An immensely important work for Muslims and anyone interested in studying world religions, The Koran, the holy scripture of Islam, is the record of Muhammads teaching. This accessible translation and convenient size is perfect for prayer or study. Original. nThe Quran, a masterpiece of immense religious and literary value, is presented in a convenient, affordable edition for a new generation of readers. The earliest known work in Arabic prose, the Quran is divided into 114 suras, or chapters, containing the religious, social, civil, commercial, military, and legal codes of Islam.