1. Qur’an means ‘recitation’

2. Qur’an means ‘recitation’

3. 43: 3. We have made it a Qur'an in Arabic, that ye may be able to understand (and learn wisdom). AYA
SELF-DESCRIPTION
6:19. Say: "What thing is most weighty in evidence?" Say: “Allah is witness between me and you; This Qur'an hath been revealed to me by inspiration, that I may warn you and all whom it reaches. AYA

4. 43: 3. We have made it a Qur'an in Arabic, that ye may be able to understand (and learn wisdom). AYA
SELF-DESCRIPTION
6:19. Say: "What thing is most weighty in evidence?" Say: “Allah is witness between me and you; This Qur'an hath been revealed to me by inspiration, that I may warn you and all whom it reaches. AYA

5. 21:106. Verily in this (Qur'an) is a Message for people who would (truly) worship Allah.

6. 10:37 This Qur'an is not such as can be produced by other than Allah; on the contrary it is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book - wherein there is no doubt - from the Lord of the worlds.

7. 10:37. This Qur'an is not such as can be produced by other than Allah; on the contrary it is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book - wherein there is no doubt - from the Lord of the worlds.

8. 10:37. This Qur'an is not such as can be produced by other than Allah; on the contrary it is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book - wherein there is no doubt - from the Lord of the worlds.

9. 2:62. Those who believe (in the Qur'an), and those who follow the Jewish scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

10. 2:62. Those who believe (in the Qur'an), and those who follow the Jewish scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

11. 76:23. It is We Who have sent down the Qur'an to thee by stages.
73:4 recite the Qur'an in slow, measured rhythmic tones.
54:17. And We have indeed made the Qur'an easy to understand and remember:

12. 76:23. It is We Who have sent down the Qur'an to thee by stages.
73:4 recite the Qur'an in slow, measured rhythmic tones.
54:17. And We have indeed made the Qur'an easy to understand and remember:

13. 76:23. It is We Who have sent down the Qur'an to thee by stages.
73:4 recite the Qur'an in slow, measured rhythmic tones.
54:17. And We have indeed made the Qur'an easy to understand and remember:

14. The Qur'an is considered to be the Word of God revealed through Muhammad acting as God's mouthpiece. The text of the Qur'an was compiled under the direction of the third Caliph, 'Uthman, and is accepted by both Sunnis and Shi‘ahs as wholly authentic.
SOME BACKGROUND

15. The Qur'an is considered to be the Word of God revealed through Muhammad acting as God's mouthpiece. The text of the Qur'an was compiled under the direction of the third Caliph, 'Uthman, and is accepted by both Sunnis and Shi‘ahs as wholly authentic.
SOME BACKGROUND

16. Transmitted by Muhammad over a period of 22-23 years
Accepted as complete and authentic by all Muslims
Most memorized book In the world (Hafiz)

17. Transmitted by Muhammad over a period of 22-23 years
Accepted as complete and authentic by all Muslims
Most memorized book In the world (Hafiz)

18. Transmitted by Muhammad over a period of 22-23 years
Accepted as complete and authentic by all Muslims
Most memorized book In the world (Hafiz)

19. Comprised of 114 chapters (Suras)
Each Sura is made up of verses (ayas)
The shortest Sura is 3 verses – the longest is 286

20. Comprised of 114 chapters (Suras)
Each Sura is made up of verses (ayas)
The shortest Sura is 3 verses – the longest is 286

21. Comprised of 114 chapters (Suras)
Each Sura is made up of verses (ayas)
The shortest Sura is 3 verses – the longest is 286

22. Arranged (roughly) from longest to shortest chapters
Exclamatory in style
Not translated into English until 1734 by George Sale

23. Arranged (roughly) from longest to shortest chapters
Exclamatory in style
Not translated into English until 1734 by George Sale

24. Arranged (roughly) from longest to shortest chapters
Exclamatory in style
Not translated into English until 1734 by George Sale

