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Short, accurate articles about the Quran — its structure, history, reading and recitation. Every count and every Arabic verse shown comes from the verified text.
- BasicsWhat Is the Quran? Meaning, Definition and StructureWhat the Quran is, what the word Quran means, how Muslims understand it, and how the holy book of Islam is organised into surahs, ayahs and parts.
- HistoryWho Wrote the Quran? How It Was Revealed, Written Down and CompiledWho wrote the Quran according to Muslim belief, who recorded it, when it was compiled into one book under Abu Bakr and standardised under Uthman, and what manuscripts show.
- StructureHow Many Surahs and Verses Are in the Quran?The Quran has 114 surahs and 6,236 verses in the standard count. Why other totals exist, plus Meccan and Medinan surahs, juz and the basmala.
- StructureHow Long Is the Quran? Pages, Words, Juz and Reading TimeHow many pages the Quran has (604 in the standard Madinah mushaf), what 13, 15 and 16-line copies are, how many words it contains and how long it takes to read or recite.
- StructureThe Shortest and Longest Surahs and Verses in the QuranWhich surah is the shortest and which is the longest, the longest verse in the Quran, and the short surahs most people memorise first — counted from the verified text.
- SurahsThe Last 10 Surahs of the Quran: Names, Meanings and ThemesThe last ten surahs of the Quran, from Al-Fil to An-Nas, with their meanings, number of ayahs and main themes — the short surahs most often memorised and recited in prayer.
- ReadingThe Quran in English: How to Choose a TranslationCan the Quran be translated? A guide to well-known English translations — Saheeh International, The Clear Quran, Abdel Haleem, Yusuf Ali, Pickthall — and how to choose one.
- ReadingQuran Transliteration and Word-by-Word: A Beginner’s GuideWhat Quran transliteration (Quran in Roman English) is, its limits for correct pronunciation, how word-by-word Quran editions work, and how to move on to reading Arabic.
- BasicsKoran or Quran? The Correct Spelling ExplainedKoran, Quran or Qur’an — what is the difference? Where the spellings come from, which one is preferred today, and what the word means.
- ThemesJesus in the Quran: What the Quran Says About Isa and MaryIs Jesus mentioned in the Quran? How often he is named, where his story appears, what the Quran says about his birth, miracles and mission, and where Islam and Christianity differ.
- HistoryWhen Was the Quran Revealed? Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr and the First SurahIn which month was the Quran revealed, what Laylat al-Qadr is, what the first revealed verses were, how the first surah in the mushaf differs, and how long the revelation lasted.
- RecitationSajdah in the Quran: The 15 Verses of ProstrationWhat a sajdah tilawah (prostration of recitation) is, the 15 places in the Quran where it is marked, how it is performed, and where schools of Islamic law differ.
- ReadingWhere to Read the Quran Online for Free (Including PDF)Trusted places to read the Quran online and download a free Quran PDF: official mushaf sources, Arabic text with translations, and tips for checking a digital copy.
- RecitationQuran Audio: Where to Listen to and Download Quran RecitationsWhere to listen to the Quran online and download Quran MP3 recitations, the difference between murattal and mujawwad styles, and how to choose a reciter.
- SharingQuran Quotes and Verse Images: How to Share Quran Verses CorrectlyHow to share Quran quotes, verse images and wallpapers correctly: use verified text, give the reference, name the translation, keep context and design with respect.
- StructureWhat Is a Surah? Meaning, Names and How Surahs Are ArrangedWhat the word surah means, how many surahs the Quran has, how surahs got their names, the disconnected letters that open some of them, and why they are not in the order of revelation.
- StructureWhat Is an Ayah? Meaning of Ayah and How Quran Verses Are NumberedWhat ayah means in Arabic, how Quran verses are marked and numbered, why verse counts differ, how to cite a verse (2:255), and well-known ayahs such as Ayat al-Kursi.
- StructureQuran Juz and Para Explained: The 30 Parts of the QuranWhat a juz (para) is, why the Quran is divided into 30 parts, what Juz Amma and the first para contain, and how hizb, rub and ruku divisions work.
- HistoryAre There Different Versions of the Quran? Qira’at, Hafs, Warsh and ScriptsIs there more than one Quran? What the qira’at (recitation traditions) are, how Hafs and Warsh differ, and how scripts, layouts and translations differ from the text itself.
