Revelation and authority of the Qur'an
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the importance of the Qur'an as a source of authority for Muslims.
Key learning points
- The first revelations of the Qur'an came on the Night of Power.
- The Qur'an is the complete revelations for all of humanity.
- The Qur'an contains the direct words of Allah without error.
- The Qur'an is the ulitmate authority for Muslim teachings.
Keywords
Corrupted - altered from its original divine form
Jibril - angel who delivered revelations to the Prophet Muhammad
Muhammad - final prophet of Islam
Night of Power - the night the Qur'an was first revealed
Surah - a chapter of the Qur'an
Common misconception
That the Qur'an was revealed entirely on the Night of Power.
The Qur'an was revealed in sections over a period of around 23 years, always to the Prophet Muhammad. Some sections were revealed whilst Muhammad was living in Makkah, others in Madinah.
Teacher tip
To understand the impact that translations can have on the interpretation of the Qur'an students can look online at sites which show how the same Arabic Surah and Ayah are translated differently by different translators.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each term with its definition.
sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad
angel who delivered revelations
the way of life based on Muhammad’s teachings
title given to Muhammad as the final prophet
Q2.What is the Qur’an?
Q3.How was the Qur’an first recorded?
Q4.Why is Prophet Muhammad called a “Messenger” in Islam?
Q5.Who delivered the revelation of the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad?
Q6.What does the title ‘Seal of the Prophets’ mean?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each term with its correct description.
the night when the first Qur’anic revelation was received
the angel who revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad
a ritual wash before touching the Qur’an
Q2.The Qur’an is divided into chapters known as ...
Q3.Muslims believe the Qur’an is an book.
Q4.What does the word “Qur’an” mean?
Q5.What language is the Qur’an originally written in?
Q6.The Prophet Muhammad is sometimes called the prophet because many Muslims believe he could not read or write.
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