Quran
[/kɔːˈrɑːn/ or /kəˈrɑːn/]
nounmasculine
Corão
1. The central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the literal word of God (Allah) as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad
The Quran is divided into 114 chapters called surahs.
O Corão é dividido em 114 capítulos chamados suras.
2. A copy or physical manuscript of this holy text
She kept a beautifully bound Quran on her shelf.
Ela guardava um Corão lindamente encadernado em sua prateleira.
In Brazil, the Quran is respected as a significant religious text studied in comparative religion courses and interfaith dialogue. Muslim communities in Brazil and the USA maintain Quranic study circles (halaqas) and use the text as a foundation for Islamic practice. The term is used respectfully across both cultures when discussing Islam.
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