Islam and Sacred Texts

What is the sacred text of Islam called?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Qu'ran

• The Bhagavad Gita

Who is believed to have received the Qur'an from Allah?

• Moses

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Abraham

How was the Qur'an revealed to the Prophet Muhammad?

• Through a series of dreams

• By the angel Jibra'il (Gabriel)

• Written on tablets of stone

• Through the mediation of priests

What do Muslims believe about the words of the Qur'an?

• They are the metaphorical teachings of God.

• They are the historical accounts of the prophets.

• They are the literal, verbal revelation of God.

• They are the philosophical musings of religious scholars.

Why is it important for Muslims that the Qur'an was preserved in oral form before it was written down?

• To ensure it could be easily translated into other languages

• To maintain the poetic structure of the text

• To prevent any alterations or distortions of the message

• To make it accessible to people who could not read

How is the Qur'an treated according to the text?

• It can be placed on any surface.

• It is treated with deep respect and should never be put on the floor or any unclean surface.

• It is treated casually like any other book.

• It should be kept hidden from view.

What do many Muslims do when the Qur'an is read aloud or when they study the text?

• They cover their heads and wash before handling a copy of the Qur'an.

• They must stand up and face east.

• They are required to sing along with the reading.

• They have to light a candle.

What title is given to a person who has memorised the Qur'an?

• Mufti

• Sheikh

• Hafiz/Hafizah

• Imam

What makes Islam unique among the Abrahamic religions?

• It has multiple texts in its canon.

• It does not require any text for worship.

• It has only one text in its canon.

• It allows followers to choose their own text.

How is the Qur'an different from the Bible?

• The Qur'an is a narrative like the Bible.

• The Qur'an is longer than the Bible.

• The Qur'an is not a narrative like the Bible.

• The Qur'an and the Bible are the same.