of the Arabic text for both Arab and non-Arab speaking Muslims.
2. It helps to perpetuate the message of Allah to the future generation.
3. It provides indisputable source of law in Islamic Sharia.
4. It can easily be referred to when the need arises. It is an easy source of reference for research and scholarship.
5. Preservation helps in protecting the message from infiltration.
6. There is a reward for those who help in the preservation of the Qur’an as well as those who recite it.
7. It is a symbol for Islam as it represents the book of the Muslims.
8. Preserved Qur’an is a unifying factor for all Muslims in all places and generations.
9. Preservation of the Quran motivates Muslims to learn Arabic so that they can read the Qur’an in its authentic form.
10. It also encourages the Muslims to study other sciences related to the Qur’an and hence search for knowledge.
11. It has helped in the preservation of Arabic literature.

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​Give five benefits of translating the Quran into Kiswahili.

Answer

1. It is an affirmation of the universal nature of Islam.
2. It enables non-Muslims to read the message of Islam hence revealing to them the truth about Islam.
3. Points out to non-Arabic speaking Muslims about Allah’s commands thus enabling to practice Islam.
4. It creates awareness among all people about the good qualities of Islam.
5. It helps in the spread of Islam in East Africa as people will be able to comprehend the teachings of the Holy Quran.
6. The translation incorporates transliteration which helps in the correct pronunciation of the verses.
7. The translated Qur’an can be used as a resource in schools, colleges and universities.
8. People will be able to solve any problem or issue which they come across with ease without much problems.
9. Another benefit is that when it is read with translation, it makes us able to understand life better and just by reading Quran, we can accept and reject certain practices of society.
10. Through translation one will be able to understand the Quran better thus guiding him to the straight path.

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​What are limitations of translating the Quran into other languages?

Answer

1. Since the Qur’an was revealed in Arabic, a translation would not be the actual Word of Allah.
2. The uniqueness of the Qur’an would be lost in the translation.
3. The authenticity of the Qur’an would be interfered with/ translation would never express the true meaning of the Qur’an.
4. It will give room to non Muslims to translate the Qur’an.
5. Translation can water down the message of the Qur’an.
6. Some Arabic words and expressions will not get their equivalent in other languages.
7. The translated Qur’an cannot be recited during prayer.
8. It creates laziness in reading the Qur’an in Arabic.

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​Give reasons for narrating stories of the Prophets in the Holy Qur’an.

Answer

There are many wisdoms and reasons why the stories of prophets mentioned in the Quran. The most significant of them are as follows:

1. The stories of prophets prove that the Quran is the word of Allah and the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) is the last prophet, this is because, the fact that an illiterate person informs people about the events in the past as if he has seen them proves that he is the Messenger of Allah and that his knowledge is based on the divine revelation.
2. They were narrated in order to teach believers something and make them draw lessons from various events. For instance, the verses that were sent down about Nabii Ibrahim (a.s) in Makkah are usually about his struggle of oneness and belief against his nation.
3. One of the important reasons why the stories of the prophets are mentioned in the Quran is to console and strengthen all of the believers, primarily the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) and to threaten the unbelievers with torture.
4. Another reason why the stories of the prophets are mentioned in the Quran is to prove the institution of Prophethood that the institution of Prophethood exists in the history of mankind. He who cannot deny the institution of Prophethood cannot deny Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w).
5. The belief of the believing people are strengthened against the attacks and denials of the people of deviation by mentioning the stories of the prophets in the Quran, since they show that the way that Muslims are following is not an ideology and belief that is put forward for the first time but a continuation of the struggle between belief and unbelief that has been going on throughout history
6. The stories of the Prophets serve as explanation of the general principles of the message of Islam.
7. The Prophets inculcate in the minds of the people the doctrine of the Unity of Allah. All the Prophets preached Tawheed an example is evident during Nabii Ibrahim (a.s) when he called his people to worship one God.
8. They give lessons on communities and people who lived before the Prophet (SAW), their stories give information on the people who lived before the Prophet (SAW), some of these stories serve as a warning to evil doers and give glad tidings to those who do good.
9. They indicate and serve as a proof of the continuity of the message which was revealed to earlier Prophets and completely to Prophet Mohammad, the seal of the prophets and the final Prophet.
10. To prove the Universality of the Prophethood of Muhammad/was sent for all humankind whereas the earlier Prophets were each sent to his own nation (people) for their guidance.

