Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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
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
Bible
- Jesus is a Prophet
- Man is good
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
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