The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. It is organized in 114 chapters (pl.: سور suwar, sing.: سورة sūrah), which consist of verses (pl.: آيات ʾāyāt, sing.: آية ʾāyah, cons.: ʾāyat). In addition to its religious significance, it is widely regarded as the finest work in Arabic literature, and has significantly influenced the Arabic language.
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القرآن al-Qurʾān | |
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Religion | Islam |
Language | Classical Arabic |
Period | 610–632 CE |
Chapters | 114 (list) |
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