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​Explain the importance of the Qur’an to a Muslim.

Answer

1. Quran is the most truthful speech, the most eloquent advice to Muslims which they need to listen to it carefully inorder to preserve the words of Allah (s.w).
2. The Holy Qur’an guides us to all aspects of life i.e. socially, morally, politically and spiritually, thus enabling people to live in peace and harmony.
3. Our supplications get answered if we were to pray after reading the Holy Qur’an, thus it also helps in strengthening our faith.
4. Students get wise when they start reading the Qur’an in their childhood, thus Holy Book is the best intellectual treasure a student can have.
5. The Quran reminds the Christians and Jews about the right path of their religions and the correct commands and guides in their holy books. It thus explains the deviations in their holy books, and therefore invites them to the new message which subsumes all what is true in their Scriptures.
6. It also calls Muslims to think deliberately in God creations that are the right way to believe in God. In this regards, Quran contained a wide variety of scientific statements that become only proven by state of art of technology, science, and information. These scientific statements are considered as miracles of Quran that prove Quran is a God revelation and not human wrote text.
7. Quran recitation inculcates love and fear of Allah. This is because some verses of the Quran contain soothing effect while others contains harsh tone to the disbelievers and the evil doers.
8. Inculcates love and respect for the Prophet (SAW) to whom the Qur’an was revealed.
9. It also contains narratives of peoples and nations of the past and prophets.
10. Helps to improve Arabic and services as an incentive for the study of Arabi

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​State ways in which the Quran has been protected from interpolation.

Answer

1. Allah has promised to preserve the Quran. “Verily, it is we who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e. the Quran) and surely we will guard it (from corruption) (Quran 15:9)
2. The Quran was standardized during the reign of Caliph Uthman and has remained in the same Arabic dialect throughout the ages in the world.
3. The Quran is always recited in prayers in its original form, thus it becomes very difficult for one to interfere with it since People will easily notice the mistake.
4. The Quran is a source of Sharia, thus its teachings is applied daily in our lives.
5. It has been memorized by many people in its original form.
6. The translation of the Quran is not done without the Arabic version beside it.
7. It has been written in separate volumes (Juzuu)
8. The Quran must be quoted in its original form. Paraphrasing is not allowed.
9. Allah has promised stiff punishment in the hereafter for those people who interpolate the Quran.
10. The Quran has been recorded in magnetic / electronic media.
11. There are rules and regulations regarding the handling, reading and reciting the Quran i.e. with proper articulation and pronunciation.
12. Madrassa schools teach the Quran and Arabic.
13. Recitation of the Quran is held all over the world.
14. Recited at the beginning of every Muslim function.
15. Memorization Quran is encouraged through competition all over the Muslim world.
16. Some Surahs with special significance are written separately and encouraged to be read.
17. The whole volume is recited in the month of Ramadhan in Taraweeh prayers.

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​Give five facts that prove that the Quran is from Allah.

Answer

1. The Quran challenges disbelievers to produce anything like it.
2. The Prophet (s.a.w) was not literate / good orator and would not have produced the Quran.
3. The Quran has miracles that prove that it could not be the work of man.
4. During the time of the revelation of the Quran, poetry was at its climax, but none could manage the style of the Quran/ match the style of the Quran.
5. It foretells events that are to come / foretells future events which always become true.
6. The Quran reprimands the Prophet and he did not hide this verse contrary to the norms of a human.

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​State the lessons that Muslims can learn from Surah Al-Fiil.

Answer

1. The Kaaba is under the protection of Allah no one can destroy it except for his will.
2. Muslims should put their trust in Allah and have faith in Him alone when faced with challenges.
3. The surah is a warning to those who are intoxicated with power to know that their days are numbered just as king Abraha.
4. Allah can use his creatures however small to destroy the enemy and all sort of evil.
5. Allah is All-Powerful no one can defeat Him.
6. No one can go against Allah’s will He always does what He wants without opposition.

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