Koran
UK: kɒˈrɑːn | US: kəˈrɑːn
n. The Islamic sacred book, believed to be the word of God as dictated to Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel and written down in Arabic.
Koran = Kor<recitation> + an<noun suffix>
- Kor (from Arabic qur'ān meaning "recitation" or "reading")
- an (a nominalizing suffix in Arabic, indicating the word's function as a noun)
Etymology Origin:
The word Koran (also spelled Qur'an) originates from the Arabic root q-r-ʾ, which conveys the idea of "reciting" or "reading aloud." This reflects the Islamic tradition that the text was revealed orally to Muhammad and later compiled into written form. The suffix -an solidifies its role as a noun, referring to the sacred scripture itself. The term emphasizes the central practice of recitation in Islamic worship and study.
Muslims around the world recite verses from the Koran during daily prayers.
The Koran is divided into 114 chapters called surahs.
Scholars study the Koran to understand its teachings and historical context.
Translations of the Koran exist in many languages, but Arabic is considered the original sacred text.
The beauty of the Koran's language is highly revered in Islamic culture.