Iqra

I found this interesting Quora post from a linguist stating that Iqra actually derived from the root word "qra" meaning "to call out" or "invite to a gathering." However, the meaning of the word has come to mean "read" over time. Here is the link to the article/the linguists sources for more information.

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https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-meaning-of-iqra