sura

• Substantiv, das einen Abschnitt oder ein Kapitel des Korans bezeichnet, der heiligen Schrift des Islam. Der Koran besteht aus 114 Suren, die jeweils in Verse (Ajat) unterteilt sind.

A noun referring to a chapter or section of the Quran, the central religious text of Islam.

1. Chapter of the QuranB2formal

   One of the 114 chapters into which the Quran is divided.

   Sure

   • The first sura of the Quran is Al-Fatiha.
   • He recited a sura during the prayer.
   • Each sura in the Quran has a specific theme and number of verses.

2. Calf muscleB2formalmedical

   The fleshy, muscular part at the back of the lower leg, between the knee and the ankle.

   Wadenmuskel

   • He felt a sharp pain in his sura after the sprint.
   • The athlete stretched his sura muscles before the race.
   • Injuries to the sura are common in sports that involve running.

   Synonymecalf