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The '''Qur'an''', also called the '''Koran''' ('''القرآن''' in [[Arabic]]), is the sacred scripture of [[Islam]].
 
The '''Qur'an''', also called the '''Koran''' ('''القرآن''' in [[Arabic]]), is the sacred scripture of [[Islam]].
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The Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century AD, purportedly through the angel Gabriel.  The scripture is organized (roughly) according to the length of the chapters.  There are 114 suras (or chapters).  The Prophet's first revelations were received in Mecca.  He was exiled from Mecca after commanding the people to repent of polytheism and join the One True God, (in Arabic, his name is Allah).  The Prophet Muhammad then travelled to Medina and converted the entire city.  He led them to a victory over the polytheists at Mecca.   
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The Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet [[Muhammad]] in the 7th century AD, purportedly through the angel [[Gabriel]].  The scripture is organized (roughly) according to the length of the chapters.  There are 114 suras (or chapters).  The Prophet's first revelations were received in [[Mecca]].  He was exiled from Mecca after commanding the people to repent of [[polytheism]] and join the One True God, (in [[Arabic]], his name is [[Allah]]).  The Prophet Muhammad then travelled to [[Medina]] and converted the entire city.  He led them to a victory over the polytheists at Mecca.   
    
The verses are of two kinds: Meccan and Medinan.  Meccan verses are characterized by praise of a monotheistic God and condemnation of polytheism.  Medinan verses reflect divine laws and commandments that would help Muhammad in his new role as a leader of men; that is to say, the verses are concerned more with the social laws and obligations of Muslims.
 
The verses are of two kinds: Meccan and Medinan.  Meccan verses are characterized by praise of a monotheistic God and condemnation of polytheism.  Medinan verses reflect divine laws and commandments that would help Muhammad in his new role as a leader of men; that is to say, the verses are concerned more with the social laws and obligations of Muslims.
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