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Foundations of Islam Lesson :n القرآن والسنة

The Quran and Sunnah as Sources

The Quran and Sunnah as Sources

The Quran and Sunnah as the two primary sources of Islamic law, and how to study and follow them.

10 min read 4 objectives 5 questions

Learning objectives

  • Explain the importance of the Quran in a Muslim's life
  • Explain the Sunnah as the second source that complements the Quran
  • Describe the role of Surah Al-Fatihah in prayer
  • Know how to recognize an authentic hadith and follow it
Lesson

The Qur'an is the last remaining legacy transmitted to Muhammad through the Prophet Muhammad during a period of 23 years. Written in Arabic, it has 114 Surahs and has been preserved to remain unaltered. Muslims read and study the Bible regularly to understand its words and guide their lives. The Sunnah is the second source, meaning the Prophet's speech, actions, and actions. To properly study the two sources of law, Muslims should read the scriptures regularly, listen to the interpretations of knowledgeable teachers, and learn Hadith. Knowledge of the sources helps us to deal with life's problems correctly, maintain the purity of faith, and strive for good deeds.

Arabic text
إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا الذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُ لَحَافِظُونَ
Source: The Quran — Surah Al-Fatihah 1:1–7 and Sahih al-Bukhari 1
Key terms
The Quran
Quran
The word of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
The Sunnah
Sunnah
The sayings, actions and approvals of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Hadith
Hadith
A report of what Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said or did
Chapter
Surah
A chapter of the Quran
Verse
Ayah
A single verse of the Quran

Comprehension quiz

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1

How many surahs does the Quran have?

2

What is the Sunnah?

3

Which surah is recited in every prayer?

4

Over how many years was the Quran revealed?

5

How should a Muslim study the sources of the law?

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