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““ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”
Articles of Faith / BeliefArticles of Faith / Belief
BELIEVE IN HIS BOOKSBELIEVE IN HIS BOOKS
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(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)
FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BY
USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOKLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK
““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””
2
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

““Allah”Allah” :: Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refersArabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lordto the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – thereSustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there
is none besides Allah.is none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.

““MuhammadMuhammad .”.” :: Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “the Praisedthe Praised
OneOne”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, the”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, the
servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited Seal ofservant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited Seal of
Prophethood after whom there will be no moreProphethood after whom there will be no more
prophet sent.prophet sent.

““For We have never sent any Messenger except that heFor We have never sent any Messenger except that he
should be heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”.should be heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”.
((Qur’an : An-Nisa : 4 : 64Qur’an : An-Nisa : 4 : 64))

“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon fiveIslam is built upon five
things:things:
Bear witness that there isBear witness that there is
none deserving of worshipnone deserving of worship
except Allah, and thatexcept Allah, and that
Muhammad is His servantMuhammad is His servant
and Messenger.and Messenger.

things:things:
And to establish SwolahAnd to establish Swolah
(the obligatory five daily(the obligatory five daily
worship or specificworship or specific
devotion).devotion).

things:things:
And to pay the ZakahAnd to pay the Zakah
(obligatory tax upon the(obligatory tax upon the
wealth).wealth).

things:things:
And to make pilgrimageAnd to make pilgrimage
(Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba(Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba
in Makkah) if you are able.in Makkah) if you are able.

things:things:
And to observe fastingAnd to observe fasting
daily in the month ofdaily in the month of
Ramadhan.Ramadhan.

.....“Tell me about iiman
(Faith/Belief)”
(Belief) iiman is that(Belief) iiman is that
you:you:
Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;
His angels;His angels;
His Books,His Books,
His Messengers;His Messengers;
In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;
In the Decree, the good &In the Decree, the good &
bad, all comes from (thebad, all comes from (the
eternal knowledge of)eternal knowledge of)
Allah;Allah;

........ “ Tell me about ‘Al-........ “ Tell me about ‘Al-
Ihsan’- (the Best orIhsan’- (the Best or
Righteous conduct orRighteous conduct or
Excellence)”Excellence)”
““Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:
... That you serve (worship)... That you serve (worship)
Allah as though you seeAllah as though you see
Him, but if you do not seeHim, but if you do not see
Him, He (Allah) sees you.”Him, He (Allah) sees you.”

IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBelief
FaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best orBest or
RighteousRighteous
ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL
[Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmission
ObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith isFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is
mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSANTogether, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN
which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submissionThus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission
to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TOTHE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO
THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,

 IIMANIIMAN is “Belief or Faith” to something beyond sense
perception, termed as “ - al-ghayb” meaning “the
unseen”.
 It is derived from the root word “ ” which also means
“safety, peace, security, protection”
 It denote: “certainty of the ultimate truth”, adherence to it
instils sense of “security in him” from doubts, uncertainty,
restlessness etc.

 Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind
acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Belief or faith
must be with knowledge.

"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou
hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sighthast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight
and heart - all of them - will be called to accountand heart - all of them - will be called to account
for it (on Judgement Day).“for it (on Judgement Day).“
((Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36))

 Three sources for knowledge:
[1] Five sensory perceptions - ;
[2] Reasoning - ;
[3] True report - ;

(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman“Al-iiman is that you:is that you:
 Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;
 His angels;His angels;
 His Books,His Books,
 His Messengers;His Messengers;
 In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;
 In the Decree, the good & bad, all comesIn the Decree, the good & bad, all comes
from (the eternal knowledge of) Allahfrom (the eternal knowledge of) Allah
Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”

THE THIRD ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGINGTHE THIRD ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING
THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
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Behold thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a vicegerent onBehold thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a vicegerent on
earth." They said "Wilt thou place therein one who will makeearth." They said "Wilt thou place therein one who will make
mischief therein and shed blood? Whilst we do celebrate Thymischief therein and shed blood? Whilst we do celebrate Thy
praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?" He said: "I know what yepraises and glorify Thy holy (name)?" He said: "I know what ye
know not."know not."
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And He (Allah)taught Adam the names of all thingsAnd He (Allah)taught Adam the names of all things; then He; then He
placed them before the angels and said: "Tell Me the names ofplaced them before the angels and said: "Tell Me the names of
these if ye are right."these if ye are right."
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:31Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:31))

They said: "Glory to Thee: of knowledge we have none, saveThey said: "Glory to Thee: of knowledge we have none, save
that Thou hast taught us: in truth it is Thou who art perfect inthat Thou hast taught us: in truth it is Thou who art perfect in
knowledge and wisdom."knowledge and wisdom."

He said: "O Adam! tell them their names." When he had toldHe said: "O Adam! tell them their names." When he had told
them their names, Allah said: "Did I not tell you that I know thethem their names, Allah said: "Did I not tell you that I know the
secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what ye reveal and whatsecrets of heaven and earth, and I know what ye reveal and what
ye conceal?"ye conceal?"

And behold We said to the angels: "Bow down to Adam";And behold We said to the angels: "Bow down to Adam";
and they bowed down: not so Iblis: he refused and wasand they bowed down: not so Iblis: he refused and was
haughty: he was of those who reject Faith. ”haughty: he was of those who reject Faith. ”

We said: "O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden andWe said: "O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden and
eat of the bountiful things therein as (where and when) ye will; buteat of the bountiful things therein as (where and when) ye will; but
approach not this tree, or ye run into harm and transgression.”approach not this tree, or ye run into harm and transgression.”

““ Then did Satan make them slip from the (Garden) and getThen did Satan make them slip from the (Garden) and get
them out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. Wethem out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We
said: "Get ye down all (ye people) with enmity betweensaid: "Get ye down all (ye people) with enmity between
yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling place and youryourselves. On earth will be your dwelling place and your
means of livelihood for a time.".means of livelihood for a time.".

““Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspirationThen learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration and hisand his
Lord turned toward him; for He is Oft-Returning Most Merciful.“Lord turned toward him; for He is Oft-Returning Most Merciful.“

We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if,We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if, as is sure, thereas is sure, there
comes to you guidance from Mecomes to you guidance from Me" whosoever follows" whosoever follows MyMy
guidanceguidance on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.“on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.“

"But those who reject Faith and belie Our Signs, they shall be
Companions of the Fire; they shall abide therein."

““Has there not been over Man a long period of Time, when he wasHas there not been over Man a long period of Time, when he was
nothing--(not even) mentioned?― Verily We created Man from anothing--(not even) mentioned?― Verily We created Man from a
drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: so We gave him (thedrop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: so We gave him (the
gifts), of Hearing and Sight.gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the WayWe showed him the Way: whether he: whether he
be (be (SHAKURSHAKUR) grateful or () grateful or (KAFURKAFUR) ungrateful (rests on his will).”) ungrateful (rests on his will).”
((Qur’an: al-Insan: 76:1-3Qur’an: al-Insan: 76:1-3))

EPISTEMOLOGY

Amongst the definitions:Amongst the definitions:
““....... Knowledge is the arrival (....... Knowledge is the arrival (huhussulul- )- )** of the meaningof the meaning
((ma’nama’na- ) of a thing or object of knowledge in the soul of- ) of a thing or object of knowledge in the soul of
the subject; and simultaneously,..... Knowledge is the soul’sthe subject; and simultaneously,..... Knowledge is the soul’s
arrival (arrival (wuwussulul- ) at the meaning of that thing or the object- ) at the meaning of that thing or the object
of knowledge.”of knowledge.”
By “meaning” (By “meaning” (ma’nama’na- ) is: “- ) is: “the recognition of the properthe recognition of the proper
place of anything in a systemplace of anything in a system ...”...”
** ““attainment; acquirement” is a better translationattainment; acquirement” is a better translation..
EPISTEMOLOGY
Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas

To understand how we as human learn, let us analyse the
computer (a product attempted by human to create an
imitation or artificial intelligence)
Computerization is a total system comprising of:
[1] INPUT
[2] PROCESSING
[3] OUTPUT
EPISTEMOLOGY

INPUT - PROCESSING - OUTPUTINPUT - PROCESSING - OUTPUT
EPISTEMOLOGY

KEYBOARD
THUMB-DISK-DRIVES
SCANNER MOUSE
FEED TO CPU TO BE PROCESSED
EPISTEMOLOGY

• KEYBOARD
• MOUSE
• THUMB/DISK DRIVE
• SCANNER
• BLUE-
TOOTH/WIRELESS
 THE FIVE SENSES:
SIGHT, SOUND, TOUCH, SMELL,
TASTE.
 TRUE REPORT
 EXTRA-SENSORY -INSPIRATION,
DREAM, INTUITION, BURST OF
BRILLIANCE
COMPUTERCOMPUTER HUMAN BEINGHUMAN BEING
EPISTEMOLOGY

EPISTEMOLOGY
PROCESSING TAKESPROCESSING TAKES
PLACE HEREPLACE HERE
INPUT
OUTPUT
(FEEDBACK)

 MemoryMemory
 Linguistic & literacyLinguistic & literacy
 Logic & musicLogic & music
 Deductive - inductiveDeductive - inductive
 Speculative extrapolationSpeculative extrapolation
 Emotive - empathyEmotive - empathy
 Contemplative - intuitionContemplative - intuition
 Extraneous linkageExtraneous linkage
EPISTEMOLOGY
• Control unit – storage, speed
• ROM – Read only memory
• RAM – Random access memory
• BIOS – Basic input-output
System
• DOS – Disk operating System;
Drivers etc.
• ALU – Arithmetic logic unit

EPISTEMOLOGY
SCREEN MONITOR
PRINTER - SCANNER
THUMB-DISK-DRIVES
FROM CPU TO OUTPUTFROM CPU TO OUTPUT
OR BE SAVED, PRINTEDOR BE SAVED, PRINTED

 SpeechSpeech
 ActionsActions
 CreativityCreativity
 BehaviourBehaviour
 Disposition (Disposition (akhlaqakhlaq))
EPISTEMOLOGY
• Monitor – screenMonitor – screen
• Printer – scannerPrinter – scanner
• Thumb-driveThumb-drive
• Disk-driveDisk-drive
• Sound-systemSound-system
• ProjectorProjector
• Other devicesOther devices

Whatever is outside of theWhatever is outside of the
person – to be regarded asperson – to be regarded as
information (information ( ) – not) – not
knowledge ( ).knowledge ( ).
Knowledge resides in theKnowledge resides in the
person – and is also anperson – and is also an
attribute (attribute (sifatsifat- ) of- ) of
the person him/herself.the person him/herself.

Information may notInformation may not
necessarily convey anynecessarily convey any
meanings, but can bemeanings, but can be
subjected to process orsubjected to process or
interpretation – by a humaninterpretation – by a human
– striving to seek and– striving to seek and
arriving at understanding ofarriving at understanding of
““meaningsmeanings” from it.” from it.
Knowledge has to doKnowledge has to do
with “with “meaningsmeanings” –” –
which may includewhich may include
abstract concepts andabstract concepts and
construct beyond theconstruct beyond the
material forms.material forms.

Every one may have equalEvery one may have equal
access to a givenaccess to a given
information.information.
Yet, there can beYet, there can be
difference in levels anddifference in levels and
depths of knowledge todepths of knowledge to
a given information,a given information,
depending upon whodepending upon who
contemplates upon it.contemplates upon it.

Just as raw data input areJust as raw data input are
meant to be processed bymeant to be processed by
the computer , our readings,the computer , our readings,
observations, news, dataobservations, news, data
and information etc. areand information etc. are
objects to be understoodobjects to be understood
and possible meanings fromand possible meanings from
it to be comprehended by usit to be comprehended by us
human.human.
It is when cognition ofIt is when cognition of
man are applied toman are applied to
process theseprocess these
information, that heinformation, that he
may be said to arrivemay be said to arrive
at knowledge (i.e.at knowledge (i.e.
when it becomeswhen it becomes
meaningful).meaningful).

THUS the Qur’an categorizeTHUS the Qur’an categorize
these (information) as:these (information) as:
““SignsSigns” –” – aayataayat (( ))
Al-Qur’an –Al-Qur’an – aayat Qawliyyahaayat Qawliyyah
Universe –Universe – aayat Kauniyahaayat Kauniyah
THUS the Qur’anicTHUS the Qur’anic
approach for man’sapproach for man’s
education enjoins himeducation enjoins him
to “to “ReadRead” (” ( ) these) these
signs to arrive at thesigns to arrive at the
““meaningsmeanings” –” –
regarding theregarding the REALITYREALITY..

NoteNote::
Arabic word “Arabic word “universeuniverse” and “” and “a scholar; one whoa scholar; one who
is knowledgeableis knowledgeable” is spelt:” is spelt:
( )( )

(Allah) Most Gracious! It is He Who has taught the Qur'an. HeAllah) Most Gracious! It is He Who has taught the Qur'an. He
has created man: He has taught him speech (and Intelligence)has created man: He has taught him speech (and Intelligence)
((Qur’an: ar-Rahmaan: 55:1-4Qur’an: ar-Rahmaan: 55:1-4))

THE FIRST 5 VERSES REVEALED
TO MUHAMMAD

“READ in the name of thy (Lord) Sustainer, who
has created man out of a clinging substance. Read
- for thy (Lord) Sustainer is the Most Bountiful
One. Who has taught [man] the use of the pen
– taught man what he did not know!”
(Qur’an: al-‘Alaq: 96: 1-5)
THE FIRST 5 VERSES REVEALED
TO MUHAMMAD

Thus, what our Prophet Muhammad received was not
something new - as this phenomena (revelation) had
already occurred before him.
Thus those, termed the “People of the Book” amongst
those of Abrahamic line i.e. the Jews and Christians,
would be the independent parties than can corroborate -
not deny but confirm this.

•Claims to be from God;Claims to be from God;
•And which could notAnd which could not
be produced by anybe produced by any
who tries;who tries;
•And contains absoluteAnd contains absolute
principles;principles;
59
REGARDING AL-QUR’AN :REGARDING AL-QUR’AN :
IT IS BOOK WHICH ....IT IS BOOK WHICH ....
AL-QUR’ANAL-QUR’AN

•And does not containAnd does not contain
discrepancies;discrepancies;
•And has contributed toAnd has contributed to
the well-being ofthe well-being of
mankind at all levels;mankind at all levels;
60

•And can be shown thatAnd can be shown that
some of its propheciessome of its prophecies
were proven true;were proven true;
•And some of its dataAnd some of its data
compatible withcompatible with
scientific research;scientific research;
61

•And the whole book stillAnd the whole book still
remains in its originalremains in its original
text (language);text (language);
•And speaks of God andAnd speaks of God and
His plan;His plan;
62

•And has universalAnd has universal
appeal andappeal and
application.application.
63
IT MUST BE FROM GOD...IT MUST BE FROM GOD...
NO OTHER CONCLUSION IS PLAUSIBLE!NO OTHER CONCLUSION IS PLAUSIBLE!

””ThisThis Qur'an is not such as can be produced by other thanQur'an is not such as can be produced by other than
AllahAllah; on the contrary it is a; on the contrary it is a confirmation of (revelations)confirmation of (revelations)
that went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Bookthat went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book――
wherein there is no doubt from the Lord of the Worlds.”wherein there is no doubt from the Lord of the Worlds.”
((Q:Yunos:10:37Q:Yunos:10:37))

WHAT WERE THESE BOOKS ?

TAURATTAURAT
(Torah / Law)(Torah / Law)
Book revealed to
Prophet Musa (Moses)
a.s.

ZABURZABUR
(Psalm)
Book revealed to Prophet
Dawud (David) a.s.

INJILINJIL
(Evangel / Gospel)
Book revealed to Prophet
‘Isa (Jesus) a.s.

““There is among themThere is among them a section who distort the Booka section who distort the Book withwith
their tongues; (as they read) so that you would think it is atheir tongues; (as they read) so that you would think it is a
part of the Book but it is no part of the Book;part of the Book but it is no part of the Book; and they sayand they say
"That is from Allah" but it is not from Allah"That is from Allah" but it is not from Allah: it is they who tell: it is they who tell
a lie against Allah, and (well) they know it! “a lie against Allah, and (well) they know it! “
((Q:Aali’Imran 3:78Q:Aali’Imran 3:78))

The Christians and the Jews mayThe Christians and the Jews may
offer the Bible as their evidence ofoffer the Bible as their evidence of
their revealed Books from God.their revealed Books from God.
•What is the Bible?What is the Bible?
•Can Muslim accept theCan Muslim accept the
Bible to be the revealedBible to be the revealed
Books of God?Books of God?
THEREFORE IT IS PERTINENT FOR MUSLIMS TO SEEK ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS:

The Bible ...… some facts.The Bible ...… some facts.
• It is a collection of writings.
• Generally it contains recordings of the
history of the Jewish people. Written
and re-written by scribes (especially
when the Jews lost these during their
enslavement by Persians and Romans or
because the recordings tended to fade).

• The name “Bible” is not found in the
Bible.
• This term “Bible” comes from the Greek
work “Biblion” which means “collection
of writings or book”.

• The total number of books that make up
the Bible differ between the Catholic’s
(they have 73 books) and Protestant
Christian’s (only accept 66 books).

• It can be divided into 2 parts:
Old testament – Jewish writings written
originally in Hebrew, compiled over a
period of 2,000 years; many of its
authors are unknown.

• It can be divided into 2 parts:
New Testament – the oldest
manuscripts written in Koine Greek
(not Aramaic which was the language
that Jesus spoke), comprise of the 4
Gospels and letters written by Paul and
others.

• The most popular Bible e.g. the King
James (the Authorized version) and the
Latin Vulgate in used was based on an
ancient text. Since then, they have
discovered more ancient texts, and
Christian biblical scholars have to
revise their Bible to ensure accuracy.
And they admit that there has been
interpolations done to the Bible.

“Yet the King James version has serious
defects. ….. And discovery of many biblical
manuscripts more ancient than those on which
the King James version was based made it
apparent that these defects were so many as to
call for a revision.”
(Forward in the New Revised Standard version of the Bible)
What the Qur’an asserted 1400 year ago,What the Qur’an asserted 1400 year ago,
now confirmed by their own Biblical scholarsnow confirmed by their own Biblical scholars
““Reason for the Revision”Reason for the Revision”

BART D. EHRMAN is an American New Testament scholar,
currently the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of
Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill.
Refer to his lectures and debates on YouTube

Summary : what is the Bible?
 It may contain words of prophets;
some eye-witness or even hearsay
accounts of what had happened; it may
contain quotations of perhaps
revelations from God; it may contain
interpretations and interpolations of
people regarding the religion; etc.

 Biblical scholars admit that many
were written by anonymous (unknown)
person or persons; sometimes
conveniently attributed to certain
prophets.

 The Gospels (according to Mark,
Mathew, Luke and John) are not the
same as what we Muslims refer to as
the “Injeel” of Prophet Jesus a.s.

The Pentateuch (first 5 Books said toThe Pentateuch (first 5 Books said to
be the book of Moses : the Torah) isbe the book of Moses : the Torah) is
notnot the same as what we Muslimsthe same as what we Muslims
refer to as therefer to as the ““Taurat” of ProphetTaurat” of Prophet
Moses a.sMoses a.s..

 The Psalm (of David) isThe Psalm (of David) is notnot the samethe same
as what we Muslims refer to as theas what we Muslims refer to as the
““Zabur” of Prophet David a.sZabur” of Prophet David a.s..

 As the collections called the Bible
have been tampered with and
interpolations made by people, we
cannot be certain of its total
reliability and authenticity.

 For Muslims, the Qur’an is the
“Furqaan” (Criterion to determine what
for us, is the Truth and what is not).

 Revisions have been made to the
Bible when a much older manuscripts
were found. Still these manuscripts
are not those dated to the time of
Jesus a.s. (because these were
written in Greek, whereas Jesus a.s.
never spoke Greek but Aramaic).

So when we Muslims say we Believe in the
Taurat, Zabur and Injeel, we do not mean we
believe in the Bible!
 Only the Qur’an has remained the onlyOnly the Qur’an has remained the only
authentic Book of revelations from Allah,authentic Book of revelations from Allah,
still preserved exactly as it was “ recited”,still preserved exactly as it was “ recited”,
in the original language as when it wasin the original language as when it was
revealed.revealed.

[1] Mankind living standard is evolving towards a higher
form of civilization – a global and more cosmopolitan era,
thus their laws need to be gradually updated – while its
principle and fundamental teachings remaining the same ;
Why a subsequent book of revelation is
required is because:

[2] the recordings of earlier Books did not survive fully
intact but were proven to have been tampered with and
corrupted;

[3] Literacy amongst the people, and the appropriate technology
of writing & printing on a mass-scale etc. was not available until
much later. Thus, subsequent revelations would ensure the pristine
teachings are adhered to because corruptions to the previous
recordings had occurred;

““Alif Lam Mim. This is the Book (of Allah); in it is guidanceAlif Lam Mim. This is the Book (of Allah); in it is guidance
sure, without doubt, to those who are most conscioussure, without doubt, to those who are most conscious
(with reverential fear of) Allah.”(with reverential fear of) Allah.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 2Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 2))

““Praise be to Allah Who hath sent to His ServantPraise be to Allah Who hath sent to His Servant
(Muhammad) the Book,(Muhammad) the Book, and hath allowed therein noand hath allowed therein no
Crookedness: (He hath made it) Straight (and Clear),Crookedness: (He hath made it) Straight (and Clear),
in order that He may warnin order that He may warn (the godless) of a terrible(the godless) of a terrible
Punishment from Him, and thatPunishment from Him, and that He may give GladHe may give Glad
Tidings to the Believers who work righteous deeds,Tidings to the Believers who work righteous deeds,
that they shall have a goodly Rewardthat they shall have a goodly Reward.. In which theyIn which they
willwill remain foreverremain forever..”..”
((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18:1-3Qur’an: Kahfi: 18:1-3))

“… And to warn those who say, "Allah has taken a son. They
have no knowledge of it, nor had their fathers. Grave is the word
that comes out of their mouths; they speak not except a lie.”
(Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 4-5)

“Alif Lam Ra. (This Qur’an is) A Book which We have revealed unto
thee (O Muhammad) in order that thou might lead mankind out of
the depths of darkness into light― by the leave of their Lord― to
the Way of (Him) Exalted in Power, Worthy of all Praise!”
(Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 1)

““The Day that the wrongdoer will bite at his hands,The Day that the wrongdoer will bite at his hands,
He will say "Oh! would that I had taken a (straight)He will say "Oh! would that I had taken a (straight)
path with the Messenger! “path with the Messenger! “
““Ah! woe is me! would that I had never taken such aAh! woe is me! would that I had never taken such a
one for a friend! He did lead me astray from theone for a friend! He did lead me astray from the
Message (of Allah) after it had come to me! Ah..! theMessage (of Allah) after it had come to me! Ah..! the
Evil One is but a traitor to man! “Evil One is but a traitor to man! “
Then the Messenger will say:Then the Messenger will say: "O my Lord! truly my"O my Lord! truly my
people took this Qur'an for just foolish nonsense."people took this Qur'an for just foolish nonsense."
((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 27-30Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 27-30))

““We have, without doubt sent down the Message (Al-Qur’an);We have, without doubt sent down the Message (Al-Qur’an);
andand We will assuredly guard it (from corruption)We will assuredly guard it (from corruption).”.”
((Qur’an: Hijr: 15: 9Qur’an: Hijr: 15: 9))

Prophetic Era
13 BH – 10 AH
Revelation
to Prophet
Muhammad
* memorised
* Dictated
* Recorded
* Collated
* Counter-
checked
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1st Mushaf
12 AH
Battle of Yamamah
* original materials
which have been
recorded by the
Prophet’s scribe
were sorted out,
checked and bound
into a single Book.

Mushaf
Uthmani
30 AH
Expansion of Islam
• Uthman’s recension - 7
official copies made from
the 1st Mushaf – these sent
to all Islamic centres
accompanied by a Reciter
(muqri’)
• (extant copies of these are
available even to this day)

IN MASJID IMAM HUSSAYN – CAIRO, EGYPT

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN.

PRESERVED MUSHAF OF KHALIFA ‘UTHMAN IBN ‘AFFAN
TOPKAPI MUSEUM
ISTANBUL, TURKEY

TOPKAPI MUSEUM, ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

Diacritical
marking
65 AH
(Science)(Science) Ilmu-Ilmu-
Qira’atil Qur’anQira’atil Qur’an
** inclusion of
markings to the
script conforming
with Prophet’s
recitation, and to
facilitate non-Arab
learning recitation
* By Abul Aswad Ad-Du’aliBy Abul Aswad Ad-Du’ali

Compare with verses in
the present Mushaf Text

MUSHAF
FUAD
1342 AH
From Mushaf
Uthmani, text
compiled at AL-
AZHAR with one
of the original
manner of
Recitation
which has been
preserved - from
HAFASH.HAFASH.

HafashHafash
‘‘Asim ibn Abin NujudAsim ibn Abin Nujud
Abi Abdur Rahman Abd ibn Habib as-SulaimiAbi Abdur Rahman Abd ibn Habib as-Sulaimi
Holy Prophet MuhammadHoly Prophet Muhammad
‘Ali Abi Talib Uthman ‘Affan Zaid Tsabit Ubay Ka’abAli Abi Talib Uthman ‘Affan Zaid Tsabit Ubay Ka’ab

MUSHAF
MADINAH
1403 AH
(1980)
Commissioned by
Saudi King, text
using the Rasm’
Uthmani - following
strictly the spelling,
letter for letter,
identical to Mushaf
Uthmani.

THE FOURTH ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGINGTHE FOURTH ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING
THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
TO BE CONTINUED –TO BE CONTINUED –

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