Quran in numbers
| Item | Number |
|---|---|
| Surahs | 114 |
| Juz (parts) | 30 |
| Hizb (half-juz) | 60 |
| Verses (Kufan count, Madinah Mushaf) | 6,236 |
| Longest surah | Al-Baqarah, 286 verses |
| Shortest surah | Al-Kawthar, 3 verses |
| Pages in the common Madinah Mushaf | 604 |
Why do verse counts differ?
Early scholars in Kufa, Basra, Madinah and other cities counted verse endings slightly differently, for example whether Bismillah counts as the first verse of Al-Fatihah. The text itself is identical.
Makki and Madani
Surahs revealed before the Hijrah are called Makki; those after, Madani. Most short surahs in Juz ‘Amma are Makki.
Teacher’s tip: Give your child a “Quran quiz” card with these numbers. Children love facts they can tell their friends.
Related: juz, hizb and Quran divisions.
