What is the intended meaning of the word "the Book" in the Holy Quran, and why does Allah unite us with the People of the Covenant through "the Book," knowing that "the Book" carries different meanings such as the Quran, the Torah, and the Gospel, and at other times it may be an unknown book, such as the book of Al-Khidr or the one from which the prophets learned?
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The meaning of "al-Kitāb" (the Book) in the Qur’an varies depending on the context. It can refer to the Holy Qur’an, the Torah, the Injīl (Gospel), or the general category of books revealed to messengers, or writing and calligraphy. The correct meaning is understood by referring to books of Tafsīr (exegesis).
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