Koran

American  

[kuh-rahn, -ran, kaw-, koh-] / kəˈrɑn, -ˈræn, kɔ-, koʊ- /

noun

1. Quran.

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Koran British  

/ 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

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Koran Cultural  

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

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Other Word Forms

• Koranic adjective
• pre-Koranic adjective

Etymology

Origin of Koran

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.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

In August 2023, Sweden's intelligence service Sapo raised its threat level to four on a scale of one to five, saying the Koran burnings had made the country a "prioritised target".

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

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.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2024

While recitations from the Koran were read out, dancing and music remain effectively banned by the country's Taliban rulers since they returned to power in August 2021.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023

‘The death from which ye flee will truly overtake you,’ the Koran says.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey