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

1. of or related to the sacred texts of Islam
   • Koranic laws