Sacred Texts (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

Religious writings of tremendous significance to faith communities

To recite

114 surahs

Someone who can recite the entire Qur'an from memory

Cleansing ritual before reading Qur'an

Someone chosen by God to deliver a divine message

Angel Gabriel

23 years

Muhammad's wife and first convert to Islam

Someone who changes their religious beliefs

Abu Bakr

Main Muslim religious and civil leader after Muhammad

The 'way' of prophet Muhammad - his words and actions

Recorded collection of Muhammad's stories, traditions & words

Oral stage and written stage