Holy Books in Islam

• What does Islam mean?

  Submission to God
• Who is the messenger of Allah in Islam?

  Prophet Muhammad
• What is the Qur'an in Islam?

  The Islamic holy book given to Muhammad
• Why do Muslims believe the Qur'an is important?

  It is believed to be from Allah only
• What does the Qur'an confirm according to its text?

  It confirms previous revelations
• What is the Tawrat also known as?

  The Torah
• Who received the Tawrat?

  Prophet Musa
• What key rules does the Tawrat contain?

  The Ten Commandments
• Why is the Tawrat important to Muslims?

  It contains the judgement of Allah
• What is the Zabur also known as?

  The Psalms of David
• Who received the Zabur?

  Prophet Dawud
• What is the significance of the Zabur in Christianity?

  It contains prayers, poems, and songs
• Who received the Injil?

  Prophet Isa
• What is the Sahifah believed to be?

  The first holy book in Islam
• Who were the Sahifah given to?

  Prophet Ibrahim and Musa
• What does the Qur'an say about the Sahifah?

  Some sections have been preserved
• What does the Qur'an state about human responsibility?

  No soul shall bear another's burden
• What is the final goal according to the Qur'an?

  Your Lord gives death and life
• What are the five key books of revelation in Islam?

  • Qur'an
  • Tawrat (Torah)
  • Zabur (Psalms)
  • Injil
  • Sahifah (Scrolls)
• What is the common message conveyed by the holy books in Islam?

  • Guidance on how to live daily life
  • All convey the same message from Allah
• How do the holy books of Islam differ in their significance?

  • Qur'an: Most important, direct revelation
  • Tawrat: Contains laws and commandments
  • Zabur: Prayers and songs for inspiration
  • Injil: Prophecies about Muhammad
  • Sahifah: Early revelations, some lost