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The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1,400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching; it is a sacred text and a book of guidance that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the Islamic religion. It has been one of the most influential books in the history of literature. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, it has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations. 

Surat al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the second surah of the Qur'an. It addresses a wide variety of topics, including law and the stories of Adam, Abraham and Moses, to name a few. The stories are also said to help listeners to understand the theological conception of truth in Islam. Arabic edition with English translation.

Surat al-Fatihah (The Opening) is the first surah of the Qur'an. It is a prayer for the guidance, lordship and mercy of God. Arabic Edition with English Translation.

Surat al-Kahf (The Cave) is the 18th surah of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

A group of undocumented children with letters for names are stuck living in a refugee camp, with stories to tell but no papers to prove them. As they try to forge a new family amongst themselves, they also long to keep memories of their old identities alive. Will they be heard and believed? And what will happen to them if they aren't?

Al-Mulk (Dominion, aka The Savior) is a Meccan sura composed of 30 verses. It is the 67th chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

Surat ar-Rahman (The Compassionate) is a Medinan surah composed of 78 verses. It is the 55th chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

Surat Al 'Imran (The House of Joachim) is the third surah of the Qur'an. In Islam, Imran is believed to be the father of Maryam (the mother of Jesus). The chapter is notable for attributing feminine origins to humankind. In addition to this, it states that some Quranic verses are allegorical and some are to be understood by others. It also features a disclaimer against misrepresenting the allegorical verses as factual and asserts that a special set of people, those firmly rooted in knowledge, are to be consulted. Arabic edition with English translation.

Surah Ya'-Sin is the 36th chapter of the Qur'an and is composed of 36 verses. Arabic edition with English translation.

Surat an-Nisa' (Women) is the fourth surah of the Qur'an. It addresses numerous problems faced by the the early Muslim community and provides a response to the various challenges of the time. It also looks at the role of Jesus as a prophet. Arabic edition with English translation.

An-Nas (Mankind) is a Meccan sura composed of six verses. It is the 114th chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

Sūrat al-Muzzammil (The Enwrapped One) is a Meccan sura composed of 20 verses. It is the 73rd chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

Al-Waqi'a (The Inevitable) is a Meccan surah composed of 96 verses. It is the 56th chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

Sūrat al-Ikhlāṣ (Sincerity, aka Casting Away, Deliverance) is a Meccan sura composed of four verses. It is the 112th chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

Surat Al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage) is the 22nd surah of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

Sūrat al-Kawthar (Abundance) is a Meccan sura composed of three verses. It is the 108th chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

Sūrat al-Kāfirūn (Disbelievers) is a Meccan sura composed of six verses. It is the 109th chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation. 

Sūrat al-‘Aṣr (Time) is a Meccan sura composed of three verses. It is the 103rd chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation. 

At-Talaq (Divorce, aka 'The Shorter Chapter of Women') is a Medinan sura composed of 12 verses. It is the 65th chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

Surat Maryam (Mary) is the 19th surah of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.