For the convenience of those who read the
Quran
The Quran (, ; Standard Arabic: , Quranic Arabic: , , 'the recitation'), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. It is organized in 114 chapters (pl.: , ...
in a week the text may be divided into seven portions, each known as Manzil.
The following division to 7 equal portions is by
Hamza Al-Zayyat (d.156/772):
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# ]Al-Fatihah
Al-Fatiha (alternatively transliterated Al-Fātiḥa or Al-Fātiḥah; ar, ألْفَاتِحَة, ; ), is the first ''surah'' (chapter) of the Quran. It consists of 7 '' ayah'' (verses) which are a prayer for guidance and mercy. Al-Fatiha ...
(chapter 1) through An-Nisa
An-Nisa' ( ar, ٱلنِّسَاء, ; The Women) is the fourth chapter (sūrah) of the Quran, with 176 verses ( āyāt). The title derives from the numerous references to women throughout the chapter, including verse 34 and verses 127-130.Hale ...
' (chapter 4) consisting of 4 chapters (Surah
A ''surah'' (; ar, سورة, sūrah, , ), is the equivalent of "chapter" in the Qur'an. There are 114 ''surahs'' in the Quran, each divided into '' ayats'' (verses). The chapters or ''surahs'' are of unequal length; the shortest surah (''Al-Ka ...
).
# Al-Ma'ida
Al-Ma'idah ( ar, ٱلمائدة, ; "The Table" or "The Table Spread with Food") is the fifth chapter (''sūrah'') of the Quran, with 120 verses ('' āyāt''). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation (''asbāb al-nuz ...
(chapter 5) through At-Tawba
At-Tawbah ( ar, ٱلتوبة, ; The Repentance), also known as Bara'ah ( ar, براءة, ; Repudiation), is the ninth chapter ('' sūrah'') of the Quran. It contains 129 verses ('' āyāt'') and is one of the last Medinan surahs.
This Surah i ...
(chapter 9) consisting of 5 chapters.
# Yunus (chapter 10) through An-Nahl
The Bee (Arabic: الْنَّحْل; ''an-nahl'') is the 16th chapter ('' sūrah'') of the Qur'an, with 128 verses ('' āyāt''). It is named after honey bees mentioned in verse 68, and contains a comparison of the industry and adaptability of ...
(chapter 16) consisting of 7 chapters.
# Al Isra' (chapter 17) through Al-Furqan
Al-Furqan ( ar, الفرقان, ; The Criterion) is the 25th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur'an with 77 verses ( āyāt). The name Al-Furqan, or "The Criterion" refers to the Qur'an itself as the decisive factor between good and evil. This Surah is ...
(chapter 25) consisting of 9 chapters.
# Ash-Shuara' (chapter 26) through Ya-Seen
Yā SīnGeorge Sale translates Y. S. (also Yaseen; ar, يٰسٓ, ; the letters ' Yāʼ' and 'Sīn') is the 36th chapter of the Quran (''sūrah''). It has 83 verses ('' āyāt''). It is regarded an earlier " Meccan surah". Some scholars mainta ...
(chapter 36) consisting of 11 chapters.
# As-Saaffat
As-Saffat ( ar, الصافات, , Those who rank themselves in Order,George Sale translation "Ranged in Row", "The Rangers") is the 37th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur'an with 182 verses ('' āyāt'').
Regarding the timing and contextual backgr ...
(chapter 37) through Al-Hujurat (chapter 49) consisting of 13 chapters.
# Qaf (chapter 50) through An-Nas
Al-Nās or Mankind ( ar, الناس, ''an-nās'') is the 114th and last chapter (''sūrah'') of the Qur'an. It is a short six- verse invocation.
: Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,
: The Sovereign of mankind.
: The God of manki ...
(chapter 114) consisting of 65 chapters.
See also
*''Juz'
A ''juzʼ'' (Arabic: جُزْءْ, plural: ''ajzāʼ'', literally meaning "part") is one of thirty parts of varying lengths into which the Quran is divided. It is also known as para (پارہ/পারা) in Iran and the Indian subcontinent. The ...
''
*''Rub el Hizb
The Rub-el-Hizb ( ar, ربع الحزب, '), also known as the Islamic Star, is an Islamic symbol. It is in the shape of an octagram, represented as two overlapping squares. It has been found on a number of emblems and flags. The main purpose of ...
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