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Teachings of the Qur'an and the SunnahTeachings of the Qur'an and the Sunnah by ReadWorks From Hinduism to Christianity, each faith abides by a set of practices that outline a religiously accepted way of living. In Christianity, these practices are written in the Bible. In Zoroastrianism, they are written in the Avesta, a collection of the religion's sacred texts. In Islam, Muslims follow the teachings recorded in the Qur'an, the holy book of the religion. The faith's prophet, Muhammad, established a set of "habitual practices," or Sunnah, in Arabic. Sunnah defines the legal and social practices that are followed within Islam, while the Qur'an outlines the beliefs of the religion. Sunnah is comprised of hadiths-texts that describe the sayings, actions, and attributes of Prophet Muhammad, who Muslims believe to be the Messenger of Allah, or God. Within these descriptions, one can find instructions on how to conduct one's daily life according to Muslim law. For example, in one chapter of one hadith, Muhammad instructs his followers on what to do and what not to do. The hadith says [translated], "The Prophet said, "I order you to do four things and forbid you from four things. The first four are as follows: 1. To believe in Allah, to testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and [Muhammad] Allah's Messenger 2. To offer prayers perfectly [at the stated times] 3. To pay Zakat [obligatory charity] 4. To give me Khumus [one-fifth of war booty]. The other four things which are forbidden are Dubba, Hantam, Muqaiyat, and Naqir [all these are utensils used for the preparation of alcoholic drinks]. This hadith was written by Imam Muhammad al- Bukhari (870 AD), a well-respected Imam (a Muslim leader) within the Islam community. Therefore, Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari specifically states that the Prophet Muhammad instructs his ReadWorks.org · © 2013 ReadWorks®, Inc. All rights reserved. The combination of the teachings of the Qur'an and the Sunnah give rise to Sharia. ." In addition to general suggestions on how to act with kindness and goodwill. good deeds. comprised of several hadiths. there are three different types of crime. Whereas the Sunnah mainly focuses on specific laws and social practices within the faith. The Qur'an is similar to the size of the New Testament and contains many more instructions than the ones previously mentioned. as well as sarcasm. Had Crimes (most serious) 2. therefore. Along with daily eating directions. therefore. the Qur'an is the holiest of all texts for Muslims. "Eat and drink but waste not by excess" (7:31). defined as: 1. to put complete faith in God. and to act according to Allah's teachings. ReadWorks. To pay Zakat (obligatory charity) 4. as they are believed to be teachings of Allah. It is very important for Muslims to abide by the teachings in the Qur'an. Inc. All rights reserved. named muhkamat. mutashabihat. pork is prohibited. For example. This is just like another well-known golden rule. giving stories that encourage various interpretations. the Qur'an tells its followers to completely avoid calling each other by offensive nicknames. According to this law. Qisas Crimes (retaliation crimes) Since some of the punishments given by the Qur'an can be violent. it instructs to eat and drink in moderation. they are extremely controversial within a wider international audience." Another. and prayer. which are further divided into suras (or chapters). to pay charity. or Islamic law. the main acts of the faith. Islamic countries don't always adopt them. and give Khumus. "Treat others the way you would like to be treated. the Qur'an focuses on belief. Ta'zir Crimes (least serious 3. Punishments for these crimes can include stoning or even execution. It preaches obedience unto Allah. To perform Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) 5. to pray. There are also several good deeds outlined in this holy book that tell Muslims how to lead their daily lives. it specifies to do so in your own home or in the home of someone else-even if an ignorant man is greeting you.org · © 2013 ReadWorks®. Ultimately. Within the Islamic faith. provides "the foundation of Allah's laws. Furthermore. It is divided into two sections. These are just a few examples of the numerous guidelines on daily living within the Islam religion. To fast during the month of Ramadan The Sunnah is very long. "Eat of what is on earth. However. To pray dutifully 3. which are as follows: 1. the Qur'an states. One sura describes the different sections of the Qur'an: one. To believe that there is only one true God. both the Qur'an and the Sunnah encourage their followers to be kind to one another. or Islamic tax. the Qur'an provides specific suggestions for diet. Therefore. He also prohibits the consumption of alcohol. Teachings of the Qur'an and the Sunnah followers to believe in God. lawful and good" (2:168). along with strong alcoholic drinks and wine. or Allah 2. the text instructs its believers to be courteous to someone who is treating them with courtesy. The first three of the hadith nearly mirror the first three of five pillars of Islam. there are many instructions on how to live a religious life. is said to be allegorical. . ReadWorks Vocabulary . substance. the act of establishing or originating. or opinion. the stone or concrete structure that holds up a building from beneath. These are some examples of how the word or forms of the word are used: ReadWorks. The dance troupe gets financial support from one of the foundations for the arts. an endowed organization that regularly grants money to individuals or groups. Spanish cognate fundación: The Spanish word fundación means foundation. 