What is the Qu’ran?
The Qu’ran is the sacred book of
the Muslims.
Muslims believe that the Qu’ran
is the direct word of Allah to the
Prophet Muhammad, through the
angel Gabriel. Muslims treat the
Qu’ran with great respect, and
use it as a source of guidance in
every aspect of our lives.
Muslims believe that angels were
created by Allah out of light!
The prophet Muhammad was born in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
His father died before he was born. When he was six years old,
his mother also died.
When Muhammad was 40 years old, his whole life changed
dramatically. He often went by himself into the mountains to
pray. One evening as he was meditating, the angel Gabriel
appeared before him and showed him a cloth covered in
writing. The angel ordered Muhammad to recite the words.
Although he could not read or write, he understood what the
words said and began to recite them.
Muhammad began teaching people about Allah, and many
became Muslims. He died in Madinah at the age of 63.
Muslims believe that everything in existence comes from one and
only God, Allah.
Muhammad was the last of the great prophets, named in
the Qu’ran. Other prophets include Moses, Abraham and
Jesus.
To show respect, Muslims write the letters ‘pbuh’ (peace and
blessing) after the prophets’ names.
Muslims believe that throughout your life, angels record
your good and bad deeds. Then, on the last day, Allah
will bring all those back to life. Those which were good
will be led to Paradise, a place of happiness.
• The Qu’ran describes
paradise as a beautiful garden,
full of refreshing fountains,
sweet smelling flowers and
singing birds.
• Muslims rulers often
planted exquisite gardens to
give them a taste of
paradise!
• The Qu’ran is divided into
114 chapters, or surrahs, made
up of more than 6,000 verses.
The chapters always appear in
the same order but this is not
the same order as Muhammad
received them.
Make a list in your books of all the rules you follow every day.
Have you ever broken a rule and paid the consequences?
The Qu’ran is always treated with great respect. Muslims
must not let it get dirty or touch the ground. When it is not
in use, the Qu’ran is wrapped in cloth.
A Muslim who can recite the Qu’ran from memory is called
a Hafiz. It is thought to be a sign of great excellence.
Muslims should also read books like the Hadith which tell
what Muhammad did and taught.
These are the letters in Arabic.
Which letters are missing?
Can you write these sentences using Arabic
letters?
God is the Creator of all Life
If you finish this task, write a sentence
you think you might find in the
Qu’ran.