The central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the direct word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
From Arabic 'qur'ān' meaning 'recitation' or 'reading', from the root q-r-' (to read/recite). Emphasizes the oral tradition and the act of reciting the text.
The etymology reveals Islam's emphasis on oral tradition - 'Quran' literally means 'that which is recited,' reflecting how the text was first memorized and spoken before being written, preserving the musical qualities of Arabic poetry.
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