Which text is recognized as the Islamic holy book containing teachings and guidance?

• A. Koran
• B. Psalm 23
• C. The Divine Comedy
• D. Dante Alighieri

Answer: (A)

Understanding Islam's sacred scripture is the key idea here. The text recognized as the Islamic holy book containing teachings and guidance is the Koran, also spelled Qur’an. Muslims believe it is the literal word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over many years, and it provides guidance on faith, worship, morals, and daily life. It is traditionally recited in Arabic and organized into chapters called surahs and verses called ayahs, making it the central source of guidance in Islam.

The other options are not Islamic scriptures: a well-known psalm from the Hebrew Bible, a major literary epic about the afterlife by Dante, and the author of that epic.