quranic

Quranic is an adjective used to denote anything related to the Qur'an, the sacred scripture of Islam. It is employed to describe the Qur'an’s content, language, and influence, as well as works or concepts that draw directly on the text.

The term derives from al-Qur'ān, from Arabic roots meaning "the Recitation" or "the Reading." In linguistic and literary contexts, Quranic Arabic refers to the language of the Qur'an. Scholars generally treat it as the form of Classical Arabic preserved in the text, characterized by a distinctive lexicon, idioms, and syntactic patterns that are not always parallel to everyday speech.

In scholarship, "Quranic" distinguishes verses, terms, or themes that originate in the Qur'an from later Islamic literature such as hadith, tafsir, or fiqh. The label is widely used in studies of linguistics, theology, exegesis (tafsir), and early Islamic literature to mark Qur’anic provenance or influence. It may also describe rhetorical or stylistic features believed to reflect the Qur’anic mode of expression, which can appear in poetry or prose that evokes Qur’anic diction.

Culturally, Quranic language has profoundly affected Arabic literature, education, and religious practice, shaping vocabulary, style, and norms of expression across centuries. The term should be used with care to avoid implying that all Islamic texts are Quranic in language or authority, or that non-Qur’anic sources are devoid of influence from Qur’anic themes.