Lets read 10 facts about islam 10 facts about islam. Quran is a divine book revealed on last prophet muhammad pbus over a period of twentythree years. Facts and figures in the holy quran nawalrayie wattpad. Islam is the 2nd largest religion in the world, with 1. Muslims believe that the quran is divinely inspired and was revealed over a period of 23 years to the prophet muhammad by the angel gabriel. Why ramadan is the most sacred month in islamic culture. The glorious quran is a unique book with a supreme author, an external message and a universal relevance. These books teach and illustrate islamic beliefs, values, and practices.
The quran is the holy book which muslims recite and turn to for guidance in all aspects of their life. There are clear signs that the book of islam, the quran, is the word of god. One of the oldest known religious texts is the kesh temple hymn of ancient sumer, a set of inscribed clay tablets which scholars typically date around 2600 bce. The quran contains many references to other books that god sent to prophets at different times in history namely, the book of abraham, the torah taurat to moses, the psalms zabur to david and the gospel injeel to jesus. The bible is considered to be the word of god by both protestant christian groups and catholic groups. Among many christians in the middle east and in south asia, the word zabur urdu. This in fact is an academic effort targeted towards understanding of islam and any. All these questions and more are answered by mattson, who is a religious scholar and teacher. Yahweh god had called abraham to father a chosen people of destiny. Holy books in islam muslims accept the original unaltered torah as revealed to moses and the original unaltered bible as revealed to jesus since they were revealed by god.
It is the last testament in a series of divine revelations from god. It is also divided into sections juz as a 30day reading schedule for ramadan. Although this makes sense grammatically, the astonishing fact is that the number of times the word man appears in the holy quran is 24 and number of times the. Islam arabic for submission is a monotheistic faith based on revelations received by the prophet muhammad in 7thcentury saudi arabia. A chapter is a sura, and a verse is called an ayah. Islam is the secondlargest religion in the world, following christianity. The quran is the central religious text of islam, which muslims believe to be a revelation from allah arabic. In order to understand the scientific miracle of the quran, we must first take a look at the level of science at the time when this holy book was revealed. The holy book has 114 chapters all in all, and in each chapter, there are verses. Provincial council system, consultative council majlis alshura, and council of ministers. Many muslims up to the current day will name their children after this man, who was a very close companion of the prophet muhammad and after his death became the first caliph, according to sunnis. Muslims believe it was revealed to muhammad by allah through the angel jibreel.
Facts and figures in the holy quran alquran wattpad. Islam for ks1 and ks2 children muslim faith homework help. These facts could not have been known at the time of the qurans revelation, and this is still more proof that the quran is the word of god. It is a record of the exact words revealed by god to the prophet muhammad peace be upon him through the angel gabriel. Islamic holy books are the texts which muslims believe were authored by god through various prophets throughout humanitys history. The quran kareem is the only recognised holy book of islam now. Many muslim tales, legends, and traditional sayings are built upon the mystical value of numbers. There is only one holy book in christianity and that is the bible, however, protestant christian denominations use a bible with 66 books, while catholics use a bible with 73 books. Allah revealed the quran in arabic so his people could understand. What are all the holy books and their religions answers. With todays birth rates and conversions to the religion, islam.
Every muslim should know these facts about the holy quran. Foremost among these were the five pillars of islam, the essential religious. There are scientific and historical facts found in the quran which were unknown to the people at the time, and have only been discovered recently. The quran or koran is the major holy text of islam. Some important facts and figures about quran qurani topics. Islamic state based on principles prescribed by the quran islams holy book and the shariah islamic law. Holy quran is the book of allah, this is not just a book, but a complete guidance for all the humans. Start studying christianity, judaism, islam, and hinduism religion facts. Although its roots go back further, scholars typically date the creation of islam to. Abu bakr was also the father of ayesha, one of the prophets wives. But none of these scriptures exist today in their original form or in their entirety. There are several religions in the world, each of which has its own holy books.
