Lecture Notes on the Quran and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

This set of flashcards is designed to help students review key concepts related to the Quran, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and Islamic teachings as outlined in their lecture notes.

First Revelation

The first significant event of revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) occurred in the cave of Hira, where he was commanded by Angel Gabriel to 'Read!'.

Surah Alaq

The first chapter revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), containing verses about the creation of man and the importance of reading.

Ummi

Term used to describe Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), meaning he was unlettered and did not read or write.

Waraqa bin Nawfil

Cousin of Hazrat Khadija (RZ) who confirmed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the messenger of Allah after his first revelation.

Makki Revelations

Verses revealed before the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Medina, focusing on themes of Tawhid (oneness of Allah) and moral guidance.

Madni Revelations

Verses revealed after the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Medina, addressing the legal and social issues of the Muslim community.

Ijma

Consensus of the Muslim community on a particular issue after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), recognized as a source of Islamic law.

Qiyas

Legal reasoning or analogy used to derive new rulings based on comparisons between existing laws on similar cases in the Quran and Hadith.

Tafsir

Interpretation or explanation of the Quran, done by scholars to clarify meanings and provide context.

Nasikh and Mansukh

Concepts of abrogation in the Quran, where certain verses are replaced or cancelled by later verses.