Surah Yusuf Verse 2 Flashcards

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anzala

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To cause to descend all at once

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What does the word 'nazzala' mean in the context of the Quran's revelation?

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To send down in parts

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Why is it important to understand the difference between "anzala" and "nazzala"?

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It proves Allah is above us

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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In which community was the Quran revealed?

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An Arab-speaking community

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Why did Allah choose to reveal the Quran in Quranic Arabic (فصحى)?

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To facilitate understanding and because it is the most eloquent.

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CCSS.L.6.1E

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How does learning fuṣḥā Arabic help in understanding the Quran and Sunnah?

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It increases understanding and unlocks deeper meanings.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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Nora and Aria are discussing the meaning of Anzala. Can you help them fill in the blank?
Anzala refers to when the Quran came down ( ) on Laylat-al-Qadr.

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in its entirety

Answer explanation

The Quran came down in its entirety on Laylat al-Qadr to the lowest heaven, which is anzala

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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Scarlett and Anika are curious about the meaning of Nazzala. Can you help them out?
It refers to when Jibril عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ brought the Quran down ( ) to the Prophet ﷺ over 23 years. What’s the missing phrase?

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in parts

Answer explanation

• Jibril عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ brought it down in parts to the Prophet ﷺ over twenty-three years, which is nazzala. 

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إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَـٰهُ قُرْءَٰنًا عَرَبِيًّا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ

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Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran so that you may understand.

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إِنَّآ

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“...We have…”