Qur'an Presentation by W. Sturge

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University of Florida, 2002.

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 The Koran was believed to be a delivered to Muhammad by the angel Gabriel in 610 CE to 632 CE.  It is believed that Muhammad’s companions wrote all of the teachings down and standardized everything twenty one years after his death 653CE.

 That you should follow all of the past prophets who preached God’s Will and the true word of Islam. To follow old laws and scriptures such as the Old Testament.  The natural pure human state of the soul, which is already in tune with the teachings of God, but may have deviated from the path.  God’s constant presence and that we can hide nothing. He is everywhere.

Mankind – this is referring to us or usually referring to universal teachings. (ex. O children of Adam) Believers – Muslims and followers of the faith People of the book – Used to characterize Jews and Christians. Hypocrites – When referred to, usually to warn us of the hereafter if/when we shun God.

 Rejecters of the faith – often referred to as infidels and Kafirs.  The Reader- Koran is almost a self help book and often asks of you many questions. Ex. “Then which of the favors of you Sustainer will you deny?”

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 Shi’a believe in “Divine Justice” that there is good and evil in all things and that God commands us to good and shun the bad. There is all a master design for everything.  Sunni believe in “Divine Decree” that are future is already predestined by God and that man doesn’t get to choose, but that God decides everything for our lives.

 Men are superior to women. (Sura 2:228)  Women have half the rights as men in court witness. (Sura 2:282)  A man may punish his wife by beating her. (Sura 4:34)  A man may marry up to four wives at the same time. (Sura 4:3)  A woman is a sex object to the man. (Sura 2:223)