The two major sources of guidance for Muslims are the Quran and Hadith. Here is a brief summary of each:
Quran:
This is the Quran hadith, the holy book of Islam, accepted as the literal word of Allah (God) revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel). It comprises 114 chapters, known as Surahs, and is believed to be the final and complete revelation, guiding Muslims in every aspect of life, ranging from faith to morality, law, and personal conduct.
Main Themes of the Quran:
Tawhid (Oneness of God): The central doctrine of belief, where Allah alone is the God.
Prophethood: Stories and lessons from previous prophets, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
Day of Judgment: The accountability after death when every human will be accounted for according to his acts.
Guidance for Life: Relationship, justice, social, and worship-related ethical guidelines.
quran Hadith:
The quran Hadith is essentially a collection of all the recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Quran is said to be the word of Allah; the quran Hadith goes into detail and provides actual examples of how life should be led according to the principles of the Quran. Hadith play a very significant role in understanding the Sunnah or the practices of the Prophet and serve as a complement to the Quran, especially in performing prayer and fasting and in everyday manners.
Classification of Hadith:
Sahih (Authentic): The strongest Hadith; had intense scrutiny to prove its authenticity.
Hasan (Good): Relatively trustworthy but not that strong on the chain of narration as the Sahih.
Da’if (Weak): Suspect chains of narration, and not considered authentic.
Mutawatir: Generally stated hadith narrated by several reliable personalities across the generations.
Examples from Quran and Hadith:
Quran hadith (Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1-4):
“Say, ‘He is Allah, [who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born nor is there to Him any equivalent.’ “
quran Hadith (Sahih Bukhari):
“Actions are judged by intentions, so each man will have what he intended. Whoever migrates with an intention for Allah and His Messenger, the migration will be for the sake of Allah and His Messenger; and whoever migrates for worldly gain or to marry a woman, then his migration will be for the sake of whatever he migrated for.”
The Quran and Hadith form the premise of Islamic thought, practice, and spirituality, presenting divine laws and the base principles of the Quran and providing practical demonstrations on how to apply those in everyday life.
Quran & Arabic Hadith Quiz
Which Surah starts like this verse?
“Alhamdu lillahi rabba al-alamina”
A) Surah Al-Baqarah
B) Surah Al-Fatiha
C) Surah Al-Ikhlas
Which Hadith begins with the Arabic sentence?
“إِنَّمَا الْأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ”
A) Actions are by intentions.
B) The believer is not twice stung by the same hole.
C) A firm believer is better than a weak one.
Where is this verse placed in Surah?
“قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ”
A) Surah Al-Kawthar
B) Surah Al-Ikhlas
C) Surah Al-Nas
Complete the following Arabic Hadith :
“من سلك طريقا يلطمس فيه علما.”
A) “.فَإِنَّهُ فِي جَنَّةٍ.”
B) “.سَهَّلَ اللَّهُ لَهُ طَرِيقًا إِلَى الْجَنَّةِ.”
C) “.فَلَهُ عَشْرٍ حَسَنَاتٍ.”
Which Surah contains the verse
“Indeed, with hardship is ease”
A) Surah Al-Duha
B) Surah Al-Sharh
C) Surah Al-Mulk
Surah Which Which Hadith starts with:
“LAA YU’MINU A’HOWADUKUM HATTAA YUHIBBAL LI-AKHEE MAA YUHIBBUL-LAI NAFSAHU”
A) None of you is a believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.
B) The strong believer is superior and closer to Allah.
C) Allah is Kind and loves kindness in everything.
Which Surah is this verse from?
“اللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ”
A) Surah Al-Nur
B) Surah Al-Anfal
C) Surah Al-Ikhlas
Which Arabic Hadith is this from:
“The world is the prison of the believer and paradise of the disbeliever”
The believer is strong.
Actions are but by intentions.
Finish the Arabic verse from the Quran:
“And when My servants ask you about Me, then surely I am near.”
A) “.so heed.” B) “.so I am Gracious, very Merciful.”
C) “.so I am Forgiving.”
Which Hadith starts with:
“The religion is sincerity.”
Religion is sincerity.
Charity doesn’t detract from riches.
C) Whoever treadded on the way for knowledge, Allah opens his way to paradise.
Here is a glimpse of this Quran and Hadith Quiz – FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) that shall also clarify some aspects regarding these Islamic sources:
FAQ: Quran
What is the Quran?
Quran is the Islamic holy book which is thought to be the literal word of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by Angel Jibreel (Gabriel). It is in the Arabic language and contains 114 chapters (Surahs).
What is the difference between the Quran and Hadith?
The Quran hadith is the literal word of Allah, while the Hadith is the gathering of words, deeds, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Quran is the central source of laws in Islam, while Hadith is a supplement for explanation and clarification.
What is the language of the Quran?
Quran was in the language of old Arabic.
How many Surahs are there in the Quran?
Quran comprises 114 Surah with different numbers of verses.
Which is the longest Surah of the Quran?
It is Surah Al-Baqarah with 286 Ayahs or verses.
Which Surah do people regard as the essence of the Quran?
Surah Yasin is thus referred to as the heart of the Quran.
FAQ: Hadith
What is Hadith?
Hadith is the words, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Hadith is the second source of Islamic law and ethics, aside from the Quran.
What is the difference between Sunnah and Hadith?
Hadith is the written word of the Prophet’s speech and deeds but Sunnah is the actual deeds and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that Muslims try to emulate.
What are the types of Hadith?
Sahih (Authentic) – Most reliable with a firm chain of narrators.
Hasan (Good): Trustworthy but with a less tight chain of narrators than Sahih.
Da’if (Weak): Not reliable due to weak narrators in the chain.
Mutawatir: Widespread because there are many credible narrators.
Which are the most reliable Hadith compilations?
The most authentic ones are Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim..
Which is the first Hadith to be quoted in Sahih Bukhari among the following?
The well-known Hadith, “Verily, actions are judged by intentions,” is the first Hadith in Sahih Bukhari.
Why is Hadith important to Islam?
Hadith clarifies and interprets practices brought in or mentioned in the Quran, including the practice of Salah (prayer), Ramadan fasting, and other Islamic ways of life.
FAQ Quiz Questions:
Which Surah begins with “In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful”?
Answer: All Surahs except Surah At-Tawbah start with “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem.” Which Hadith collection is referred to as an actual source in the field of jurisprudence?
Answer: Particularly Sunan Abu Dawood stands out in offering Islamic law.
What does the saying “Actions are judged by intentions” mean?
Answer: This Hadith is extremely significant because it says that the purpose of an act in Islam is what it holds, and the intention behind the act is of utmost importance in any deed.
What is Quran teaching in Surah Al-Baqarah regarding charity?
The Quran encourages giving, as follows: “The parable of those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah is that of a seed which produces seven ears, on each ear a hundred grains” (Quran 2:261).
This quiz and FAQ set will guide you to the nitty-gritty of core concepts as well as acquaint you with better insight into the Quran and Hadith!
AoA, my name is Abd al-Rahman, and my vision is to spread the knowledge of the Quran to everyone. I am proud and tall while standing as your trusted mentor on the journey of learning and memorizing the Holy Quran. I, along with a committed team of Islamic teachers, am bound to provide an easy online facility for Islamic studies and Hifz programs.