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The '''Quran''' (Koran), literally "to recite" is the central prophetic text of Islam. It is a text of wisdom said to have been ''revealed'' (i.e. [[Channeled]]) to [[Muhammad]] from [[God]]. Chapters in | <blockquote class="definition">The '''Quran''' (Koran), literally "to recite" is the central prophetic text of Islam. It is a text of wisdom said to have been ''revealed'' (i.e. [[Channeled]]) to [[Muhammad]] from [[God]]. Chapters in Quran are called suras and verses are called ayahs. The Quran consists of 114 sura each of which consists of several ayahs. </blockquote> | ||
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As in Christianity, interpretation of Quranic suras is typically left up to a [[Tafsir]] (i.e. [[Priests]]). | As in Christianity, interpretation of Quranic suras is typically left up to a [[Tafsir]] (i.e. [[Priests]]). | ||
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Revision as of 15:26, 23 May 2020
The Quran (Koran), literally "to recite" is the central prophetic text of Islam. It is a text of wisdom said to have been revealed (i.e. Channeled) to Muhammad from God. Chapters in Quran are called suras and verses are called ayahs. The Quran consists of 114 sura each of which consists of several ayahs.
Islamic Terms
Islam > Absolute Essence, Al-Insan al-Kamil, Ascension, Dhat, Drug, Fana, Hadith, Ibn al-'Arabi, Infidelity, Infran, Jadhb, Last Days, Laylat al-Qadr, Mahabbah, Majdhub, Muhammad, Peace be upon them, Quran, Rapture, Right Path, Rtavan, Shariah, Subtle Centers, Sufism, Sulūk-i Ṭarīqa, Tahdhīb al-akhlāq, Taubah, Wajd, Yawm ad-Din
Notes
As in Christianity, interpretation of Quranic suras is typically left up to a Tafsir (i.e. Priests).
Like the Christian Gospels, Muhammad had several "companions" who followed him around and wrote down the things that he said.
Compare Quran to Hadith.
Further Reading
Footnotes
