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, 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.
Hadith:
The 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 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 (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.’ “
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
What Surah starts like this verse?
“الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ”
A) Surah Al-Baqarah
B) Surah Al-Fatiha
C) Surah Al-Ikhlas
What Hadith begins with the following Arabic phrase?
“إِنَّمَا الْأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ”
A) Actions are by intentions.
B) The believer is not stung from the same hole twice.
C) A strong believer is better than a weak one .
In which Surah do we find this verse:
“قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ”
A) Surah Al-Kawthar
B) Surah Al-Ikhlas
C) Surah Al-Nas
Complete the following Arabic Hadith :
“مَنْ سَلَكَ طَرِيقًا يَلْتَمِسُ فِيهِ عِلْمًا …”
A) “.فَإِنَّهُ فِي جَنَّةٍ.”
B) “.سَهَّلَ اللَّهُ لَهُ طَرِيقًا إِلَى الْجَنَّةِ.”
C) “.فَلَهُ عَشрь حَسَنَاتٍ.”
Which Surah contains the verse:
“إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا “
A) Surah Al-Duha
B) Surah Al-Sharh
C) Surah Al-Mulk
Surah Which Hadith starts with:
“LAA YU’MINU A’HOWADUKUM HATTAA YUHIBBAL LI-AKHEE MAA YUHIBBUL-LAI NAFSAHU”
A) Not one of you believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.
B) The strong believer is better and more loved by Allah.
C) Allah is Kind and loves kindness in all things.
In which Surah is this verse?
“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.
Complete the Arabic verse from the Quran:
“And whenever My bondmen ask you concerning Me, then indeed 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.
Wealth does not decrease by charity.
C) Whoever treadded on the way for knowledge, Allah opens his way to paradise.
Let’s take a look at this Quran and Hadith Quiz – FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) that will further explain some things about these Islamic sources:
FAQ: Quran
- What is the Quran?
The Quran is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the literal word of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through Angel Jibreel (Gabriel). It is written in Arabic and contains 114 chapters (Surahs). - What is the difference between the Quran and the Hadith?
- The Quran is the direct word of Allah, whereas the Hadith is the collection of sayings, acts, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Quran is considered the core source of laws in Islam, whereas Hadith serves as a supplement for clarification and explanation.
- **What is the language of the Quran?
- Quran was in the language of old Arabic.
- How many Surahs are in the Quran?
- Quran has 114 Surah with a different number of verses.
- What is the longest Surah in the Quran?
- It is Surah Al-Baqarah, which has 286 verses or Ayahs.
- **Which Surah do the people consider the heart of the Quran?”
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- The surah of Yasin is therefore called the heart of the Quran.
FAQ: Hadith
- What is Hadith?
- Hadith refers to the sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is the secondary source of Islamic law and ethics, in addition to the Quran.
- What is the difference between Hadith and Sunnah?
- Hadith describes the written account of the sayings and actions of the Prophet, but Sunnah describes the actual practices and examples of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which Muslims try to emulate.
- What are the types of Hadith?
- Sahih (Authentic): Most reliable with a strong chain of narrators.
- Hasan (Good): Trustworthy but with a less strong chain of narrators than Sahih.
- Da’if (Weak): Unreliable due to weak narrators in the chain.
- Mutawatir: Widespread due to multiple credible narrators.
- What are the most trusted collections of Hadith?
- The two most trusted collections are Sahih Bukhari and **Sahih Muslim.
- Which of the following is the first Hadith mentioned in Sahih Bukhari?
- The famous Hadith, “Verily, actions are judged by intentions,” is the first Hadith in Sahih Bukhari.
- Why is Hadith important in Islam?
- Hadith elaborates and explains the practices introduced or referred to in the Quran, such as the way of Salah (prayer), fasting during Ramadan, and other Islamic aspects of life.
Example FAQ Quiz Questions:
- Which Surah begins with “In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful”?
- Answer: Except Surah At-Tawbah, all the Surahs begin with “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem.”
- Which Hadith collection is known to be a real source in the field of jurisprudence?
- Answer: Notably Sunan Abu Dawood is prominent in providing Islamic law.
- What does the expression “Actions are judged by intentions” mean?
Answer: This Hadith holds great significance as it says that the meaning of an action in Islam is what it holds within, and one’s motive for the act is of utmost importance in every action. - What does Quran in Surah Al-Baqarah say about charity?
The Quran promotes charity, stating: “The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] that sprouts seven ears, in every ear, a hundred grains” (Quran 2:261).
This FAQ and quiz compilation will get you to the nitty-gritty of core concepts as well as acquaint you with better insight into the Quran and Hadith!
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