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🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

Koran

Noun · /kəˈrɑːn/

Definition
The sacred scripture of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Jibreel (Gabriel) over approximately twenty-three years; also spelled Quran or Qur'an.
Origin
From Arabic al-Qurʾān (the recitation, the reading), from the root q-r-ʾ meaning to read or recite. The word reflects the oral tradition of divine revelation — the Koran was first received as recitation before being committed to writing. Used in English from the 17th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

Koran in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

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🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

Koran — AI Prompts

5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Google UK English voices

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