The Holy Qu-ran - Muhammad

1.      “It is He Who hath created for you all things that are on earth; Moreover His design comprehended the heavens, for He gave order and perfection to the seven firmaments; and of all things He hath perfect knowledge.” (pg. 232 #29)

            I liked this verse because it goes along with my beliefs well. It surprised me how much Christian and Jewish religions are like Qur’An because before reading this entry I thought they were going to be completely different. They call Christ Allah instead of Christ but still believe he created all things and knows all things.

             2.      “When it is said to them: “Follow what Allah hath revealed:” They say: “Nay! We shall follow the ways of our fathers.” What! Even though their fathers were void of wisdom and guidance?” (pg. 237 #170)

I loved this verse from the Qur’An chapters because it made me laugh. It kind of mocks people of all different religions who do not believe in a divine being like Allah and believe in the words of men. It is saying how ironic it is to believe in something that has no more wisdom or knowledge than you yourself. It is calling people foolish which I find funny because I agree.

Reading Questions:

1.      What does the work say about the fundamental relationship between man and Allah? What is mankind’s responsibility to Allah?

The relationship Allah and man share is an intimate one, more intimate than any other earthly relationship. He knows all things whether they are revealed to him by you or not. It is said he thinks of you as a mother thinks of his child because he is the creator so he loves you (his creation). Mankind’s responsibility to Allah is to implement his desires among earth.

2.      Compare and contrast the views of god and morality described in the Koran with those found in the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament.

Compare: all these religions believe in a god that has perfect knowledge and created all things including man. They believe this divine being knows them better than they know themselves and is their savior because he gives out guidance and direction that they are expected to follow.

Contrast: in the Koran religion I believe they think of Allah as more of a god and someone to worship and be in awe of than they do a father. In Christian and Jewish beliefs, Christ is their redeemer, brother, savior and friend; it just more personal.