The Quran

The Opener · 7 verses · Meccan

The opening prayer of the Quran, recited in every unit of prayer. A concise supplication for divine guidance.

The Cow · 286 verses · Medinan

The longest surah, covering faith, law, stories of earlier prophets, and detailed guidance for the Muslim community.

Family of Imran · 200 verses · Medinan

Discusses the family of Imran, the birth of Isa (Jesus), the Battle of Uhud, and steadfastness in faith.

The Women · 176 verses · Medinan

Addresses women's rights, inheritance laws, marriage, orphans' welfare, and justice within the community.

The Table Spread · 120 verses · Medinan

Covers dietary laws, fulfilling covenants, the stories of earlier nations, and the completion of the religion.

The Cattle · 165 verses · Meccan

A powerful declaration of tawhid (monotheism), refuting idolatry and presenting signs of Allah in creation.

The Heights · 206 verses · Meccan

Recounts the stories of Adam, Nuh, Hud, Salih, Lut, Shu'ayb, and Musa, and the consequences of rejecting prophets.

The Spoils of War · 75 verses · Medinan

Revealed after the Battle of Badr, addressing the distribution of war gains and the ethics of warfare.

The Repentance · 129 verses · Medinan

Addresses relations with polytheists, the hypocrites, and obligations of the Muslim community. The only surah without Bismillah.

Jonah · 109 verses · Meccan

Named after Prophet Yunus, discussing the Quran's divine origin, earlier prophets, and Allah's mercy.

Hud · 123 verses · Meccan

Tells the stories of Nuh, Hud, Salih, Ibrahim, Lut, Shu'ayb, and Musa, emphasizing patience and perseverance.

Joseph · 111 verses · Meccan

The detailed and continuous narrative of Prophet Yusuf — a story of patience, temptation, and divine wisdom.

The Thunder · 43 verses · Medinan

Reflects on thunder as a sign of Allah's power, the truth of revelation, and the fate of believers and deniers.

Abraham · 52 verses · Meccan

Prophet Ibrahim's prayers, gratitude for blessings, and warnings against ingratitude and disbelief.

The Rocky Tract · 99 verses · Meccan

References the rocky tract of Thamud, the creation of Adam, and Iblis's refusal to prostrate.

The Bee · 128 verses · Meccan

Enumerates Allah's countless blessings — the bee, livestock, rain, and natural provisions — calling for gratitude.

The Night Journey · 111 verses · Meccan

Opens with the Night Journey (Isra) of the Prophet, followed by moral commandments and the excellence of the Quran.

The Cave · 110 verses · Meccan

Contains four famous narratives: the People of the Cave, the two garden owners, Musa and Khidr, and Dhul-Qarnayn.

Mary · 98 verses · Meccan

Recounts the births of Yahya and Isa, and stories of Ibrahim, Musa, Isma'il, and Idris.

Ta-Ha · 135 verses · Meccan

Centers on the story of Prophet Musa — from his calling at the burning bush to the confrontation with Pharaoh.

The Prophets · 112 verses · Meccan

Presents numerous prophets and their struggles, emphasizing that all messengers called to the same message of tawhid.

The Pilgrimage · 78 verses · Medinan

Discusses the Hajj pilgrimage, resurrection, divine judgment, and permission for self-defense.

The Believers · 118 verses · Meccan

Describes the qualities of successful believers and recounts stories of earlier prophets and their peoples.

The Light · 64 verses · Medinan

Establishes laws of modesty, the punishment for slander, the Light Verse (Ayat an-Nur), and social etiquette.

The Criterion · 77 verses · Meccan

Defends the Quran against objections, describes the qualities of the servants of the Most Merciful.

The Poets · 227 verses · Meccan

Retells the stories of Musa, Ibrahim, Nuh, Hud, Salih, Lut, and Shu'ayb in a rhythmic, powerful style.

The Ant · 93 verses · Meccan

Features the stories of Sulayman with the hoopoe bird and the Queen of Sheba, and Musa and Salih.

