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Islam, AS Level
Questions/Keywords

Name:
Revelation of scriptures (Kutubullah)

What does “Revelation of the
scriptures” mean?

This essentially means that for Muslims it is impossible to
respect the Qur’an’s greatness enough because of its divine
nature
...

However, it is generally understood to be the belief in the
faultlessness of the Qur’an - it cannot be copied or compared to
another Holy book (e
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the Bible)
...
It was supposedly
revealed to Muhammad over a period of 23 years through the
angel Gabriel (or Jibrail)
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This book is
also written in its own style - unlike any other - and is eternal
(everlasting)
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These Suras are
then subdivided into verses
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What is I’jaz?

I’jaz is the belief that the Qur’an is inimitable, therefore no
human speech or writing is on the same level as the Qur’an
...

Translations are regarded by Muslims as new versions of the
holy book, which could have been misinterpreted
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There is also the Zabur
(Book of Psalms) and the Injil (revealed to Jesus)
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How does the Qur’an impact a
Muslim’s everyday life?

The Qur’an should be treated with great respect and many
scholars state that “It must never rest beneath other books, but
always on top of them, one must never drink or smoke when it
is being read aloud, and it must be listened to in silence
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” The Qur’an is also used
in devotion (worship and prayer) - particularly during periods of
fasting (e
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Ramadan) and events like births and deaths
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It gives Muslims a basis for moral conduct

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