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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Qur'an is the central religious scripture of Islam, regarded by Muslims as the verbatim word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.
- What is the difference between Makkī and Madanī sūrahs?
- How was the Qur'an compiled and preserved?
- Why is the Qur'an the primary source of Islamic law?
- What does the doctrine of iʿjāz mean?

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The Qur'an is the central religious scripture of Islam, regarded by Muslims as the verbatim word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.

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