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Koran

|Ko-ran|

/kəˈrɑːn/

Islamic sacred text

Etymology

Etymology Information

'Koran' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'qur'ān', where 'qara'a' meant 'to read' or 'to recite'.

Historical Evolution

'Qur'ān' transformed into the English word 'Koran' through transliteration.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'recitation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the Islamic sacred book'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the Islamic sacred book, believed to be the word of God as dictated to Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel and written down in Arabic.

Muslims read the Koran to understand their faith better.

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Last updated: 2025/07/02 22:15