Surah Index

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No. Arabic Name Transliteration Meaning Type Verses Rev. Order Rukus Juz

Quranic Divisions

Traditional scholarly divisions for recitation scheduling and memorization

Statistical Overview

Quantitative analysis of Quranic structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common academic questions about Quranic structure

How many Surahs are in the Quran?

The Noble Quran contains 114 Surahs (chapters) with a total of 6,236 verses (Ayat). The Surahs range from Al-Fatiha (7 verses) to Al-Baqara (286 verses, the longest). The Quran Navigator provides complete metadata for all 114 Surahs.

What is the difference between Meccan and Medinan Surahs?

Meccan Surahs (Makki) were revealed before the Prophet ﷺ migrated to Madinah — there are 86 Meccan Surahs, generally shorter and focused on faith, theology, and the afterlife. Medinan Surahs (Madani) were revealed after the Hijra — there are 28 Medinan Surahs, generally longer and focused on law, community, and governance.

What is a Juz in the Quran?

A Juz (plural: Ajza) is one of 30 equal parts the Quran is divided into for recitation scheduling. Muslims often complete one Juz per day during Ramadan to finish the entire Quran in one month. Each Juz is further divided into 2 Hizb and 8 Hizb quarters.

What are Sajda verses in the Quran?

There are 14 Sajda (prostration) verses in the Quran. Upon reciting or hearing these, a Muslim performs Sajda-e-Tilawat (prostration of recitation). They appear in Surahs 7, 13, 16, 17, 19, 22, 25, 27, 32, 38, 41, 53, 84, and 96 — verified by Mufti Syed Muhammad Usman Bukhari, Kanz ul Ilm International.

What is a Manzil and how many are in the Quran?

A Manzil is one of 7 divisions of the Quran used for weekly recitation — reciting one Manzil per day completes the Quran in one week. This division is mentioned in hadith and has been the practice of scholars for centuries.

What is the longest and shortest Surah in the Quran?

The longest Surah is Al-Baqarah (Surah 2) with 286 verses. The shortest Surah is Al-Kawthar (Surah 108) with 3 verses.