alcoran

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The sacred text of Islam: "Alcoran" is an archaic or alternative name for the Quran, the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God (Allah) to the Prophet Muhammad.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • He studied the Alcoran to understand the principles of the Islamic faith. (He examined the Quran, the holy book of Islam.)
    • The Alcoran contains 114 chapters, known as surahs, which guide believers in their daily lives. (The Quran is composed of chapters that provide religious and moral guidance.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to swear by the Alcoran": to take an oath using the Quran as a sacred witness.
    • In the court of law, the witness swore by the Alcoran to tell the truth. (The witness made a solemn promise on the Quran.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Alcoranic (adj): relating to the Alcoran or its teachings.
    • The Alcoranic verses were recited during the ceremony. (The verses from the Quran were read aloud.)
Synonyms
  • Quran: the standard modern term for the Islamic holy book.
  • Koran: an older English spelling variant of the same word.
Related Idioms
  • As holy as the Alcoran: something considered inviolable or sacred.
    • For the devout Muslim, the words of the Alcoran are as holy as the Alcoran itself. (The teachings are considered utterly sacred.)