The word Quran is derived from the Arabic root Qara'a meaning to read or to recite. The name reflects the nature of the holy book as somethi...
The word Quran is derived from the Arabic root Qara'a meaning to read or to recite. The name reflects the nature of the holy book as something meant to be recited aloud. The Quran is also known by other names such as Al-Kitab (the Book) Al-Furqan (the Criterion) and Al-Huda (the Guidance).