Qur'an
Information about Islam's holy book (the Quran), including history, basic concepts, exerpts, search engines, and audio recitations.
What is the Qur'an?
Basic definition of the Qur'an, Islam's holy book.
Basic definition of the Qur'an, Islam's holy book.
Before You Read the Qur'an
It is logical that one wanting to learn about a faith would start by reading its most holy text. For some, however, the Qur'an can be difficult to sit down and read from cover to cover. The themes of the Qur'an are interwoven among the chapters, and the book is not in chronological order. So how does one begin to understand its message?
It is logical that one wanting to learn about a faith would start by reading its most holy text. For some, however, the Qur'an can be difficult to sit down and read from cover to cover. The themes of the Qur'an are interwoven among the chapters, and the book is not in chronological order. So how does one begin to understand its message?
Proper Handling of the Qur'an
Rules for the proper handling of the Qur'an -- who can touch the Islamic sacred book and under what conditions.
Rules for the proper handling of the Qur'an -- who can touch the Islamic sacred book and under what conditions.
Qur'an Commentary & Companion Texts
When reading the Qur'an, it is often helpful to have more explanation of a given verse, or more historical background on a particular story told. These commentary and companion texts provide this extra information which can help aid your understanding of the Qur'an.
When reading the Qur'an, it is often helpful to have more explanation of a given verse, or more historical background on a particular story told. These commentary and companion texts provide this extra information which can help aid your understanding of the Qur'an.
Qur'an Phonetic Search
Now you can search the Qur'an online for Arabic keywords, phonetically! Type in your Arabic search term using the Latin alphabet, and a list of Qur'anic matches will come up. Just spell it the way you hear it!
Now you can search the Qur'an online for Arabic keywords, phonetically! Type in your Arabic search term using the Latin alphabet, and a list of Qur'anic matches will come up. Just spell it the way you hear it!
The Qur'an and Science
In Islam, there is no conflict between faith in God and modern scientific knowledge. In fact, the Qur'an itself precisely describes many scientific phenomena.
In Islam, there is no conflict between faith in God and modern scientific knowledge. In fact, the Qur'an itself precisely describes many scientific phenomena.
Request a Free Qur'an
U.S. residents can contact the "Explore the Qur'an" project to receive a complimentary copy of the Qur'an in Arabic with English translation. Sponsored by the Council on American-Islam Relations (CAIR).
U.S. residents can contact the "Explore the Qur'an" project to receive a complimentary copy of the Qur'an in Arabic with English translation. Sponsored by the Council on American-Islam Relations (CAIR).
Index To The Qur'an
Comprehensive index of the Qur'an, with verse citations and quotations on subjects from A to Z.
Comprehensive index of the Qur'an, with verse citations and quotations on subjects from A to Z.
Compilation of the Qur'an
Brief timeline showing the steps that were taken to preserve the Qur'an in its original form, from the time of its revelation.
Brief timeline showing the steps that were taken to preserve the Qur'an in its original form, from the time of its revelation.