The quran teaches muslims to follow the right path by only doing good to please god. Well this book totally shows up islam as a fraud, it highlights the deludedness of the followers of islam, and their refusal to look at the facts. Mar 17, 2004 islam arabic for submission is a monotheistic faith based on revelations received by the prophet muhammad in 7thcentury saudi arabia. On reading the quran one is at once convinced that it is the word of allah, for no man can write such perfect guidance on so many. In judaism, the people saw gods initiative at work in every step of their corporate existence. They are also important historical documents especially the quran, which tell the story of the origins of the islamic faith. In islamic belief, the quran is the holy book of islam and contained to words of allah god and is conveyed to the prophet muhammad by the archangel jibraeel, who had been tasked since adam as the conveyor of the words of god as guidance to mankind. The quran is the central point of reference and is a link which connects humanity with god. For the minuscule script, see ancient south arabian script. Belief in divine books about islam facts about the.
Makkah the most holy city for muslims, the place where the kaba is found. Nonmuslim scientists embraced islam after discovering the miracles of the noble quran. In fact, muslims are frequently victims of violence themselves. Facts about the quran simple facts about the quran, including the importance of its daily recitation. It has a monotheistic belief in one god message, and follows some of. Jul 14, 2011 introduction the quran a copy of the quran. Muslims believe that the words of the quran were revealed to muhammad from allah through the angel gabriel. Islamic state based on principles prescribed by the quran islam s holy book and the shariah islamic law. Just like the torah in judaism and the bible in christianity, the quran is the holy book within the islamic faith the literal meaning of the quran in english would be the recitation and muslims believe that these are the words of allah, revealed to muhammad the last prophet through archangel gabriel. With that in mind, lets take a look at twenty more interesting facts about islam. Muhammad is considered to be the holy prophet of islam and the last prophet to be sent by allah to mankind.
Quran has inspired many scientists to reflect upon scientific development, s. Islam teaches that god told muhammad exactly what to write in the quran, with the help of an angel called jibreel. Islam is partially based on the judeochristian religions. The focus of the great majority of these studies has been the theological and legislative aspects of the holy book, for the quran provides muslims. Islam tales and legends concerning religious figures britannica. It comprises the unaltered and direct words of god, revealed through the angel gibrael, to the final prophet, muhammad pbuh1 some 1400 years ago. The holy books in hinduism are there only for guidance. Islam is the most misunderstood religion in the world. All these books, in muslim belief, promulgated the code and laws that god ordained for those people. Islam is different because it is based upon reason and proof. According to islamic texts and tradition, an angel named gabriel visited. However, the most known is prophet muhammad peace upon him who received god revelation of quran, the islam religion holy book, from god through. By gary miller introduction the quran is the last revealed word of god. Muslims also revere some material found in the judeochristian bible.
The religious scriptures are not followed word to word. Quran, which is an arabic word that literally refers to the recitation, is the core religious book of islam. Some important islamic holy places include the kaaba shrine in mecca, the al aqsa. Islam, major world religion that emphasizes monotheism, the unity of god allah in arabic, and muhammad as his final messenger in a series of revelations. Some important islamic holy places include the kaaba shrine in mecca, the alaqsa. Read and learn for free about the following article. Nov 12, 20 according to a report by the pew research center, there are 1. Answer 2 regarding all god religions judaism, christianity, and islam, god holy books are. It was then dictated to his companions who memorized it, and it was written down by scribes. This book is about facts in the quran, i hope we all benefit from it and learn more about quran from it. The most read book throughout the world, the holy quran, is the last book of allah swt carrying the message of mercy, forgiveness, and. Islam islam fast facts and introduction islam religionfacts. In exodus, god used the prophet moses to affirm his power, goodness, and concern for history. Islam is divided into two groups, the sunni islam and shia islam.
In a religious context the word islam means the surrendering of ones will without compulsion to the true will of god in an effort to achieve peace. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. What are the top ten religions and what is the holy book. Free 30 facts about islam ebook 1 islam means surrender or submission. Christianity, judaism, islam, and hinduism religion facts. The quran is considered by muslims to be the word of allah. Muslims treat the quran with great respect because they believe that the quran is from allah, and every word and every letter is sacred. A islamic history the glorious quran is the word of allah as revealed to his prophet, muhammad, peace be on him and his progeny. The scientific miracles of the quran mission islam. Discovered some verses in the holy quran that mention one thing is equal to another, i. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Why ramadan is the most sacred month in islamic culture the sighting of a new crescent moon marks the start of ramadan, a time for piety and selfreflection.
The five pillars actions that all muslims must perform are. Its a great read, dont let the muslims put you off, you owe it to yourself to read this. Belief in divine books about islam facts about the muslims. Beliefs of islam just facts compare to christianity. This book is different from other religious texts in that it is believed to be written directly by god, through the prophet muhammad. Muslims believe that the quran consists of the sayings and words of allah. It covers different issues such as articles of faith, moral teachings, rights and obligations, crime and. This sacred text is divided into two main sections, the old testament and the new testament which are then further divided into various books.
Buddhism 376 million followers tripitaka pali canon 5. Sunni islam is the most common group, which comprises of 7590% of all muslims. It contains the foundations for an entire system of life. Therefore, muslims follow the subsequent, final and preserved revelation of god, the.
Despite muslims being obliged to believe in the other holy books sent down to the other prophets besides prophet muhammad pbuh, due to the alterations to the other holy books of islam, the current versions of the torah, psalms and bible are not accepted. There are 114 chapters, and 6,236 verses, containing 99,464 words made up of 330, 1 letters. Its content is the wisdom of allah as received and preached by muhammad. Muslims believe the quran to be the final revelation of god to mankind, and a completion and confirmation of previous scriptures. What role does this book play in a muslims life, who wrote it, what feelings do we have for it.
The quran, the holy book of islam, was given to muhammad, the final prophet of islam. Another important book is the hadith which is composed of collections of what muhammad said. The holy quran was revealed more than 1400 years ago to the last messenger of allah, prophet muhammad pbuh as the final word to call the mankind. Hafiz or hafez is the term for a muslim who has memorized the entire quran. Facts and figures about the holy quran april 17, 2019 admin the most read book throughout the world, the holy quran, is the last book of allah swt carrying. Allah revealed the muslim holy book, the quran, wordforword to muhammad via the angel gabriel, the same angel who announced to mary she would give birth to jesus. One of the most wellknown figures of islam is abu bakr. Prophet a person who receives a message from god and shares the message with people on earth. The word islam means submission to the will of god. Faith which is described in the quran, the holy book of islam, as iman consists in believing that allah alone is worthy of worship and that muhammad pbuh is the messenger of allah, and in bearing witness to the above statement. The caliph who compiled the holy quran in the form of a book hazrat abu baqar sadeeq r. Jon arnoldawl imagesgetty images the primary holy book of the jewish faith is known as the torah, which comprises the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers and deuteronomy.
The quran is the holy book for muslims, revealed in stages to the prophet muhammad over 23 years quranic revelations are regarded by muslims as. Indonesia has the most muslims in one country, followed by pakistan, india and bangladesh. Islam, science and the astonishing facts about the holy quran. There are many facts which we neglect about quran, but we compiled all these facts in one video and presenting it to all. It is currently the secondlargest religion in the world, with about 1. Islamic scholars say that scientists are searching facts. Islam, the quran and the arabic literature islam, the. Imam jafar assadiq has said that, the minimum daily reading of the quran should be fifty verses or onefourth of the part, about five minutes reading. There are many important figures of islam religion. Holy books of islam the recognised holy books in islam. The quran is divided into chapters called surah and verses ayat of differing length and topics.
Judaism, islam, christianity comparison are there similarities in their holy books. The koran the quran koran is islam s holy book, which muslims believe was revealed by god to the prophet muhammad over 23 years. The last revealed book contains message of allah swt for the guidance of humankind. It has details on the existence of allah, morality and historical. Christianity believes in one god and the holy trinity. The quran, written in ancient arabic, contains 114 chapters.
The quran, the holy book of islam, provides very little detail about. As the literal word of god, the quran makes known the will of god, to which humans must surrender lending the name islam, meaning surrender. Islam is the second largest religion in the world after christianity, with about 1. Beyond the middle east, large numbers of muslims live in india, nigeria, the former. Mar 17, 2004 in islam, there are two main sacred texts. Some basic facts about the quran university of washington. The book, revealed in arabic language by almighty allah to prophet muhammad saw, through angel jibreel gabriel to serve as. Apr 03, 20 unlike christianity or islam, it is a not a religion that is governed by the book. Quranic revelations are regarded by muslims as the sacred word of god, intended to correct any errors in previous holy books. Muslim beliefs and practices are rooted in the quran. The epic of gilgamesh from sumer, although only considered by some scholars as a religious text, has origins as early as 2150 bce, and stands as one of the earliest literary works that includes various mythological figures and themes. Sunnah is another important book in islam and it tells about the life of muhammad. Shia islam consists of 1020% of muslims and they are called shiites. Facts and figures about the holy quran qamar islam khan.