Quran Structure

Surah

سُورَة · /ˈsuːrɑː/

A Surah is a chapter of the Quran; the text is organized into 114 of them, each varying in length and theme.

What does Surah mean?

Surahs range from a few short verses to hundreds of Ayat, and each carries its own name, often drawn from a distinctive word or theme within it, making them easy reference points for recitation.

Alternative Spellings

SuratSoorahSooratSuhrahSuwar