The Stories · 88 verses · Meccan

The detailed story of Musa from birth through Pharaoh's defeat, and the story of Qarun's arrogance.

The Spider · 69 verses · Meccan

Uses the metaphor of the spider's fragile web to illustrate false beliefs, emphasizing trials test true faith.

The Romans · 60 verses · Meccan

Prophesies the Roman victory after defeat, and reflects on signs of Allah in creation and human history.

Luqman · 34 verses · Meccan

Contains the wise advice of Luqman to his son on monotheism, gratitude, patience, and good character.

The Prostration · 30 verses · Meccan

Affirms the truth of revelation, describes creation, and contrasts the fate of believers and disbelievers.

The Combined Forces · 73 verses · Medinan

Addresses the Battle of the Trench, rules for the Prophet's household, and social reforms including hijab.

Sheba · 54 verses · Meccan

Named after the kingdom of Sheba, discussing divine blessings, gratitude, and the story of Dawud and Sulayman.

Originator · 45 verses · Meccan

Praises Allah as the Creator and Originator, contrasting light and darkness, and the seen and unseen.

Ya Sin · 83 verses · Meccan

A surah of great virtue, often called the 'Heart of the Quran.' Addresses resurrection, the signs of Allah, and the certainty of the hereafter.

Those who set the Ranks · 182 verses · Meccan

Describes angels standing in ranks, recounts stories of prophets, and affirms the Day of Judgment.

The Letter "Saad" · 88 verses · Meccan

Discusses Dawud's judgment, Sulayman's kingdom, Ayyub's patience, and the story of Adam and Iblis.

The Troops · 75 verses · Meccan

Emphasizes sincerity in worship, the contrast between believers and disbelievers, and Allah's mercy.

The Forgiver · 85 verses · Meccan

Features a believing man from Pharaoh's family who concealed his faith while defending Musa, and emphasizes Allah's forgiveness.

Explained in Detail · 54 verses · Meccan

Presents the Quran as a detailed revelation, describes creation, and warns against rejecting divine signs.

The Consultation · 53 verses · Meccan

Discusses consultation (shura) as a principle, divine revelation, and unity in the message of all prophets.

The Ornaments of Gold · 89 verses · Meccan

Refutes the worship of false gods, recounts Ibrahim's arguments against idolatry, and mentions Isa.

The Smoke · 59 verses · Meccan

Warns of a day when the sky will bring visible smoke, recounts Pharaoh's destruction, and the hereafter.

The Crouching · 37 verses · Meccan

Presents signs of Allah in creation and warns those who mock divine revelation of accountability.

The Wind-Curved Sandhills · 35 verses · Meccan

Named after the sand dunes where the people of 'Ad lived, stressing the Quran's truth and patience.

Muhammad · 38 verses · Medinan

Named after the Prophet Muhammad, discussing fighting in Allah's cause and the nature of hypocrites.

The Victory · 29 verses · Medinan

Revealed after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, declaring it a clear victory and promising future conquests.

The Rooms · 18 verses · Medinan

Teaches manners and ethics — avoiding suspicion, backbiting, and mockery — and affirms human equality.

The Letter "Qaf" · 45 verses · Meccan

Opens with an oath by the Quran, discusses creation, death, resurrection, and Allah's closeness to mankind.

The Winnowing Winds · 60 verses · Meccan

Swears by the scattering winds, recounts stories of Ibrahim's guests, Musa, and destroyed nations.

The Mount · 49 verses · Meccan

Swears by Mount Sinai, describes the bliss of Paradise, and refutes the disbelievers' accusations.

The Star · 62 verses · Meccan

Describes the Prophet's ascension (Mi'raj), refutes idol worship, and affirms divine authority.

The Moon · 55 verses · Meccan

Opens with the splitting of the moon, retells stories of destroyed nations, and repeats the refrain of easy remembrance.

The Beneficent · 78 verses · Medinan

Enumerates Allah's countless blessings with the repeated refrain: 'Which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?'

The Inevitable · 96 verses · Meccan

Describes the three groups on the Day of Judgment: the foremost, the companions of the right, and the left.

