surata
1. A chapter of the Quran, the Islamic holy book
The Quran is divided into 114 suras of varying lengths.
O Alcorão é dividido em 114 suratas de comprimentos variados.
2. Any of these chapters, each with its own name and themes
Sura Al-Fatiha is the opening chapter of the Quran.
A Surata Al-Fatiha é o capítulo de abertura do Alcorão.
The term 'sura' (or 'surata' in Portuguese) is fundamental to Islamic religious practice and education. Each sura has a specific name, often derived from a prominent word or theme within it. Muslims worldwide reference suras by number and name when discussing Quranic teachings. In Brazil and Portugal, the term is primarily used in academic, religious, and interfaith dialogue contexts.
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