plural Qurans also Korans or Qur'ans
: the book composed of sacred writings accepted by Muslims as revelations made to Muḥammad by Allah through the angel Gabriel
Note: The spellings Qur'an for the noun and Qur'anic for the corresponding adjective are generally preferred by scholars of Islam and Arabic.
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“Quran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Quran. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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