Holy books
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the importance of the Qur'an and other holy books as sources of authority for Muslims.
Key learning points
- A belief in holy books is one of the key beliefs in Islam.
- The Qur'an is the direct words of Allah and without error.
- Earlier holy books have been corrupted over time.
- Earlier holy books were the Scrolls, Torah, Psalms and Gospel.
Keywords
Un/corrupted - not/altered from its original divine form
Gospel - holy book revealed to Isa (Jesus)
Qur’an - final holy book of Islam revealed to Muhammad
Scrolls - holy book revealed to Ibrahim (Abraham)
Torah - holy book revealed to Musa (Moses)
Common misconception
That the Torah and Gospels in the Jewish and Christian holy texts today are the same as those referenced in the Qur'an.
Muslims believe these have been changed over time from their original form and that the Qur'an corrects those changes.
Teacher tip
Students can link to the understandings of the Torah and Gospels in Christianity and compare and contrast key aspects of this.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is the common message shared by all the prophets in Islam?
Q2.What does the title "Seal of the Prophets" refer to?
Q3.Who was the Qur'an revealed to in Islam?
Q4.Prophet Muhammad’s actions and sayings, which guide Muslims on how to live, are known as the ...
Q5.How was the Qur'an preserved while the Prophet Muhammad was alive?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
the holy book revealed to Isa
the holy book revealed to Muhammad
the holy book revealed to Ibrahim
the holy book revealed to Musa
Q2.Why is the Qur’an considered the ultimate source of authority for Muslims?
Q3.The Qur’an was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad on the Night of ...
Q4.Which prophet was given the Torah according to Islam?
Q5.Why do Muslims believe the previous holy books, like the Torah and Gospel, are no longer fully reliable?
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