The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Books, Their Contents And PurposeCopy
Books of Allah – Quick Revision Cheat Sheet
| Aspect | Details | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Belief in Books | • One of the Six Articles of Faith• Muslims must believe in all revealed scriptures | Qur’an 2:285 – belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers |
| Nature of Books | • Revealed by Allah to chosen prophets• Contain divine guidance• Some lost or altered, only Qur’an preserved fully | Qur’an 15:9 – Allah will guard the Qur’an |
| Purpose of Books | • Guide humanity to Allah• Teach Tawhid and morality• Provide laws and worship instructions• Warn against sin and give hope of reward | Qur’an 16:89 – nothing omitted for guidance |
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The Major Revealed Books
| Book | Prophet | Contents / Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Suhuf (Scrolls) | Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) | Early moral teachings, worship of One God |
| Tawrat (Torah) | Prophet Musa (Moses) | Law, commandments, guidance for Israelites |
| Zabur (Psalms) | Prophet Dawud (David) | Hymns, praises, moral lessons |
| Injil (Gospel) | Prophet Isa (Jesus) | Guidance, mercy, spirituality, prophecy of final messenger |
| Qur’an | Prophet Muhammad ﷺ | Final, complete, preserved guidance for all humanity |
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Importance of Belief in Books
- Shows continuity of divine guidance across nations.
- Reminds Muslims that Qur’an is the final, unchanged revelation.
- Encourages respect for other Abrahamic religions.
- Provides comprehensive moral and legal code for life.
- Strengthens faith in Allah’s mercy and guidance throughout history.
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