Muslim Holy Books
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- Created on: 17-02-18 19:02
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- Muslim Holy Books (Kutub)
- Kutub - revealed books
- Revealed to humanity by Allah
- Qur'an
- Main holy book for Muslims
- Revealed to Prophet Muhammad by Angel Jibril over 23 years
- Words came directly from Allah
- Muhammad recited the words to his followers
- Either written down or remembered
- Words collected into a book after Muhammad's death by his successor - Abu Bakr
- 3rd Successor (Uthman) standardised all copies
- Written in Arabic
- Muslims believe it is important to learn in original language so it's not changed in translation
- Divided into Surahs and ayats
- Often learned by heart
- Great respect to those who do this
- How is the Qur'an respected
- Placed on stand - can't touch ground
- Muslims clean before reading it
- Covered when not in use
- Placed in highest point in room
- No eating, drinking, speaking whilst reading
- Not handling unless necessary
- Tawrat
- Longest used scripture
- Revealed to Moses
- Zabur
- Revealed to King David
- Some believe not revealed divinely
- Why are holy books important
- A form of revalation
- Contain truths from Allah
- The Qur'an guided people on how to live
- Show Allah wants to interact with humans
- Become closer to Allah through reading his words
- Important source of wisdom and authority
- Kutub - revealed books
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