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How many surahs are there in the Quran?

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John Castro

Published Feb 15, 2026

How many surahs are there in the Quran?

The total number of Surahs in Quran are 114 (one hundred and one forty-four). In the Quran, There are 114 Chapters, some are the Makki and some Madani. The Quran is the religious text of Islam, the book that Muslims believe to be a revelation from Allah. The name “ Quran ” means recitation.

What is the Holy Quran?

The Holy Quran is the Last and Final Word of God Almighty and a message to all mankind. It is a collection of 114 chapters or surahs that were revealed to Prophet Muhammad by revelation through the Archangel Gabriel over a period of 23 years.

What are the chapters of the Quran?

The Quran is divided into Surahs (chapters) and further divided into ayat (verses). The real translation of the word Ayat is actually a sign. For a preliminary discussion about the chronological order of chapters see page Surah.

Which surah is the shortest?

Surah Al Kawthar (abundance) is the shortest Surah in the Quran and it is in Parah or juz 30. Due to the short length, it is very easy to memorize and recite in daily salah prayers.

What is the Order of the Quran?

Chronological Order of the Quran. The Quran is not arranged chronologically. Instead, it is arranged roughly from the largest to the smallest chapter. Each chapter has a special name and they are known as Surahs, which is Arabic for chapter. This chart arranges the surahs in the order they were composed.

What was the 1st surah revealed?

In The Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful. It is commonly known among the commentators that this Surah is the first Surah that was revealed to the holy Prophet (S) of Islam. The contents of the Surah also confirm this idea. Some have said that the first Surah is Surah Fatihah, or perhaps Surah Muddaththir, but again this is contrary to what is commonly thought.