Ulum al-Qur’an

Activity 1: Working in groups

1. Using Islamic books or internet, search for the miraculous nature of the Qur’an.
2. Present your findings on charts or PowerPoint.

Activity 2: Working as a class

1. Read the verses below from different surah and identify their miraculous nature of the Qur’an.

Verily We: It is We Who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e. the Qur’an) and surely, We will guard it (from corruption). (Qur’an 15:9)

And it is He who has created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon, each in an orbit floating.
​(Qur’an 21:33)

This is what We recite to you (O Muhammad S.A.W.) of the verses and the Wise Reminder (the Qur’an).
​(Qur’an 3:58)

An Arabic Qur’an, without any crookedness (therein) in order that they may fear Him.
​(Qur’an 39:28)

Do they not then consider the Qur’an carefully? Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely have found therein much contradictions.
​(Qur’an 4:82)

Neither did you (O Muhammad S.A.W.) read any book before it (this Qur’an), nor did you write any book (whatsoever) with your right hand. In that case, indeed, the followers of falsehood might have doubted.
​(Qur’an 29:48)

“And if you are in doubt concerning that which We have sent down to our slave, then produce a surah of the like thereof and call your witnesses besides Allah, if you are truthful. But if you do it not, and you can never do it, then fear the fire whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.” (Qur’an 2:23–24)

1. Prepare a chart with the verses on the miraculous nature of the Qur’an. Present your work to the teacher for checking.

Activity 1: Working in groups

1. Using available Islamic books or the internet, search for verses on the language of the Qur’an.
2. Make class presentation of your findings.

Activity 2: Working in pairs

1. Read the verses below.

“Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’an in order that you may understand.”
​(Qur’an 12:2)

“A Book whereof the Verses are explained in detail; A Qur’an in Arabic for people who know.”
​(Qur’an 41:3)

1. Identify the language of the Qur’an from the above verses.

Activity 3: Reading Time

1. In turns, read the following points on the characteristics of the language of the Qur’an.
   1. The language is easy to comprehend.
   2. The language of the Qur’an is pure Arabic based on Quraysh dialect.
   3. The verses have an effect on the hearts of the readers.
   4. It uses singular and plural pronouns referring to Allah (S.W.T.).
   5. The language used contains verses with disjointed letters whose meaning is only known by Allah (S.W.T.).
2. Copy the points in your exercise book.

Activity 3: Working in pairs

Some verses in the Qur’an have been repeated to emphasise on their message.

In Surah Ash-Sharh, verses five and six have been repeated as shown below:

So verily, with the hardship, there is relief. ​(Qur’an 94:5)
Verily, with every hardship, there is relief. ​(Qur’an 94:6)

1. Identify the words that have been repeated.
2. Copy the above verses in your exercise book.
3. Identify words or verses that are repeated in the surah below;
   1. Surah al- Qari’a
   2. Surah at-Takaathur

Activity 1: Working individually

Below is an example of a verse that contains a rhetorical question.

1. Study it and identify the rhetorical question.
2. Copy the verse in your exercise book and its meaning.

Is one who is obedient to Allah, prostrating himself or standing (in prayer) during the hours of the night, fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the Mercy of his Lord (like one who disbelieves)? Say: “Are those who know equal to those who know not?” It is only men of understanding who will remember (that is, get a lesson from Allah’s Signs. (Qur’an 39:9)

Activity 1: Reading Time

1. Listen to your teacher as he or she explains the meaning of the word rhyme.
   ​Rhyme is repetition of syllables or sounds in a word at the end of a verse. Rhyme brings rhythm when reciting the verses giving it beauty and a calming effect. It creates a smooth and appealing mood to the reader or listener.
2. Take turns to read the verse below on rhyme.

Indeed, We sent the Qur’an down during the Night of Decree.
​(Qur’an 97:1)

And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree?
​(Qur’an 97: 2)

The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.
​(Qur’an 97: 3)

The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter.
​(Qur’an 97:4)

Peace it is until the emergence of dawn.
​(Qur’an 97:5)

1. Copy the verses in your exercise book.

Activity 3: Working individually

1. Read the meaning of the term narratives below. These are stories in the Qur’an about the past prophets, generations and events meant to offer lessons to human beings.
2. Find out the chapters that narrate the stories below:
   1. The story of the Nabii Yusuf
   2. The story of as-habul kahf (companions of the cave)

Extended Activity

1. With the guidance of your parent or guardian, read Surah al-Inshiqaq.
2. Identify the styles used in the verses of Surah al-Inshiqaq.