Meaning & use

Quran

proper noun·Academic

The central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God revealed to Muhammad.

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Many Muslims memorize large portions of the Quran during childhood.

The imam quoted a verse from the Quran during his Friday sermon.

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Quran is also spelled Koran or Qur'an in English; Quran is the transliteration closest to the original Arabic pronunciation.

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