References: The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Books, Their Contents And Purpose

The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Books, Their Contents And Purpose

Qur’anic References (Belief in the Revealed Books)

• “The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him… and so have the believers… His books…” (2:285)
• “He has sent down upon you the Book in truth… and He revealed the Torah and the Gospel.” (3:3)
• “Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light.” (5:44)
• “And We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light.” (5:46)
• “Indeed, this Qur’an guides to that which is most upright.” (17:9)

Hadith References (Belief in Books)

• The Prophet said: “Faith is to believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and destiny.”

The Revealed Books (Kutub)

The Qur’an

Qur’anic References

• “Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur’an, and indeed, We will be its guardian.” (15:9)
• “This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for the righteous.” (2:2)

Key Features

• Final revelation
• Universal message
• Preserved without change

Tawrah (Torah)

Qur’anic References

• “Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light.” (5:44)

Key Features

• Revealed to:
  • Prophet Mūsā (A.S.)
• Contained:
  • Law and commandments

Injīl (Gospel)

Qur’anic References

• “And We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light.” (5:46)

Key Features

• Revealed to:
  • Prophet ʿĪsā (A.S.)
• Emphasized:
  • Guidance and mercy

Zabūr (Psalms)

Qur’anic References

• “And to Dāwūd We gave the Zabūr.” (4:163)

Key Features

• Revealed to:
  • Prophet Dāwūd (A.S.)
• Contained:
  • Praises and prayers

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Contents of the Revealed Books

Guidance for Life

Qur’anic References

• “Guidance and light.” (5:44, 5:46)
• “This Qur’an guides to that which is most upright.” (17:9)

Laws and Commandments

Qur’anic References

• “Judge between them by what Allah has revealed.” (5:49)

Moral Teachings

Qur’anic References

• “Indeed, Allah commands justice and excellence.” (16:90)

Beliefs (ʿAqīdah)

Qur’anic References

• “Your God is One God.” (2:163)

Stories and Lessons

Qur’anic References

• “In their stories is a lesson for people of understanding.” (12:111)

Purpose of the Revealed Books

1. Guidance (Hidāyah)

Qur’anic References

• “This is the Book… a guidance for the righteous.” (2:2)

2. Establishing Justice

Qur’anic References

• “We sent Our messengers with clear proofs and sent down with them the Book… that people may maintain justice.” (57:25)

3. Teaching Right and Wrong

Qur’anic References

• “Enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong.” (3:104)

4. Strengthening Faith

Qur’anic References

• “So that they may reflect.” (59:21)

5. Uniting People

Qur’anic References

• “Mankind was one community…” (2:213)

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Special Status of the Qur’an

Final Revelation

• “Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah…” (33:40)

Universal Message

• “We have not sent you except as a mercy to the worlds.” (21:107)

Preservation

• “Indeed, We will guard it.” (15:9)

Relationship Between the Books

Confirmation of Earlier Books

Qur’anic References

• “Confirming what came before it.” (3:3)

Completion of Revelation

Qur’anic References

• “This day I have perfected for you your religion.” (5:3)

Summary Table

Key Concepts from References

• Revealed books:
  • Guide humanity
• Contain:
  • Beliefs, laws, morals
• Qur’an:
  • Final and complete revelation

Frequently Used References in Exams

• 2:285 → Belief in books
• 5:44–46 → Tawrah & Injīl
• 2:2 → Qur’an guidance
• 15:9 → Preservation
• 57:25 → Justice

How This Topic Appears in Exams (Reference Use)

• Students should:
  • Name:
    • Revealed books
  • Explain:
    • Contents and purpose
  • Use:
    • Qur’anic references
• Link:
  • Books → Guidance → Islamic belief

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