KORAN


Meaning of KORAN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kə-ˈran, -ˈrän; ˈkȯr-ˌan ]

noun

also Qur·an or Qur·'an kə-ˈran, -ˈrän; ku̇-

Etymology: Arabic qur'ān

Date: circa 1615

: the book composed of sacred writings accepted by Muslims as revelations made to Muhammad by Allah through the angel Gabriel

• Ko·ran·ic also Qu·ran·ic or Qur·'an·ic kə-ˈra-nik adjective

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