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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SurahSurah - