1.5 Holy Books

• What are the 5 holy books in Islam?

  Qur’an, Sahifah, Tawrat, Zabur, Injil.
• Which quote shows the Qur’an is Allah’s direct word?

  ”Nor could this Qur’an have been devised by anyone other than God.” - Qur’an
• What is the Islamic term for the belief in holy books?

  Kutubullah.
• Which quote from the Qur’an proves the existence of the Sahifah?

  ”What was written in the Scriptures of Moses and of Abraham… that no soul shall bear the burden of another.”
• Which quote from the Qur’an proves the existence of the Tawrat?


  ”We revealed the Torah with guidance and light.”
• Which quote from the Qur’an proves the existence of the Zabur?

  ”We sent revelation to you as we did to Noah after him…”
• Which quote from the Qur’an proves the existence of the Injil?

  ”We sent Isa, son of Mary, we gave him the gospel and put compassion and mercy into the hearts of his followers.”
• Tawrat facts:

  • Known to Jews as the Torah.
  • Revealed by God.
  • Contains the 10 commandments.
  • Sets out Allah’s judgement.
  • Includes prophecy.
  • Was only meant for the Jews for a limited time.
• Sahifah facts:

  • Contains the scrolls of Ibrahim.
  • Part of the early religious scriptures of Islam.
  • Contained Allah’s revelations.
  • Now lost.
• Zabur facts:

  • Contains 150 psalms.
  • Revealed to King Dawud.
  • Inspired by Allah.
  • Similar to the Bible.
• Injil facts:

  • Given by God to the Prophet Isa.
  • Meaning has been altered over time.
  • Contains many morals.
• Holy books are seen as a source of what?

  Guidance or spiritual wisdom.