Kutub - The Holy Books

Cards (16)

  • What are the Hadiths?
    Writings of Muhammad's sayings and actions
  • Who compiled the most respected collections of Hadiths?
    Al-Bukhari
  • When was Shariah Law systematized?
    8th-9th centuries CE
  • What is the Sahifah also known as?
    Constitution of Medina
  • What is the Tawrat in Islam?
    The Islamic name for the Torah
  • Who is believed to have received the Tawrat?
    Prophet Moses (Musa)
  • What is the Zabur in Islam?
    The Islamic name for the Psalms
  • Who is believed to have received the Zabur?
    Prophet David (Dawud)
  • What is the Injil in Islam?
    The Islamic name for the Gospel
  • Who is believed to have received the Injil?
    Prophet Jesus (Isa)
  • How long did the revelations of the Qur'an continue?
    Until about 80 days before Muhammad died
  • What sensations did Muhammad experience during revelations?
    He sometimes sweated and shook
  • How did Muhammad describe the hardest form of inspiration?
    Like the ringing of a bell
  • Why were some revelations accompanied by uncomfortable sensations?
    Importance of messages requires intense circumstances
  • What is believed about Muhammad's ability to read and write?
    He could not read nor write
  • What are the main sources of authority in Islam?
    • The Qur'an
    • The Hadiths
    • The Sunnah
    • Shariah Law
    • The Sahifah
    • The Tawrat
    • The Zabur
    • The Injil