Quran Appreciation Lesson 3 Makki and Madani verses

Qur`an Appreciation Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

Starter Activity If the number of Madani surahs is 28, how many Makki surahs are there in the Qur’an? Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses LO’s : 1. To understand the difference between Makki and Madani verses. 2. To be able to identify a Makki or Madani verse when reading the Qur’an. 3. To understand why it is important to know the difference between Makki and Madani verses. Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

Is it a Makki or Madini verse? The Quran was revealed to the Prophet (as ) over 23 years, mainly in the Holy cities of Makka and Madina, however, it is the Prophet’s migration from Mecca to Medina which determines wheteher the verse is Makki/Madani. before MAKKI Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses after THE HIJRA MADANI

THE HIJRA Makki phase: • lasted about 13 years • from the time of the first revelation until the entry of the Prophet (S) into Madina • Approx. 2/3 of the Qur’an was revealed. Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses Madani phase: • lasted about 10 years • from the time of the entry of the Prophet into Madina until his death in 11 AH • Approx. 1/3 of the Qur’an was revealed.

So what are the main differences between the characteristics of Makki and Madani verses? Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

Characteristics of a Makki verse: u. Lots of History u. Stories of the past prophets and nations u. Explain beliefs (Usul) u. Normally Short surahs (all of 30 th Juz) u ‘O people’ or ‘ O children Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses of Adam’ Characteristics of Madani verses: u Discuss the shortcomings in the religion practised by the Jews and Christians. u Refer to the hypocrites in the muslim ranks. u Explain actions (Furu) u Longer Surahs u ‘Oh you who believe’

Why is it important to know if a verse is Makki or Madani? Ø To understand the history of the progress of the Muslim community. Ø To see the development of Islamic Sharia (law) Ø To see how the Prophet (S) dealt with all different groups of non-Muslims such as polytheists, Christians and Jews. Ø Helps us to understand the verse properly and benefit from its guidance if we know when the verse was revealed. Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

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ACTIVITY Find and name 3 Madani and 3 Makki Surahs from the Holy Qur’an. Say how you decided which they were. Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

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