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'''Ṣuḥuf''' (Arabic: {{ia|صُحُف}}) refers to any written work containing divine teachings, [[rulings]] and [[Divine signs|signs]]. In the [[Qur'an]] and [[hadith]]s, suhuf refers to the books of the [[Prophets (a)]] in general and some certain books such as the Qur'an and the book of [[Prophet Abraham (a)]]. Suhuf is also used to refer to the record of deeds. | '''Ṣuḥuf''' (Arabic: {{ia|صُحُف}}, literally, the Scriptures) refers to any written work containing divine teachings, [[rulings]] and [[Divine signs|signs]]. In the [[Qur'an]] and [[hadith]]s, suhuf refers to the books of the [[Prophets (a)]] in general and some certain books such as the Qur'an and the book of [[Prophet Abraham (a)]]. Suhuf is also used to refer to the [[Record of Actions|record of deeds]]. | ||
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Also, in the verse fifty two of [[Qur'an 74]], where it is mentioned that "But everyone of them desires to be given unrolled scriptures [from Allah]!", [[exegete]]s have considered the meaning of suhuf as "divine books". | Also, in the verse fifty two of [[Qur'an 74]], where it is mentioned that "But everyone of them desires to be given unrolled scriptures [from Allah]!", [[exegete]]s have considered the meaning of suhuf as "divine books". | ||
In the Qur'an, the books of Prophets Abraham (a) and [[Moses (a)]] are called "suhuf". Exegetes consider "suhuf of Moses (a)" referring to the Torah and also believe that "suhuf of Abraham (a)" refers to the divine book which was revealed to Prophet Abraham (a). In [[hadith]]s, the books of [[ | In the Qur'an, the books of Prophets Abraham (a) and [[Moses (a)]] are called "suhuf"<ref>the scriptures of Abraham and Moses.</ref>. Exegetes consider "suhuf of Moses (a)" referring to the [[Torah]] and also believe that "suhuf of Abraham (a)" refers to the divine book which was revealed to Prophet Abraham (a). In [[hadith]]s, the books of Prophets [[Adam (a)]], [[Seth (a)]] and [[Idris (a)]] are also referred to as "suhuf". | ||
Exegetes believe that in verse thirteen of [[Qur'an 80]] and verse two of [[Qur'an 98]], "suhuf" refers to "the Qur'an". | Exegetes believe that in verse thirteen of [[Qur'an 80]] and verse two of [[Qur'an 98]], "suhuf" refers to "the Qur'an". | ||
== Record of Deeds == | == Record of Deeds == | ||
In verse ten of [[Qur'an 81]], record of humans' deeds is referred to as "suhuf", "When the records [of deeds] are unfolded". In a hadith, [[Imam al-Rida (a)]] referred to the record of people's deeds as "suhuf". | In verse ten of [[Qur'an 81]], the record of humans' deeds is referred to as "suhuf"<ref>When the records [of deeds] are unfolded.</ref>, "When the records [of deeds] are unfolded". In a hadith, [[Imam al-Rida (a)]] referred to the record of people's deeds as "suhuf". | ||
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* The material for this article is mainly taken from [http://fa.wikishia.net/view/%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%81 {{ia|صحف}}] in Farsi WikiShia. | * The material for this article is mainly taken from [http://fa.wikishia.net/view/%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%81 {{ia|صحف}}] in Farsi WikiShia. | ||
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Revision as of 11:42, 14 October 2018
Ṣuḥuf (Arabic: صُحُف, literally, the Scriptures) refers to any written work containing divine teachings, rulings and signs. In the Qur'an and hadiths, suhuf refers to the books of the Prophets (a) in general and some certain books such as the Qur'an and the book of Prophet Abraham (a). Suhuf is also used to refer to the record of deeds.
Meaning
Suhuf is the plural form of the word "sahifa" meaning "anything spread or anything on which they write."
Some researchers believe that suhuf, in usage, refers to any written work containing divine teachings, rulings and signs revealed to the Prophets (a). The material each of these suhuf was made of has been various in different times, sometimes, they have been made of wood, sometimes made of animal skin, sometimes made of paper, etc.
Divine Books
In verse 133 of Qur'an 20, God has mentioned these books revealed to the Prophets (a) as suhuf.
Also, in the verse fifty two of Qur'an 74, where it is mentioned that "But everyone of them desires to be given unrolled scriptures [from Allah]!", exegetes have considered the meaning of suhuf as "divine books".
In the Qur'an, the books of Prophets Abraham (a) and Moses (a) are called "suhuf"[1]. Exegetes consider "suhuf of Moses (a)" referring to the Torah and also believe that "suhuf of Abraham (a)" refers to the divine book which was revealed to Prophet Abraham (a). In hadiths, the books of Prophets Adam (a), Seth (a) and Idris (a) are also referred to as "suhuf".
Exegetes believe that in verse thirteen of Qur'an 80 and verse two of Qur'an 98, "suhuf" refers to "the Qur'an".
Record of Deeds
In verse ten of Qur'an 81, the record of humans' deeds is referred to as "suhuf"[2], "When the records [of deeds] are unfolded". In a hadith, Imam al-Rida (a) referred to the record of people's deeds as "suhuf".
Notes
References
- The material for this article is mainly taken from صحف in Farsi WikiShia.