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What is the meaning of the word 'Quran'?
What is the meaning of the word 'Quran'?
- The recitation (correct)
- The miracle
- The revelation
- The prophet
Which language is the Quran written in?
Which language is the Quran written in?
- Spanish
- French
- English
- Arabic (correct)
How many chapters are there in the Quran?
How many chapters are there in the Quran?
- 115
- 116
- 114 (correct)
- 113
Who do Muslims believe revealed the Quran to the final prophet, Muhammad?
Who do Muslims believe revealed the Quran to the final prophet, Muhammad?
How long did it take for the Quran to be revealed to Muhammad?
How long did it take for the Quran to be revealed to Muhammad?
Which prophet is believed by Muslims to have received the Quran from God?
Which prophet is believed by Muslims to have received the Quran from God?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'Quran'?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'Quran'?
How many years did it take for the Quran to be revealed to Muhammad?
How many years did it take for the Quran to be revealed to Muhammad?
What is the significance of the Quran in Arabic literature?
What is the significance of the Quran in Arabic literature?
What is the religious importance of the Quran for Muslims?
What is the religious importance of the Quran for Muslims?
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Study Notes
The Quran: Meaning, Language, and Revelation
- The word "Quran" literally means "recitation" or "reading"
- The Quran is written in Arabic, the language of the people of Arabia at the time of its revelation
Chapters and Revelation
- The Quran consists of 114 chapters, also known as surahs
- Muslims believe the Quran was revealed to the final prophet, Muhammad, by God through the angel Gabriel
Revelation Period
- It took approximately 23 years for the Quran to be revealed to Muhammad
- The revelation period began in 610 CE and continued until Muhammad's death in 632 CE
Significance and Importance
- The Quran is considered a masterpiece of Arabic literature and a significant work of Islamic theology
- For Muslims, the Quran is the literal word of God as revealed to Muhammad, making it the ultimate source of guidance and authority in Islamic life
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