Sacred Texts - Introduction

These sacred texts are respected because:

• they are ancient and hold historical significance.

• they contain moral and ethical guidelines.

• they are believed to be divinely inspired.

• all of the above.

What should be done with a sacred text when it is not being read?

• Store it safely

• Leave it open

• Discard it

• Ignore it

What should a person not do when in the presence of this text?

• A person should not ignore the content or context of the text.

• A person should not read the text aloud.

• A person should not take notes on the text.

• A person should not discuss the text with others.

What should be done with the Qur'an when it is not being read?

• It should be placed in a clean, tidy and respectable place.

• It should be placed on a special bed called a Manji Sahib.

• It should be translated into different languages.

Who were the words of the Qur'an revealed to?

• Jesus Christ

• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

• Guru Nanak

Before touching the Qur'an, what should be washed?

• Clothes

• Face, hands, arms, and feet

• Hair

Non-Muslims should not touch the Qur'an if it is printed in which language?

• Arabic

• English

• French

• Spanish

How is the Guru Granth Sahib Ji considered?

• A historical document

• A 'Living Guru'

• A novel

What should a person not do when in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji?

• A person should not turn their back on this text when in its presence.

• A person should not speak loudly in its presence.

• A person should not eat or drink in its presence.

• A person should not wear shoes in its presence.

Where is the Guru Granth Sahib Ji placed?

• On a special bed called a Manji Sahib.

• On a regular table.

• On the floor.

• On a bookshelf.