The Qur’an (Arabic: القرآن‎) is the holy book of Islam. The Qur’an is considered by Muslims to be “The Word of Allah (God)”. … Muslims believe that these translations are not the true Qur’an; only the Arabic copy is the true Qur’an. The Quran is used with the hadith to interpret sharia law.

What is the Qur'an and what does it teach?

The Quran (sometimes spelled Qur’an or Koran) is considered the most important holy book among Muslims. It contains some basic information that is found in the Hebrew Bible as well as revelations that were given to Muhammad. The text is considered the sacred word of God and supercedes any previous writings.

Who wrote the Quran?

Muslims believe that the Quran was orally revealed by God to the final prophet, Muhammad, through the archangel Gabriel (Jibril), incrementally over a period of some 23 years, beginning in the month of Ramadan, when Muhammad was 40; and concluding in 632, the year of his death.