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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

surah

/sʊˈrɑː/ noun · British & US
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What does surah mean?

noun

A chapter or section of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. A surah is a unit of text that is considered a single, cohesive message from God.

Example

"The imam began to recite the 23rd surah of the Quran, its words echoing through the mosque."

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