This class session featured a lecture on the Qur'an and the themes it contains.
It must be noted that the religion of Islam is one that is focused upon a very straightforward
message. That is, that Allah is the supreme creator and master of the universe, transcendent above all things. Allah's central miracle, of course, is none other than the Qur'an.
The Qur'an is the high sacred text of Islam, and its most sacred object. It is revered as a gift from Allah to humanity. Compiled from the messages delivered to His rasul Muhammad over many decades, the Qur'an contains the Word of Allah. Interestingly, the Qur'an is only kept in Arabic, honoring its roots in Arabia. It must be understood that versions of the Qur'an in other languages are not truly Qur'ans. Rather, these are mere translations of the sacred book.
The Qur'an's content is quite remarkable. The phrase "In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate" and others like it are repeated many times in the text. In addition, this text features 114 chapters and 6000 verses, mentioning Allah over 2500 times. The fact that there exist no doctrines of original sin or atonement in Islam is a very noteworthy fact. Another central message of the Qur'an is that humans are special representatives of Allah.
- The Qur'an is but a correction and not a nullification of the New Testament and Torah
- Featuring 114 chapters and 6000 verses, Allah is mentioned over 2500 times
- The only miracle produced by Muhammad
- The Qur'an exists only in Arabic; translations are not true Qur'ans
- There exist no doctrines of original sin or atonement in Islam
- Humans are special representatives of God's creation on Earth
The remainder of the class was spent on creating posters for designated topics.
Connections with the Qur'an
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