The holy books of Islam
Identify two holy books or scriptures revealed to prophets, as referred to in Qur'an 4:163.
Describe what Muslims believe about the Qur'an compared to the other holy books.
Explain why Muslims believe the Qur'an is unique among the holy books of Islam.
First point
Make your first point: explain what Muslims believe about the earlier scriptures and why they are no longer considered fully reliable.
Second point
Make your second point: explain what makes the Qur'an unique, in terms of its preservation, its divine origin, and its universal scope.
Third point
Make your third point: explain how the Qur'an's role as the criterion (furqan) over all previous scriptures gives it supreme authority for Muslims.
'The Qur'an is the most important of all the holy books of Islam.' Assess this statement. You should refer to the significance of the passage provided, using your own or others' views to support your answer.
Passage: refer to this in your answer
Indeed, We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم)], as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And we revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendants, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the book [of Psalms].
Suggested length: 250–350 words
Writing guides
- 1Agree: argue why the Qur'an is the most important holy book, as the final, perfectly preserved and universal revelation of Allah.
- 2Further agree: use Qur'an 4:163 to show how the Qur'an is the culmination of a long chain of revelation to all the prophets.
- 3Disagree: consider whether earlier scriptures, which first revealed Allah's guidance to humanity, have their own unique importance, and whether Muslims are required to respect all revealed books equally.
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