Islam & The Quran

600 BCE-750 CE
By Sebastian Cortina, David Limon, and Josh Goulbourne

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Pray 3 times a day

The Quran is the most important book in Islam
The Quran, whose name means "recitation" in Arabic, is the sacred
text of Muslims and the highest authority in both religious and
legal matters.

Muslims believe the Quran to be a flawless record of the angel

Gabriel's revelations to Muhammad from 610 until his death in 632
AD
Islam is a monotheistic faith based on revelations received by the
Prophet Muhammad in 7th-century Saudi Arabia
The Arabic word islam means submission, reflecting the faith's
central tenet of submitting to the will of God. Followers of Islam
are called Muslims
According to Islamic tradition, the angel Gabriel appeared to the
Prophet over the course of 20 years, revealing to him many
messages from God.

Connection

Muhammad is considered the Great Messenger

To guide humanity and save Islam

Sent by God with the Quran

God's final prophet

Quran had religious text of Arabic literature

A book of divine guidance

Facts!

The Quran is the word of Allah

Muhammed was the prophet

Millions of Muslims read the Quran daily

Quran is divided into 30 equal parts

Quran says that no man will forge or no destruction will ever happen to it

Conclusion

Key Term:
Allah = God

Islam is a RELIGION not a COUNTRY

Believe in the oneness of God

Believe in the Angels of God

Believe in the books of God

Believe in the Prophets/Messengers of God

Believe in the day of Judgement

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