The Iron · 29 verses · Medinan

Reflects on Allah's sovereignty over the heavens and earth, the nature of worldly life, and spending in charity.

The Pleading Woman · 22 verses · Medinan

Opens with a woman's complaint to the Prophet about her husband, addressing unjust divorce customs.

The Exile · 24 verses · Medinan

Describes the exile of the Banu Nadir, the distribution of gains, and concludes with Allah's beautiful names.

She that is to be examined · 13 verses · Medinan

Guides believers on relations with non-hostile and hostile disbelievers, and the testing of emigrant women.

The Ranks · 14 verses · Medinan

Calls believers to stand firm in ranks for Allah's cause and mentions Isa's prophecy of a messenger after him.

The Congregation, Friday · 11 verses · Medinan

Discusses Friday congregational prayer and warns against being distracted by commerce during worship.

The Hypocrites · 11 verses · Medinan

Exposes the deception of the hypocrites in Madinah and their undermining of the Muslim community.

The Mutual Disillusion · 18 verses · Medinan

Reminds of Allah's knowledge of all things, the test of wealth and children, and mutual loss and gain.

The Divorce · 12 verses · Medinan

Details the rules and waiting periods of divorce, emphasizing fairness and consciousness of Allah.

The Prohibition · 12 verses · Medinan

Addresses an incident in the Prophet's household and uses the examples of righteous and unrighteous women.

The Sovereignty · 30 verses · Meccan

Reflects on Allah's dominion over creation, the perfection of the heavens, and accountability after death.

The Pen · 52 verses · Meccan

One of the earliest revelations. Defends the Prophet's character and tells the parable of the garden owners.

The Reality · 52 verses · Meccan

Vividly describes the Day of Judgment, the destruction of 'Ad and Thamud, and the weighing of deeds.

The Ascending Stairways · 44 verses · Meccan

Describes the Day when angels ascend, the nature of human impatience, and the qualities of the righteous.

Noah · 28 verses · Meccan

Prophet Nuh's long call to his people, their persistent rejection, and his prayer against them.

The Jinn · 28 verses · Meccan

Describes a group of jinn who heard the Quran, believed in it, and returned to warn their people.

The Enshrouded One · 20 verses · Meccan

Commands the Prophet to stand in night prayer, emphasizing devotion and patience in the early mission.

The Cloaked One · 56 verses · Meccan

One of the earliest revelations, commanding the Prophet to rise and warn, and describing the hereafter.

The Resurrection · 40 verses · Meccan

Affirms the resurrection, describes the soul's departure at death, and Allah's power to recreate.

The Man · 31 verses · Medinan

Describes the creation of man, the rewards of the righteous in Paradise, and Allah's will over all things.

The Emissaries · 50 verses · Meccan

Describes the winds sent forth, the Day of Judgment, and repeatedly asks: 'Woe that Day to the deniers.'

The Tidings · 40 verses · Meccan

Presents evidence for resurrection through signs in creation — mountains, sleep, rain, and the heavens.

Those who drag forth · 46 verses · Meccan

Describes the angels who extract souls, the Day of Judgment, and retells Musa's encounter with Pharaoh.

He Frowned · 42 verses · Meccan

Addresses the Prophet for turning away from a blind man, emphasizing that guidance is for all who seek it.

The Overthrowing · 29 verses · Meccan

Depicts the cosmic upheaval of the Last Day — the sun folding up, stars falling, and souls being paired.

The Cleaving · 19 verses · Meccan

Describes the breaking apart of the sky and seas on the Day of Judgment, and the recording of all deeds.

The Defrauding · 36 verses · Meccan

Warns those who cheat in weights and measures, and contrasts the record books of the wicked and righteous.

The Sundering · 25 verses · Meccan

Describes the sky splitting open, the earth flattening, and people receiving their record in their right hand or behind their back.

The Mansions of the Stars · 22 verses · Meccan

References the People of the Trench who were persecuted for their faith, and affirms Allah's encompassing power.

