Authority of other sacred texts in Islam
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the importance of holy books in Islam, other than the Qur'an.
Key learning points
- Belief in the holy books of Islam is a key belief for Muslims.
- The Torah, Gospel, Psalms and Scrolls (of Ibrahim) are all sacred texts in Islam.
- The Qur'an teaches Muslims that these texts have been corrupted over time.
- The Qur'an corrects understandings from those texts for Muslims.
Keywords
Corrupted - altered from its original divine form
Gospel - Injeel, revelation given to Prophet Jesus (Isa)
Kutub - the holy books in Islam
Psalms - Zabur, revelation given to Prophet David (Dawud)
Torah - Tawrat, revelation given to Prophet Moses (Musa)
Common misconception
That the Qu'ran is the only holy book that has authority for Muslims.
The Torah, Gospel, Psalms and Scrolls of Abraham also have authority for Muslims but according to Muslim teachings, their message has become corrupted over time.
Teacher tip
Students can link to the understandings of the Torah and Gospels in Christianity and compare and contrast key aspects of this.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which one of the following is in the Six Articles of Faith but not the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din?
Q2.Which of the following are related to Muhammad?
Q3.Which of the following is related to Ibrahim?
Q4.Which of the following is related to Adam?
Q5.Which prophet received the revelation of the Qur’an?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the correct definition
altered from its original divine form
Injeel, revelation given to Prophet Jesus (Isa)
the holy books in Islam
Zabur, revelation given to Prophet David (Dawud)
Tawrat, revelation given to Prophet Moses (Musa)
Q2.Which of these statements is false?
Q3.Is a belief in holy books …?
Q4.Which holy book has the most authority for Muslims today?
Q5.Which of the following is NOT a reason why some holy books have been distorted?
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