Many beautiful names: The Quran calls itself by many beautiful names. Each name tells us something about what it does.
- Al-Quran — "the Reading", because it is meant to be read and recited aloud.
- Al-Kitab — "the Book", because it is written down and preserved.
- Al-Furqan — "the Criterion", because it shows the difference between right and wrong.
- Al-Dhikr — "the Reminder", because it reminds us of Allah and of what we forget.
- Al-Nur — "the Light", because it lights the way in darkness.
Ask about each name: When you meet a new name, ask one question: "What does this name teach me about the Quran?"
Key Terms
- Al-Quran (القرآن) — the Reading
- Al-Kitab (الکتاب) — the Book
- Al-Furqan (الفرقان) — the Criterion
- Al-Dhikr (الذکر) — the Reminder
- Al-Nur (النور) — the Light
Quran or Hadith
Quran 2:2 — "This is the Book, there is no doubt in it, a guidance for the God-conscious." — to be checked.
A short explanation, in a small box in the app: the Quran introduces itself as guidance — but guidance that touches the heart of a person who is ready to listen.
Fresh diagram to be drawn
Diagram to be drawn: five cards, one for each name, with a one-line meaning under each. In Project Desk colours.
Example
Many names, one person: A person can have many names at home — "son", "brother", "teacher", "friend". Each name shows a different side of the same person.
Each name shows a side: In the same way, each name of the Quran shows a different side of the same Book.
- The Quran has many names, and each name teaches something.
- Al-Quran is the Reading, Al-Kitab is the Book, Al-Furqan is the Criterion.
- Al-Dhikr is the Reminder, and Al-Nur is the Light.