koranic
/kɔ'rænik/
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Definition
Adjective: - Of or relating to the Quran (Koran): Pertaining to the sacred central religious text of Islam, its content, teachings, or language. - Example: The scholar specialized in Koranic studies. - Derived from or based on the Quran: Describing laws, principles, or interpretations that originate from the Islamic holy book. - Example: They follow a Koranic interpretation of justice.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The professor gave a lecture on Koranic exegesis.
- She is learning to recite Koranic verses with proper pronunciation.
- The community center offers classes on Koranic Arabic.
Advanced Usage
- "Koranic recitation": The act of chanting or reading verses from the Quran, often with specific melodic rules (Tajwid).
- The Koranic recitation during the ceremony was beautiful.
- "Koranic injunction": A command, prohibition, or instruction derived directly from the text of the Quran.
- The debate centered on the Koranic injunction regarding charity.
Variants and Related Words
- Quranic (adj): An alternative, and often preferred, modern spelling for "Koranic," relating to the Quran.
- Quranic studies have expanded in recent decades.
- Koran (n): The sacred text of Islam; the Quran. (Note: This is the source noun, not the adjective itself).
- Quran (n): The preferred transliteration for the Islamic holy book.
Synonyms
- Quranic: Of or relating to the Quran.
- Scriptural: Pertaining to sacred writings (broader term, can apply to other religions).
Notes on Usage
- The term Koranic is specifically and exclusively used in relation to the Quran. It does not apply to other Islamic texts like the Hadith.
- The spelling "Koranic" (with a 'K') is a common transliteration from the Arabic. The spelling Quranic (with a 'Q') is increasingly standard in academic and modern English contexts, as it more closely reflects the Arabic pronunciation. Both forms are correct and understood.
Adjective
- of or related to the sacred texts of Islam
- Koranic laws