
Sura
Religious context
Sura is used within Islamic texts, so it's important in religious discussions or studies.

In our study group, we discussed the meaning of sura Al-Kahf.
Specific naming
Each sura has a unique name often derived from a word appearing in the chapter.

I learned that Sura Al-Baqara is named after the cow mentioned within it.
Sequential recital
When referring to suras, people may talk about the order they appear in the Quran.

Sura Al-Fatiha is the first sura in the Quran.
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