How Many Surahs In Quran - List And Order Of Surah In Holy Quran

In the Quran, a Surah is the equivalent of a "chapter". The Quran contains 114 Surahs, each of which is divided into ayahs (verses). Surahs vary in length, with the shortest (Al-Kauser) having just three verses and the longest (Al-Baqarah) having 286 verses.

Makki chapters account for 86 of the Quran's 114 chapters, while Madni chapters account for 28. Any chapter revealed after Muhammad's migration to Madina (Hijrah) is referred to as Madni, although any chapter revealed before that incident is called Makki. The Makki chapters are all about religion and details from the afterlife. The Madani chapters, on the other hand, are more associated with organizing the social life of the emerging Muslim community and leading Muslims to Dar al-Islam by demonstrating power against disbelievers.

Chapters or Surahs begin with "In the Name of Allah, Ar-Rahman (The Beneficent), Ar-Rahim (The Merciful)," exception for Surah At-Tawbah. The Bismillah is a formula that marks the beginning and end of Surahs. Since the chapters are grouped in decreasing scale, the Quran's structure is neither linear nor thematic.

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During the standing sections (Qiyam) of Muslim prayers, Surahs (chapters) are recited. Per unit of prayer repeats Surah Al-Fatiha, the first chapter of the Quran. Such prayer units often provide the recitation of all or half of another Surah.

Origin of Word Surah

At the time of Muhammad, the word Surah was used to refer to a section or series of verses from the Quran shown by the term Surah appearing in various places in the Quran. "We have sent down and named a Surah, and We have sent down in it signals, simple signs, that you can hopefully know." [24:1 Quran] The Quran also mentions it in plural form: "Or do they mean, He invented it?" "If you are honest, then bring ten Surahs like it and call on whomever you can except God." [11:13 in the Quran]

Arthur Jeffery proposed in 1938 that the name came from the Syriac word surta, which means 'writing.'

Initial efforts

Several medieval Islamic authors tried, with varying success, to assemble a chronologically arranged list of the chapters. Since there are no authenticated sources from the time of Muhammad (S.A.W) or his companions, their works must be based on the views of historians, and none date from before the first qtr of the eighth century. One edition is provided in 15th-century research by Abd al-Kafi and is included in the standard Egyptian version of the Quran's chronological order (1924). Abu Salih mentions another list, and the book 'Kitab Mabani' contains a slightly different version of Abu Salih's. Ibn Nadim, who lived in the 10th century, provides yet another example.

Several verses are linked to specific events, making it easier to arrange them. Chapter 96 was Muhammad's (S.A.W) first Wahi (year 609). The migration of Muslims in the year 622 is stated in verses 16:41 and 47:13. The battles of Badr (624) and Uhud (625) are mentioned in verses 8:1–7 and 3:120–175, respectively. In 5:3, Muhammad says his last pilgrimage, which took place in 632, just months before his death.

List of Surahs in Quran

Following is the list of Surahs in the Quran.