Children who can find their way around the Mushaf feel more independent and confident. It takes only a few short practice sessions.
Key facts
- 114 surahs, from Al-Fatihah (1) to An-Nas (114).
- 30 juz, each about 20 pages.
- 604 pages in the standard Madinah Mushaf (other editions differ).
- An Arabic Mushaf opens from the right.
Tool 1: the index (fihris)
The index lists every surah with its page number. Show your child where it is in your Mushaf, and how to read Arabic page numbers. See Arabic numbers for kids.
Tool 2: the juz markers
At the top of each page, the juz number is written. Juz 30 (Juz Amma) is at the very end of the Mushaf.
Tool 3: surah headers
Each surah starts with a decorated box showing its name, usually followed by Bismillah.
The surah hunt game
- Call out a surah your child knows, such as Al-Mulk.
- Your child uses the index to find the page.
- Time it. Each round, try to beat the last time.
Start with surahs in Juz Amma, then move to famous ones like Yasin, Al-Kahf and Al-Mulk.
Teacher’s tip: put a small coloured tab on the page your child is currently reading. Finding their place quickly saves time at the start of every lesson.
Related: What is Juz Amma?
