Koran

usgb/kəˈrɑːn/
noun

The holy book of the religion Islam.

Muslims recite passages from the Koran in their daily prayers.
Visual representation of "koran" - The holy book of the religion Islam.

Often appears as...

  • recite the koran
  • read the koran

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Religious

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Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Koran' since it's a holy book. similar to 'Bible' for Christianity.

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Scholars often debate the interpretation of the Koran.
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Pronunciation

The word 'Koran' is commonly pronounced as kuh-ran or core-an, with emphasis on the second syllable.

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Respectful Context

Use 'Koran' respectfully, understanding its significance in Islam.

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During the service, passages from the Koran were respectfully quoted.
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