2. the masonry or stone structure that supports a building from beneath.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. Water has seeped through the foundation. The heiress established a foundation to help the blind. All rights reserved. 3. Definitions and sample sentences within definitions are provided by Wordsmyth. substance. Inc. Advanced Definition noun 1. These facts form the foundation of her theory. 4. the base or basis of something such as a process. 2. or opinion. After the foundation of the hospital. structure. the base of something such as an action. He was involved in the foundation of the company. A house built on a strong foundation will last many years.foundation foundation foun · da · tion Definition noun 1. Fortunately. the house was built on a solid foundation. All rights reserved. He has enough money to give his business a good foundation. © 2015 Wordsmyth. structure. the town's population grew. Your ideas about her are completely without foundation. ReadWorks. Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. The tower and its foundations aren't moving at all. All rights reserved.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. © 2015 Wordsmyth.foundation 1. If found. 5." said scientist Michael Foster. 2. 4. This sort of slow change through natural selection was the foundation of Darwin's theory of evolution. All rights reserved. 6. including "Life. Scientists are currently looking for the foundation of the first church that the Jamestown settlers built. there was nothing to report. This past July. . These imposing structures are generally built over large thoroughfares to commemorate important military victories." Any government that tries to deny those rights to its people is a government that should not deserve to exist. 3. "All men are created equal. Happily. a report was issued on the tower's movement. Definitions and sample sentences within definitions are provided by Wordsmyth. it will be the oldest English church ever discovered in the United States. And everyone has basic rights that cannot be taken away. who oversaw the development of the new walking robots. The latest technology may be used to help create new types of robotic limbs for people who have lost their arms or legs. ReadWorks Vocabulary . Inc." writes author Thomas Jefferson. "This is the foundation for what we may see in [robotics] in the future. The Roman Arch also set the foundation for the magnificent triumphal arch. The intellectual foundation of the Declaration is explained in just a few sentences in the second paragraph. the idea that all living creatures would evolve to carry the characteristics that allow them to be most successful. It was never my practice to get up early in the mornings. This doctor practices internal medicine. you'll be able to play it perfectly. &ldquo. Three of my cousins are in the practice of accounting. . 4. many problems arose. Definitions and sample sentences within definitions are provided by Wordsmyth. he decided to change careers. ReadWorks Vocabulary . Tired of the practice of law. is an old saying. ReadWorks. She practices piano every day. 2. 2. the repeating of some activity many times in order to become good at it. the pursuit of an occupation or profession. verb 1. the work of an occupation or profession. 3. the act or process of carrying out a thing. an activity that is habitual or customary. but in practice. Claude spends two hours a day at football practice.practice practice prac · tice Definition noun 1. to work at a particular job. All rights reserved. To repeat something in order to do it better. repeated performance in order to become skillful.Practice makes perfect&rdquo. 2. She decided early on to enter the practice of medicine. With a little more practice. You shouldn't make a practice of borrowing money. Inc. Advanced Definition noun 1. All rights reserved. Changing the school lunch program hadn't seemed too difficult in theory.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. © 2015 Wordsmyth. Giving store credit but no refunds is their usual business practice. to pursue (an occupation or activity). All rights reserved. or the office where the business is conducted. and the specific plant varieties can all affect nutrient content. transitive verb 1. to work systematically at acquiring a skill. ReadWorks Vocabulary . These are some examples of how the word or forms of the word are used: 1. Another actor helped him practice saying his lines for the play. to repeatedly do or perform (something) to become skillful. Their doctor has a busy practice on Fifth Avenue. 