What is the primary religious text of Islam?

• A. The Quran
• B. The Bible
• C. The Vedas
• D. The Torah

Answer: (A)

The Quran is the primary religious text in Islam. Muslims believe it contains the literal words of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over about 23 years. This book is the reliable guide for belief, worship, and daily conduct, and its verses are memorized by many and recited regularly in prayer. It is viewed as the final and complete message from God, preserving His guidance and addressing humanity’s needs, while acknowledging earlier revelations but correcting distortions that may have occurred over time. The original language of the Quran is Arabic, and while translations help people understand its meaning, the Arabic text is considered the authoritative form. In addition, Muslims use other sources like the Hadith, which record the sayings and actions of Muhammad to help interpret and apply the Quran, but these are secondary to the Quran itself. Other sacred texts such as the Bible, Vedas, and Torah belong to other faiths, not Islam, though believers may respect them as part of religious history.