Names of the Quran, Surahs, Revelation and Tafsir Explanation

Flashcards about the names of the Quran, Surahs, Revelation and Tafsir Explanation .

What is the most commonly used name for the Qur'an?

Qur'an

From which word is 'Quran' derived and what does it mean?

Qara, which means Read or Recite

What does 'Al-Karim' mean?

The Noble, Honourable, or the Bounteous

What is the meaning of 'Al-Kitab'?

This is the Book

What does 'Al-Furqan' mean, and why was it given this title?

The Criterion for right and wrong, because it differentiates between truth and falsehood.

What does 'Adh-Dhikr' mean, and why is the Qur'an called this?

A reminder, to remember Allah.

How many Surahs were revealed in Makkah?

86

What are the positive aspects of Beliefs discussed in the Quran?

Tauheed, Risalaah, Aakhirah

What are the negative aspects related to Beliefs discussed in the Quran?

The polytheists, the Jews, the Christians, Hypocrites

Name three categories of Legislation discussed in the Quran.

-Laws of Ibadah

-pertaining to mutual relationships

-laws in regards to dual aspects (marriage, divorce).

At what age did the first revelation happen to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

41 years

Where did the first revelation take place?

Cave of Hira

When did the first revelation happen?

15th Ramadan

Which Surah was the first revelation?

Surah Alaq (96:1-3) or according some its 1-5 ayah

According to many scholars, what was the last revelation?

Surah Baqarah (2:281)

Name one scholar who says the last revelation was Surah Maa’idah (5:4).

Other Scholars

Which Surah was the complete Surah to be revealed?

Surah An-Nasr (110)

Name six ways through which the Revelation came down to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

1-Dreams

2-direct dialogue with Allah

3-through Jibraeel (A.S) in his original form

4-through Jibraeel (A.S) in a human form (mostly in form of Qalbi R.A)

5-through Jibraeel (A.S) in an invisible form

6-by means of a tingling sound in the prophet’s ear. This was most difficult way

(4 & 5 most common ways)

Which were the mostly common ways the Revelation came down to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

Jibraeel (A.S) in a human form & Jibraeel (A.S) in an invisible form

What is the link between consecutive Surahs in the Quran?

When one Surah finishes with a subject, the next Surah starts with the same one, either answering, replying, or giving information about it.

From which root word is 'Tafsir' taken, and what does it mean?

fasara فسر which mean to explain.

In technical language, what does the word Tafsir refer to?

-Explanation, interpretation & commentary on the Quran

-all ways of obtaining knowledge which contribute to proper understanding of the Quran

-explaining the meaning & clarifying its legal implications.

What does the word 'Mufassir' mean?

The person who does the tafsir.