Al-Qura'n is an Arabic word, literally meaning 'reading' and 'recitation'. 
Al-Quran is the word of Allah, the one and only GOD. Quran is The Book of Islam and is the final divine guidance in the line of Holy Scriptures.

The Quran is commonly also called Al-Furqa'n ('the discrimination' between right and wrong) and also has many other names attributed to its qualities In formal speech it is called Al-Quran al-Kareem ('The Noble Quran'), Al-Quran al-Majeed ('The Glorious Quran') or Al-Quran al-Hakeem (The Wise Quran). 

Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) in a period of 23 years starting 10 Before-Hijrah (610 AD). 

The Quran is a guide and beacon for humanity till the end of time. It is not bound by time, not bound by race or nationality. The Quran is for all humanity, for the past, the present, and for all times to come. 

The Quran is best defined in its own verses, in the words of Allah, as: