THE QUR'AN

What is the Qur'an

• The holy book of Islam
• Believed to be the word of God as it was told to him
• There is only one god in Qur'an- Allah

What does it describe?

• It describes rules and regulations for Muslims which are followers of Islam
• One god - Allah
• Explains Muhammad's teachings

What does the Qur'an guide?

• Guides daily life and behavior

Examples of guidelines in the Qur'an

• No pork or alcohol
• Wash body before praying to God
• Cannot own other Muslims
• Women have rights(own land and get education)

Fun Facts

• In the Qur'an there are:
• 30 parts
• 114 chapters
• 540 paragraphs
• 6,666 verses