Corán

Corán, also known as Al-Qurán, is the holy scripture of Islam. Muslims believe it to be the literal word of God (Allah), revealed in the Arabic language to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over about 23 years, beginning in 610 CE in Mecca and ending in 632 CE in Medina. The Corán is written in classical Arabic and consists of 114 chapters, called suras, which vary greatly in length. The suras are not arranged chronologically; the standard order is largely from longer to shorter chapters.

The content covers theology, guidance for daily life, law, ethics, and narratives of earlier prophets such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, whom Muslims regard as prophets, not divine. The text emphasizes monotheism, the duties of worship, moral conduct, social justice, and accountability in the afterlife.

Traditionally, revelations were transmitted orally and memorized by Muhammad's companions. After his death, a written compilation was produced, and a standardized text was established under Caliph Uthman around 650 CE to unify readings.

In Islam, the Corán is the primary source of divine guidance and the ultimate authority for faith and practice. It is recited, memorized, and studied by Muslims; daily prayers include verses from it. Translations exist in many languages, but the Arabic text is regarded as the preserved original, while translations are considered interpretative.