Quran

The Quran (Arabic: القرآن, al-Qur'ān), also spelled Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God (Allah). It is divided into 114 chapters (surahs) and consists of verses (ayahs) which combine to address a wide range of topics, including guidance on moral conduct, worship, and law. The Quran is written in Arabic and is considered by Muslims to be the unaltered and final revelation of God. The word "Quran" itself means "recitation" or "reading" in Arabic. In Hebrew, the Quran is referred to as הקוראן (ha-Qur'an). In Persian, it is called قرآن (Qur'ān), in Turkish Kur'an, and in Urdu قرآن (Qur'ān). The Quran plays a central role in Islamic worship, legislation, and society, and its teachings and stories have significantly influenced art, literature, and culture in the Muslim world and beyond.