Beliefs and Commandments - Arabic to English
What is Akhirah?
Belief in life after death and that this life is temporary and that the next life is eternal and we will be resurrected and judged.
What was first word that was revealed in the Quran?
Iqrah.
How are the lengths of the Surah's separated?
The longer Surah's are at the beginning and they increasingly get shorter (with the exception of Fathiha).
al-Quran
The Recitation
Nūr
Light
What is Ibaadat?
Rules that regulate the relationship between man and Allah such as prayer, purification, fasting, charity, hajj, etc.
What is the purpose of studying the Quran?
To understand the words of Allahﷻ properly as the Prophet ﷺ, his Companions, and their students understood them.
How are Surah's in the Quran separated, and with the exception of what Surah?
Each surah is separated by the basmalah (bismillahi al-rahmān al-rahīm) with the exception of surah al-Tawbah.
al-Kitāb
The Book
Huda
Guidance
What is Tawhid?
Belief that Allahﷻ is One and unique and doesn’t have any partners who are equal to him in his essence or his attributes. He is the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth and everything contained within it. He alone has the right to be worshipped.
What is the objective of the Quran?
The main objective behind studying any Islamic Science is to attain the pleasure of Allahﷻ in order to be successful in this life and the next.
How many Surah's are in the Quran?
The Qurʾān consists of 114 surahs, which is usually translated as “chapters,” starting with Surah al-Fātiḥah (“The Opening”) and ending with Surah al-Nās (Mankind).
al-Furqān
The Criterion
Shifā
Cure
What is Risalah?
Belief that Allahﷻ has sent down Prophets and Messengers to guide humanity starting from Adam ﷺ to Muhammad ﷺ.
What is the primary objective of studying the Quran?
The primary objective of the Qur’an is to teach and remind humanity about certain absolute truths and realities that form part of the system of belief of Islam - Basically, it explains the relationship between man and his Creator.
How many ayat are there in the Quran?
6,235 ayat.
al-Dhikr
The Remider
Nudhra
Warning
What is Mu’amalaat?
Rules that regulate the relationship between man and other people such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, financial transactions, etc.
What is the secondary objective of studying the Quran?
The second objective is to detail the rules and regulations that govern everyday life. It provides guidance for life as an individual, as a member of a family and as a member of society.
Which Surah has the most ayat and how many does it have?
284 ayat.
al-Tanzīl
The Revelation
Maw’idha
Admonition