4. intransitive verb 1. If you don't practice. to do or observe habitually or customarily. you'll never succeed at this. your tennis game will improve. © 2015 Wordsmyth.practice 5. to follow a profession. Soil conditions. She practices law and her sister practices medicine. to drill or give repeated lessons to. the business of a professional who serves clients or patients. 2. She's a lawyer with a successful practice. Spanish cognate práctica: The Spanish word práctica means practice. All rights reserved. Definitions and sample sentences within definitions are provided by Wordsmyth. He has a law degree but he never practiced. You should practice parking the car a few more times before you take the driver's test. The band practiced the song until they could play it well.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. All of her family members practice yoga. . fertilization practices. 3. irrigation methods. 2. If you practice your serve. His music teacher practiced him in piano as well as in violin. Inc. ReadWorks. for example. Certain buildings have more access to natural daylight. In fact. Inc. Although erosion occurs naturally at a very slow rate. employers. 4. . 5. appliances that use less energy. 3. opinions about piercings and tattoos for teens vary widely. Many teachers. Definitions and sample sentences within definitions are provided by Wordsmyth. © 2015 Wordsmyth.are definitely taken seriously in court. Others feel differently about such practices.practice 2. human activities have sped up the process by an estimated 10 to 40 times globally. ReadWorks. and other adults disapprove of them. All rights reserved. ReadWorks Vocabulary . All rights reserved. The biggest culprit is unsustainable agricultural practices and the industrialization of agriculture.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. Farm practices that are unregulated or dangerous and cause harm to the public- contamination of water supplies. and encourage people to use environmentally friendly practices. Spanish cognate profeta: The Spanish word profeta means prophet. 'What hath God wrought?' Alexander Graham Bell said. ReadWorks Vocabulary . in the Islamic faith. both he and Muhammad are referred to as prophets. © 2015 Wordsmyth. in the Old Testament. founder of the Muslim religion (prec. leader.prophet prophet proph · et Advanced Definition noun 1. All rights reserved. . or spokesman of a movement or cause. esp. All rights reserved. Though Jesus is the son of God according to Christian tradition. a teacher.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. one who predicts the future. 3. 2. 5. Definitions and sample sentences within definitions are provided by Wordsmyth.) Muhammad. These guys were smart and they understood media.' [short for "login"] that's the most prophetic. 'lo. succinct. Neil Armstrong had his giant leap." ReadWorks. powerful message we could have come up with by accident. 'Come here Watson I need you'. in the early Christian church. 4. (cap. esp. We had no such concept but the message we created. who is believed to be the recipient of some special inspiration or revelation. These are some examples of how the word or forms of the word are used: 1. one considered to be speaking under divine inspiration and revealing divine will. one chosen by God as a messenger and guide to the ancient Hebrews. by the). one who was divinely inspired to make revelations and predictions. "Samuel Morse sent. a religious one. Inc. 2. Today no Islamic countries follow Sharia. Based on the passage. All rights reserved. C. 5. While the focus of the Qur'an is on belief. Inc. prayer. Both define the social and legal practices that Muslims should follow. B. The Qur'an preaches obedience unto Allah. the Bible B. What is this passage mostly about? A. the Avesta C. Teachings of the Qur'an and the Sunnah . the Qur'an D. D. differences in beliefs between Islam. D. Christianity. All Islamic countries must adopt Sharia. Both encourage their followers to act according to Allah's teachings. C. or Islamic law? A. similarities and differences between the Qur'an and the Sunnah ReadWorks. D.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. The Qur'an is about the same size as the New Testament. Sharia has been changed for modern usage. and good deeds. The Qur'an is believed to be the teachings of Allah. How does the author compare the Qur'an and the Sunnah? A. and Zoroastrianism C. Both are believed to be the teachings of Allah. 3. the Prophet Muhammad and his influence on the Sunnah B. what conclusion can be made about Sharia. the Sunnah 2.Comprehension Questions Name: ___________________________________ Date: _______________ 1. it also provides some specific guidelines for daily living. how the combination of teachings in the Qur'an and the Sunnah form Sharia D. B. . What is the holy book of the Islamic religion? A. Sharia is controversial within Islamic countries. What evidence from the passage supports this conclusion? A. C. 4. The Qur'an provides directions for daily eating and diet. B. Both outline the religious beliefs of Islam. what does "controversial" mean? A. ________. therefore. similar or alike C. The Sunnah contains many directions for social and legal practices. one hadith prohibits the consumption of alcohol. 10. ReadWorks. especially D. Punishments for these crimes can include stoning or even execution. What is a hadith? 9. meanwhile 8. Islamic countries don't always adopt them. Inc. Teachings of the Qur'an and the Sunnah . Explain how the Qur'an and the Sunnah are different. All rights reserved. Read the following sentences: "Since some of the punishments given by the Qur'an can be violent. although C. A. causing opposing opinions D. they are extremely controversial within a wider international audience. for instance B. challenging or difficult 7. easy to understand B.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. Explain whether the teachings of the Sunnah and the Qur'an are both needed to live according to Islam.Comprehension Questions 6. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below." As used in this sentence. . B. .Comprehension Questions Answer Key 1. prayer. the Avesta C. C. B. The Qur'an is believed to be the teachings of Allah. the Sunnah 2. While the focus of the Qur'an is on belief. 5. Christianity. Inc. the Bible B. Both define the social and legal practices that Muslims should follow. the Prophet Muhammad and his influence on the Sunnah B. All Islamic countries must adopt Sharia. and good deeds. or Islamic law? A. Both outline the religious beliefs of Islam. How does the author compare the Qur'an and the Sunnah? A.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. C. how the combination of teachings in the Qur'an and the Sunnah form Sharia D. D. Teachings of the Qur'an and the Sunnah . differences in beliefs between Islam. What is this passage mostly about? A. B. D. What evidence from the passage supports this conclusion? A. C. Both encourage their followers to act according to Allah's teachings. The Qur'an is about the same size as the New Testament. it also provides some specific guidelines for daily living. The Qur'an provides directions for daily eating and diet. 3. Both are believed to be the teachings of Allah. the Qur'an D. similarities and differences between the Qur'an and the Sunnah ReadWorks. what conclusion can be made about Sharia. 4. The Qur'an preaches obedience unto Allah. Today no Islamic countries follow Sharia. Based on the passage. All rights reserved. What is the holy book of the Islamic religion? A. and Zoroastrianism C. Sharia is controversial within Islamic countries. Sharia has been changed for modern usage. D. challenging or difficult 7. although C. actions. for instance B. Islamic countries don't always adopt them. ReadWorks. what does "controversial" mean? A.Comprehension Questions Answer Key 6. easy to understand B.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. one hadith prohibits the consumption of alcohol. The Qur'an outlines the religious beliefs of Islam. while the Sunnah defines the legal and social practices that are followed within Islam. and attributes of Prophet Muhammad. meanwhile 8. ________. Punishments for these crimes can include stoning or even execution. causing opposing opinions D." As used in this sentence. Read the following sentences: "Since some of the punishments given by the Qur'an can be violent. which describes the sayings. Explain how the Qur'an and the Sunnah are different. . especially D. therefore. A. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Teachings of the Qur'an and the Sunnah . All rights reserved. The Sunnah contains many directions for social and legal practices. What is a hadith? A hadith is a text within the Sunnah. 9. Inc. they are extremely controversial within a wider international audience. similar or alike C. who is believed to be the Messenger of Allah. . The Sunnah is composed of habitual practices established by Prophet Muhammad. The Sunnah provides specific instructions on how to live one's life according to Muslim law. Answers may vary and should be supported by the passage. The Qur'an is the holy book of Islam and is believed to be the teachings of Allah.Comprehension Questions Answer Key 10.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®. Teachings of the Qur'an and the Sunnah . Explain whether the teachings of the Sunnah and the Qur'an are both needed to live according to Islam. ReadWorks. Its teachings are necessary to live according to Islam as it outlines the beliefs of the religion. Answers should indicate that both the Qur'an and the Sunnah are needed to live according to Islam. Inc. All rights reserved. because each text has different teachings and serves a different purpose.