Read a range of articles analyzing this sacred text of Islam, a guide to teaching the Koran to children and interpretations in eleven languages.

Several articles compare and contrast the Koran, the Bible and the Torah, touching on the textual history and the infallibility of each.

Syed Abu-Ala' Maududi offers a commentary on each sura of the Koran, touching on historical background and theological themes.

Written for Muslims, this page examines the historical sources, textual integrity, miraculous features and issues of abrogation of the Koran.

Find a wide range of Koranic resources, including exegesis, essays, translations, historical backgrounds and discussions of related issues.

Resource on the book of the Islamic religion, with a focus on learning and memorizing the word of Allah. Includes text, multimedia, and links.

Introduces the book believed by Muslims to be the revelations of Allah to the prophet Muhammad. Details its format, usage and translations.

Carol Rainbow's guide to world religions presents an illustrated, easy-to-understand introduction to the sacred text of Islam.

Find a detailed encyclopedia entry describing Islam's sacred scriptures as realized by the prophet Muhammad.

Learn what the Koran says about drinking, kindness, women's behavior and prejudice. Contains many links to other Islamic sources.

Read an encyclopedia entry detailing the history, teachings, interpretations and spiritual and social roles of this central text of Islam.

Presents the message of Allah directly from the Koran. Includes specific excerpts, along with news, a mailing list and a Q&A transcript.

Scholarly article traces the early oral and written transmission of this sacred text, from the angel Gabriel, to Muhammad and to his followers.

Toby Lester offers for a popular audience an introduction to the history, contents, religious importance and current life of the Koran.