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Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will learn about key beliefs in the worldview of Islam such as the nature of Allah, prophethood and the role of texts. They will gain a critical understanding of Islamic theology and key stories that underpin it.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the importance of the Qur'an as a source of authority for Muslims.

Key Notes

• The first revelations of the Qur'an came on the Night of Power.
• The Qur'an is the complete revelations for all of humanity.
• The Qur'an contains the direct words of Allah without error.
• The Qur'an is the ulitmate authority for Muslim teachings.

Vocabulary To Learn

• corrupted: altered from its original divine form
• Jibril: angel who delivered revelations to the Prophet Muhammad
• Muhammad: final prophet of Islam
• Night of Power: the night the Qur'an was first revealed
• surah: a chapter of the Qur'an

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• That the Qur'an was revealed entirely on the Night of Power.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Authority of other sacred texts in Islam Study Guide
• Human responsibility and accountability Study Guide
• Life after death in Islam Study Guide
• Nature and role of angels Study Guide
• Predestination and human freedom Study Guide
• Role and importace of Muhammad Study Guide
• Role and importance of Adam Study Guide
• Role and importance of Ibrahim Study Guide
• Tawhid Study Guide
• The five roots of Usul ad-Din Study Guide
• The imamate in Shi'a Islam Study Guide
• The Last Day: resurrection and judgement Study Guide
• The nature of Allah Study Guide
• The six articles of faith Study Guide