Quran

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Quran	The Quran is the holy book of Islam, regarded as the word of God (Allah) revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is central to the faith and practice of Muslims. The Quran, the foundational text of Islam, comprises 114 chapters known as surahs, revealed to Muhammad over a period of 23 years. The original language of the Quran is Classical Arabic, which is also the liturgical language of Islam. The book guides Muslims in all aspects of their life, including law, religious practice, morality, and personal conduct. The Quran emphasizes submission to the divine will and contains narratives, teachings, and prescriptions that shape the social and spiritual lives of Muslims. It also has a profound impact on culture, literature, art, and jurisprudence in the Islamic world. Various interpretations of the text have led to different schools of thought within Islam.

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The Quran is the holy book of Islam, regarded as the word of God (Allah) revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is central to the faith and practice of Muslims.

The Quran, the foundational text of Islam, comprises 114 chapters known as surahs, revealed to Muhammad over a period of 23 years. The original language of the Quran is Classical Arabic, which is also the liturgical language of Islam. The book guides Muslims in all aspects of their life, including law, religious practice, morality, and personal conduct. The Quran emphasizes submission to the divine will and contains narratives, teachings, and prescriptions that shape the social and spiritual lives of Muslims. It also has a profound impact on culture, literature, art, and jurisprudence in the Islamic world. Various interpretations of the text have led to different schools of thought within Islam.