wahy (waḥy)

(Language: Arabic)

Alternate Spellings: wahi

Short Description: “Divine Revelation,” received by a prophet from God

Long Description: Divine Revelation, received by a prophet from God; applies especially to the Qur’ān and other sacred scriptures such as the Torah and the Gospel.

Sources: Islam, Fundamentalism, and the Betrayal of Tradition, edited by Dr. Joseph Lumbard