25. Is chanted rather than read
Compared with the Bible it is roughly the size of the New Testament

26. Is chanted rather than read
Compared with the Bible it is roughly the size of the New Testament

27. The basis for the conduct of the individual & the order of society
General & Prescriptive

28. The basis for the conduct of the individual & the order of society
General & Prescriptive

29. MUSLIMS ARE ‘PEOPLE OF THE BOOK’
JEWS, CHRISTIANS & MUSLIMS ARE ‘PEOPLE OF THE BOOK’

30. MUSLIMS ARE ‘PEOPLE OF THE BOOK’
JEWS, CHRISTIANS & MUSLIMS ARE ‘PEOPLE OF THE BOOK’

31. "We believe in God, and that which hath been sent down to us, and that which hath been sent down to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes: and that which hath been given to Moses and to Jesus, and that which was given to the prophets from their Lord. No difference do we make between any of them: and to God are we resigned. " (Surih II, "The Cow", v. 130) [2:130]

32. "We believe in God, and that which hath been sent down to us, and that which hath been sent down to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes: and that which hath been given to Moses and to Jesus, and that which was given to the prophets from their Lord. No difference do we make between any of them: and to God are we resigned. " (Surih II, "The Cow", v. 130) [2:130]

33. "We believe in God, and that which hath been sent down to us, and that which hath been sent down to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes: and that which hath been given to Moses and to Jesus, and that which was given to the prophets from their Lord. No difference do we make between any of them: and to God are we resigned. " (Surih II, "The Cow", v. 130) [2:130]

34. "We will worship thy God and the God of thy fathers Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac, one God, and to Him are surrendered (Muslims).”
(Surih II, "The Cow", v. 127) [2:127]

35. "We will worship thy God and the God of thy fathers Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac, one God, and to Him are surrendered (Muslims).”
(Surih II, "The Cow", v. 127) [2:127]

37. The message revealed to Muhammad from God through the angel Gabriel.
Qur’an

38. Muslims believe in the revealed books mentioned in the Qur’an.

39. Qur’an
P s a l m s

40. Qur’an
P s a l m s
T o r a h

41. Qur’an
P s a l m s
T o r a h
G o s p e l

42. Qur’an
P s a l m s
T o r a h
G o s p e l
Scrolls

43. What Muhammad is alleged to have said and done.
Qur’an
What Muhammad is alleged to have said and done.
Hadith

44. Rules & regulations of Muslim life.
Qur’an
Rules & regulations of Muslim life.
Hadith
Sunnah

45. thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee
–Genesis 17:5-6

46. thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee
–Genesis 17:5-6

47. ABRAHAM
SARAH
HAGAR
KETURAH

48. ABRAHAM SARAH HAGAR KETURAH JUDAISM ISLAM CHRISTIANITY BÁBÍ FAITH
MOSES C 1500 BC
JUDAISM
MUHAMMAD
CHRIST 30 AD
ISLAM
CHRISTIANITY
BÁB 1844
BAHÁ’ULLÁH 1863
BÁBÍ FAITH
BAHÁ’Í FAITH
Abrahamic Faiths

49. Who is Christ? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
19:30. He [Jesus)] said: "I am indeed a servant of Allah: He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet;
19:33. "So peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die, and the day that I shall be raised up to life (again)"!
Who is Christ?

50. Who is Christ? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
19:30. He [Jesus)] said: "I am indeed a servant of Allah: He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet;
19:33. "So peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die, and the day that I shall be raised up to life (again)"!
Who is Christ?

51. Who is Christ? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
3:45. Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah;
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. Luke 1:31
Who is Christ?

52. Who is Christ? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
3:45. Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah;
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. Luke 1:31
Who is Christ?

53. Who is Jesus? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
2:87. And verily We gave unto Moses the Scripture and We caused a train of messengers to follow after him, and We gave unto Jesus, son of Mary, clear proofs (of Allah's sovereignty), and We supported him with the Holy spirit. Is it ever so, that, when there cometh unto you a messenger (from Allah) with that which ye yourselves desire not, ye grow arrogant, and some ye disbelieve and some ye slay? MP
Who is Jesus?

54. Who is Jesus? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
2:87. And verily We gave unto Moses the Scripture and We caused a train of messengers to follow after him, and We gave unto Jesus, son of Mary, clear proofs (of Allah's sovereignty), and We supported him with the Holy spirit. Is it ever so, that, when there cometh unto you a messenger (from Allah) with that which ye yourselves desire not, ye grow arrogant, and some ye disbelieve and some ye slay? MP
Who is Jesus?

55. Who is Jesus? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
2:87. And verily We gave unto Moses the Scripture and We caused a train of messengers to follow after him, and We gave unto Jesus, son of Mary, clear proofs (of Allah's sovereignty), and We supported him with the Holy spirit. Is it ever so, that, when there cometh unto you a messenger (from Allah) with that which ye yourselves desire not, ye grow arrogant, and some ye disbelieve and some ye slay? MP
Who is Jesus?

56. Son of God? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
5:19 In blasphemy indeed are those that say that God is Christ the son of Mary. Say: "Who then hath the least power against God, if His Will were to destroy Christ the son of Mary, his mother, and all, everyone that is on the earth? For to God belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between. He createth what He pleaseth. For God hath power over all things."
Son of God?

57. Son of God? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
5:19 In blasphemy indeed are those that say that God is Christ the son of Mary. Say: "Who then hath the least power against God, if His Will were to destroy Christ the son of Mary, his mother, and all, everyone that is on the earth? For to God belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between. He createth what He pleaseth. For God hath power over all things."
Son of God?

58. Son of God? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
5:19 In blasphemy indeed are those that say that God is Christ the son of Mary. Say: "Who then hath the least power against God, if His Will were to destroy Christ the son of Mary, his mother, and all, everyone that is on the earth? For to God belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between. He createth what He pleaseth. For God hath power over all things."
Son of God?

59. One God QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
9:30-31 They take their teachers, and their monks, and the Messiah, son of Mary, for Lords beside God, though bidden to worship one God only. There is no God but He! Far from His glory be what they associate with Him!
One God

60. One God QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
9:30-31 They take their teachers, and their monks, and the Messiah, son of Mary, for Lords beside God, though bidden to worship one God only. There is no God but He! Far from His glory be what they associate with Him!
One God

61. QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
4:171 O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth.
What about the Trinity?

62. What about the Trinity? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
4:171 O Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) a messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His messengers. Say not "Trinity" : desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah:
What about the Trinity?

63. QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
4:171 O Glory be to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs.
What about the Trinity?

64. The Crucifixion QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
4:157. And because of their saying: We slew the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, Allah's messenger - they slew him not nor crucified him, but it appeared so unto them; and lo! those who disagree concerning it are in doubt thereof; they have no knowledge thereof save pursuit of a conjecture; they slew him not for certain.
The Crucifixion

65. The Crucifixion QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
4:157. And because of their saying: We slew the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, Allah's messenger - they slew him not nor crucified him, but it appeared so unto them; and lo! those who disagree concerning it are in doubt thereof; they have no knowledge thereof save pursuit of a conjecture; they slew him not for certain.
The Crucifixion

66. QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
4:158. But Allah took him up unto Himself. Allah was ever Mighty, Wise. (MP)
The Crucifixion

67. Who is Mary? QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
3:42. And when the angels said: O Mary! Lo! Allah hath chosen thee and made thee pure, and hath preferred thee above (all) the women of creation
Who is Mary?

68. Who is Mary? MP QUR’AN & CHRISTIANS
3:42. And when the angels said: O Mary! Lo! Allah hath chosen thee and made thee pure, and hath preferred thee above (all) the women of creation MP
Who is Mary?

69. Can one be compelled to believe?
CONVERSION BY FORCE
2:256. Let there be no compulsion in religion:
Can one be compelled to believe?

70. Can one be compelled to believe?
CONVERSION BY FORCE
2:256. Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things
Can one be compelled to believe?

71. Can one be compelled to believe?
CONVERSION BY FORCE
2:256. Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things
Can one be compelled to believe?

72. ATTITUDE TO GOD
3:31. Say: "If ye do love Allah, Follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins: For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
Love God

73. ATTITUDE TO GOD
3:31. Say: "If ye do love Allah, Follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins: For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
Love God

74. Believe His Messenger ATTITUDE TO GOD
30: Those who reject Faith will suffer from that rejection: and those who work righteousness will spread their couch (of repose) for themselves (in heaven): That He may reward those who believe and work righteous deeds, out of his Bounty. For He loves not those who reject Faith.
Believe His Messenger

75. Believe His Messenger ATTITUDE TO GOD
30: Those who reject Faith will suffer from that rejection: and those who work righteousness will spread their couch (of repose) for themselves (in heaven): That He may reward those who believe and work righteous deeds, out of his Bounty. For He loves not those who reject Faith.
Believe His Messenger

76. This program was researched, designed and produced by
Dr. Duane K. Troxel of

77. END OF SECTION ON THE QUR’AN
This program was created by Dr. Duane K. Troxel