What does Quran mean?
The word of Allah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ over twenty-three years.
Quran explained
The Quran is 114 surahs, revealed in Arabic through the angel Jibril, memorised by millions and preserved letter for letter. It is the final revelation, confirming the scriptures before it, and its recitation is worship: ten rewards for every letter.
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What does Quran mean?
Quran (القُرْآن, Al-Qur'an) means: The word of Allah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ over twenty-three years.
How is Quran written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written القُرْآن and pronounced Al-Qur'an. It is also spelled Koran, Qur'an.
Where does Quran come from in the Quran or hadith?
The Quran is 114 surahs, revealed in Arabic through the angel Jibril, memorised by millions and preserved letter for letter. It is the final revelation, confirming the scriptures before it, and its recitation is worship: ten rewards for every letter. Source: Al-Hijr 15:9; Sunan at-Tirmidhi 2910.
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