The Nightcommer · 17 verses · Meccan

Swears by the night star, reflects on human creation from fluid, and affirms the Quran's decisive word.

The Most High · 19 verses · Meccan

Glorifies Allah the Most High, discusses the creation of all things, and the superiority of the hereafter.

The Overwhelming · 26 verses · Meccan

Contrasts the faces of the wretched and the blessed on the Day of Judgment, and calls to reflect on creation.

The Dawn · 30 verses · Meccan

Swears by the dawn, recounts the destruction of 'Ad, Thamud, and Pharaoh, and warns against love of wealth.

The City · 20 verses · Meccan

Describes the struggles of life in this city (Makkah) and the steep path of righteousness — freeing slaves and feeding the poor.

The Sun · 15 verses · Meccan

Swears by the sun and the soul, recounts the destruction of Thamud, and affirms that success lies in purifying the soul.

The Night · 21 verses · Meccan

Contrasts those who give and fear Allah with those who are miserly, and affirms that Allah guides to what is easy.

The Morning Hours · 11 verses · Meccan

A comforting revelation to the Prophet during a period when revelation paused, assuring him of Allah's care.

The Relief · 8 verses · Meccan

Reassures the Prophet that Allah has expanded his chest, eased his burden, and that relief comes with hardship.

The Fig · 8 verses · Meccan

Swears by the fig and olive, affirming that man was created in the best form but can fall to the lowest.

The Clot · 19 verses · Meccan

Contains the first verses revealed to the Prophet — the command to read (Iqra) — and warns against arrogance.

The Power · 5 verses · Meccan

Declares the Night of Decree (Laylatul Qadr) better than a thousand months, when angels descend with peace.

The Clear Proof · 8 verses · Medinan

Distinguishes between the People of the Book who believed and those who rejected the clear evidence.

The Earthquake · 8 verses · Medinan

Describes the violent earthquake of the Last Day when the earth will reveal all that was done upon it.

The Courser · 11 verses · Meccan

Swears by charging warhorses and describes man's ingratitude and love of wealth.

The Calamity · 11 verses · Meccan

Describes the striking calamity of the Day of Judgment when people will be like scattered moths.

The Rivalry in world increase · 8 verses · Meccan

Warns that competition for worldly increase distracts people until they visit their graves.

The Declining Day · 3 verses · Meccan

A concise oath by time that mankind is in loss except those who believe, do good, and counsel truth and patience.

The Traducer · 9 verses · Meccan

Warns those who slander, backbite, and hoard wealth, describing the crushing fire that awaits them.

The Elephant · 5 verses · Meccan

Recounts how Allah destroyed the army of Abraha and his elephants who tried to demolish the Ka'bah.

Quraysh · 4 verses · Meccan

Reminds the Quraysh of Allah's blessings — their trade caravans and security — and calls them to worship.

The Small kindnesses · 7 verses · Meccan

Rebukes those who deny the Day of Judgment, mistreat orphans, neglect the needy, and pray without sincerity.

The Abundance · 3 verses · Meccan

Grants the Prophet the river of Al-Kawthar in Paradise and tells him to pray and sacrifice for Allah alone.

The Disbelievers · 6 verses · Meccan

A clear declaration of separation between the Prophet's worship and that of the disbelievers.

The Divine Support · 3 verses · Medinan

The last surah revealed, acknowledging the conquest of Makkah and the spread of Islam, and commanding praise and seeking forgiveness.

The Palm Fiber · 5 verses · Meccan

Condemns Abu Lahab and his wife for their fierce opposition to the Prophet and the message of Islam.

The Sincerity · 4 verses · Meccan

A concise declaration of pure monotheism — Allah is One, eternal, unbegotten, and without equal.

The Daybreak · 5 verses · Meccan

A prayer seeking refuge in Allah from external harms — darkness, magic, and the envy of others.

Mankind · 6 verses · Meccan

A prayer seeking refuge in Allah from the whispering of Shaytan — whether from jinn or mankind — into the hearts of people.