The

Koran
Introduction to the Book of
Islam

Objectives
To introduce the Koran to the class
To know how Koran differs from other sacred books
To be familiar how the Muslims use the Koran

What is the Koran?

It is the exact words God transmitted to the prophet Muhammad
through angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years.
It came from the Arabic word "qara'a
The first step to understanding the Koran is to understand Arabic
The Koran is written down with His presence and supervision
The order of the Koran is nonlinear
The Koran contain 114 chapters or SURA
Each Sura consists of verses called AYAS
The Koran is divided into thirty equal parts

The Koran is the revealed and protected word of God,

Muslims consider Koran as the highest level of respect.

Stories of Muhammad
Muhammad started spreading the teachings of God in Mecca.
In the early Mecca period of his mission, his concern were those
of an embattled prophet exhorting his community to believe in
God and fear Him and defending himself against the hostility
and skepticism of those who doubted both him and his God.
Eventually Muhammads success in creating a community of
believers made him so unwelcome in his home.

Koran is a Miracle
It is a divinely protected text
It doesn't contain contradictions or doubts
It is a linguistic and literary piece that no one can reproduce

The Characteristic of Koran

Al-Hakeem
Oayyima
Full of Dhikr

Major Themes of the Koran

Belief in the wonders of God
Reflecting on the universe by the signs of his creation and his
blessings
Establishing what is right and forbidding what is wrong

Purpose of the Koran

A reminder
Allah it is Who raised up the heavens without visible supports,
then mounted the Throne, and compelled the sun and the moon
to be of service, each runs unto an appointed term; He orders
the course; He details the revelations, that haply ye may be
certain of the meeting with your Lord.
A guide
I created the jinn and humankind only that they might worship
Me.

The difference between the

Koran and the Bible
Koran

Bible

- Jesus is a Prophet

- Jesus is God in flesh

- Devil is a fallen Jinn

- Devil is a fallen angel

- Man is good

- Man is fallen, a sinner

- No other Miracle except for the - Numerous Miracles are

Koran
recorded
- Makes no prophesies

- Makes numerous prophesies

Jesus in Islam
Islam doesnt accept Jesus as son of God.
The miracles surrounding the birth of Jesus do occur here but in
a very way different form from that in the New Testament.

Noah in Islam
Sura 71
First of the major prophets
Reflects Muhammads view on relation to the Meccans
Ark and salvation
11.42-46 Gods concern to give faith priority over blood

Quiz
1.