The Quran is a source of endless knowledge, and naturally, people—especially students, new learners, or curious minds—have many questions about it. Let’s explore some of the most frequently asked questions in a simple and engaging way.
🕌 How Many Surahs Are in the Quran?
Answer:
The Quran contains 114 surahs (chapters).
📖 “This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.”
ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْكِتَٰبُ لَا رَيْبَ ۛ فِيهِ ۛ هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ
(Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:2)
📚 What Are Five Names of the Quran?
Answer:
The Quran is referred to by several names in Islamic texts. Five of them include:
- القرآن (Al-Qur’an – The Recitation)
- الكتاب (Al-Kitab – The Book)
- الذكر (Adh-Dhikr – The Reminder)
- الفرقان (Al-Furqan – The Criterion)
- النور (An-Nur – The Light)
Each name reflects a unique characteristic of the Quran and its divine guidance.
🧾 What Is the Longest Verse in the Quran?
Answer:
The longest verse in the Quran is Ayat Ad-Dayn (Verse of Debt) in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 282. It outlines the rules for recording financial transactions and emphasizes justice and transparency.
📖 “O you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down…”
يَا أَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ آمَنُوٓا۟ إِذَا تَدَايَنتُم بِدَيْنٍ إِلَىٰٓ أَجَلٍۢ مُّسَمًّى فَٱكْتُبُوهُ…
(Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:282)
🕋 What Are the Names of Surah Al-Fatiha?
Answer:
Surah Al-Fatiha is known by several beautiful names due to its importance:
- أم الكتاب (Umm al-Kitab – The Mother of the Book)
- السبع المثاني (As-Sab’ al-Mathani – The Seven Oft-Repeated Verses)
- الشفية (Ash-Shafiyah – The Healer)
- الكافية (Al-Kafiyah – The Sufficient One)
- الواقية (Al-Waqiyah – The Protector)
❤️ Which Surah Is Called the Heart of the Quran?
Answer:
The Heart of the Quran is Surah Ya-Sin (سورة يس).
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“Indeed, everything has a heart, and the heart of the Quran is Ya-Sin.”
(Tirmidhi, Hadith 2887)
💍 Which Surah Is Known as the Bride of the Quran?
Answer:
Surah Ar-Rahman (سورة الرحمن) is famously known as the Bride of the Quran due to its poetic beauty and repeated refrain:
فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ
“So which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?”
(Surah Ar-Rahman)
🤲 How Many Prostrations (Sajdahs) Are in the Quran?
Answer:
There are 11 prostration verses (Ayat As-Sajdah) in the Quran where it’s recommended to perform Sujud at-Tilawah (prostration of recitation).
☝️ Which Surah Equals One-Third of the Quran?
Answer:
Surah Al-Ikhlas (سورة الإخلاص) equals one-third of the Quran in reward.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“By Him in Whose Hand my soul is, it is equal to one-third of the Quran.”
(Sahih Al-Bukhari, Hadith 6643)
🛡️ What Is the Greatest Verse in the Quran?
Answer:
Ayat Al-Kursi (Verse of the Throne) is considered the greatest verse in the Quran.
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَيُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ…
“Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence…”
(Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255)
⚰️ Which Surah Protects from the Punishment of the Grave?
Answer:
Surah Al-Mulk (سورة الملك) protects the one who recites it regularly from the punishment of the grave.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“There is a surah in the Quran which contains thirty ayat which kept interceding for a man until his sins are forgiven – and that is Surah Al-Mulk.”
(Tirmidhi, Hadith 2891)
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