The words of Prophet Muhammad today
I can explain how the Qur'an and Hadith influence Muslims today.
The words of Prophet Muhammad today
I can explain how the Qur'an and Hadith influence Muslims today.
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Key learning points
- After Prophet Muhammad died, his revelations were gathered together into the Qur'an.
- Other sayings and deeds were collected in the Hadith which inspires Muslims today.
- The Qur’an and Hadith are used in Muslim life to inform their practice.
- We can better understand Muslim worldviews by examining how Prophet’s words are interpreted by different Muslims.
Keywords
Qur'an - sacred book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as dictated to Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Jibr'il
Hadith - collection of traditions containing sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad
Interpretation - when you understand or explain something in your own way
Guidance - advice or direction that helps make the right choices or find the best way to do something
Common misconception
The Qur'an was authored by the Prophet Muhammad.
Most Muslims believe that the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad and is the word of God (Allah). The Hadith contain sayings of Muhammad collected by his companions.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What did the people of Arabia believe at the time of Prophet Muhammad?
Q2.Prophet Muhammad was ...
Q3.What cave would Prophet Muhammad go to where he received his first revelation?
Q4.What story did the Prophet Muhammad use to teach that caring for the poor was an important responsibility?
Q5.What do Muslims call their daily prayer?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the correct definition.
sacred book of Islam, believed to be the word of God
collection of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad
when you understand or explain something in your own way
advice that helps make the right choices