Kuran

Kuran is a transliteration variant of the Qur’an, the central religious text of Islam. Muslims believe the Qur’an to be the verbatim word of God (Allah), revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over a period in the 7th century CE. The text is written in Classical Arabic and is regarded by Muslims as the final and complete revelation, guiding faith, worship, and daily life.

The Qur’an comprises 114 chapters, called surahs, of varying length. Surahs are traditionally categorized as Meccan or Medinan, depending on whether the revelations occurred before or after the Prophet’s migration to Medina. The opening chapter, Al-Fatiha, is a core part of daily prayers. The content spans theology and doctrine, guidance for personal conduct and social justice, ethical norms, legal principles, and narratives about earlier prophets and communities, concluding with eschatological themes and warnings.

In practice, the Qur’an is continually recited, studied, and memorized. Many Muslims aim to memorize the entire text, a feat known as becoming a hafiz. The Qur’an has a long tradition of exegesis and interpretation, with commentaries (tafsir) exploring linguistic meaning, context, and application to law and spirituality. Translations are widely available, but Muslims typically regard them as interpretations rather than replacement for the Arabic original.

The spelling Kuran is used in some languages and transliteration schemes and may also appear as a surname or place name in various contexts. Regardless of transliteration, the term refers to the same revered scripture that shapes Islamic belief, practice, and culture for a large global community.