People reading this may or may not know anyone with the names "Taha" (as in Taha Hussein) or "Yasin". I learned today that these names are Qur'anic: At the beginning of some chapters in the Qur'an, the letters "T H" or "Y S", or the full names "Taha" or "Yasin" are randomly inserted and nobody knows why. But some Muslims name their children that.
The context of this tidbit was someone suggesting that parts of Muhammad's revelation that people didn't understand may not have been written down (i.e., the compilers of the Qur'an may have thought that a certain revelation of Muhammad's was incomprehensible and therefore there was no need to record it). But they certainly wrote down even the random letters that nobody understands to this day.
The context of this tidbit was someone suggesting that parts of Muhammad's revelation that people didn't understand may not have been written down (i.e., the compilers of the Qur'an may have thought that a certain revelation of Muhammad's was incomprehensible and therefore there was no need to record it). But they certainly wrote down even the random letters that nobody understands to this day.
So are you telling us that the compilers of the Qur'an may well have written down all revelations of Muhammad, even all those they didn't understand? Also, thanks for letting us know you are learning things in class (makes your mom happy). You remind me of a question I meant to ask you, which is how Christians should refer to Muhammad respectfully. My Muslim friends always say "Peace be upon him" or write PBUH when they refer to Muhammad (or Jesus or other revered prophets or leaders too I believe).
ReplyDeleteYes, and no problem mommy.
ReplyDeleteYou can just say Muhammad. If you were travelling in a Muslim country, you can say it or not. (Actually what you say does not translate to Peace be Upon Him)