Koran

[kuh-rahn, -ran, kaw-, koh-]

noun

1. Quran.

Koran

/ kɔːˈrɑːn /

noun

1. Also: Qur'an. the sacred book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the infallible word of God dictated to Mohammed through the medium of the angel Gabriel

Koran

1. The sacred book of Islam. Muslims believe that the teachings of the Koran were revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad.

Other Word Forms

• Koranic adjective
• pre-Koranic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Koran¹

C17: from Arabic qur'ān reading, book; related to qara'a to read, recite

Example Sentences

He was carrying a copy of the Koran and a prayer rug, police said at the time.

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Al-Wardi from Baghdad shared a passage from the Koran she said had left an impression.

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Swedish prosecutors on Thursday sought the arrest a young Syrian man for killing Salwan Momika, who repeatedly burned copies of the Koran in 2023 and sparked outrage in the Muslim world.

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Mr Beer said sometimes this involved the use of amulets known as “taweez”, which can contain written verses of the Koran and can be worn around the neck.

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Mario Koran is a Times reporter in Wisconsin and a member of the Local Investigations Fellowship, which helps reporters develop the skills to tell investigative stories in their communities.

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