- RecitationWhat Is Tajweed? The Basic Rules of Quran Recitation for BeginnersWhat tajweed means, why it matters, and the basic rules every beginner learns first: articulation points, noon sakinah, meem sakinah, ghunnah, qalqalah and madd.
- RecitationHow to Memorise the Quran: A Practical Plan for Adults and StudentsA practical method to memorise the Quran: choosing one mushaf, small daily portions, repetition, linking verses, revision schedules and how to keep what you learn.
- LearningTeaching the Quran to Kids: Ages, Methods, Classes and Tips for ParentsHow to teach children the Quran: when to start, learning letters with a qaida, memorising short surahs, choosing online Quran classes, and keeping kids motivated.
- ReadingKhatm al-Quran: How to Plan and Complete a Full Reading of the QuranWhat khatm (khatam) al-Quran means, plans for completing the Quran in a month, a week or a year, group khatm, and what Muslims traditionally do on completing it.
- ThemesQuran vs Bible: Similarities and Differences ExplainedHow the Quran and the Bible compare: authorship, structure, language, shared figures such as Abraham, Moses and Jesus, and the key differences in belief — explained neutrally.
- ThemesThe 25 Prophets Mentioned in the Quran (With Their English Names)The 25 prophets named in the Quran with their Arabic and English names, the five 'resolute' messengers, the surahs named after prophets, and figures whose status scholars discuss.
- ThemesBaby Names From the Quran: Boy and Girl Names With MeaningsQuranic baby names for boys and girls: the names of prophets, Maryam, surah names such as Nur and Kawthar, and Quranic words used as names — with meanings and tips for choosing.
- ThemesQuran Verses About Patience (Sabr) and Hope in Hard TimesWhat the Quran says about patience (sabr): key verses with references, the meaning of 'beautiful patience', ease after hardship, and how Muslims apply sabr in daily life.
- SurahsSurah Al-Kahf Summary: The Four Stories and Why It Is Read on FridayA summary of Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave), surah 18 with 110 ayahs: the four stories, their lessons about trials, and the hadith about reading it on Friday.
- SurahsSurah Yasin Summary: Meaning, Themes and BenefitsA summary of Surah Ya-Sin, surah 36 with 83 ayahs: its main themes, the story of the town and its messengers, the signs in creation, and what the hadith say about it.
- SurahsSurah Al-Mulk Summary: Meaning, Themes and Reciting It at NightA summary of Surah Al-Mulk (The Sovereignty), surah 67 with 30 ayahs: its themes, key passages, and the hadith about reciting it every night.
- Famous versesLast 2 Ayat of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285–286): Arabic, Meaning and VirtuesThe last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285–286) in Arabic with English meaning, what they say, the authentic hadith about reciting them at night, and the last three ayat (2:284–286).
- Famous versesFirst and Last 10 Verses of Surah Al-Kahf: Meaning and the DajjalThe first ten (18:1–10) and last ten (18:101–110) verses of Surah Al-Kahf in Arabic with English meaning, what they say, and the hadith in Sahih Muslim about protection from the Dajjal.
- Famous versesLast 3 Verses of Surah Al-Hashr (59:22–24): Names of Allah, Meaning and VirtueThe last three ayat of Surah Al-Hashr (59:22–24) in Arabic with English meaning, the names of God they mention, and what is known about the hadith on reciting them morning and evening.
- Famous versesQuran 67:10 Meaning: Listening and Reasoning in Surah Al-MulkWhat Quran 67:10 (Surah Al-Mulk, ayah 10) says, in Arabic with English meaning, its context in ayahs 6–12, and why the Quran ties faith to listening and reasoning.
- Famous versesQuran 31:18 Meaning: Luqman’s Advice to His Son on ArroganceSurah Luqman 31:18–19 in Arabic with English meaning: Luqman's advice against arrogance, about humility, a moderate walk and a lowered voice, in the context of his full advice (31:12–19).
- Famous versesShort Quran Verses to Reflect On: A Verse for Every DayShort, well-known Quran verses about remembrance, hope, mercy, hardship and prayer, in Arabic with English meaning and their references — a simple way to keep a Quran verse of the day.
- ReadingSurah Name Spellings Explained: Ikhlas or Ikhlaas, Kausar or Kawthar?Why surah names have so many English spellings — Kafirun or Kafiroon, Zalzalah or Zilzal, Kawthar or Kausar — how to pronounce them and the word Quran, with a table of common spellings.
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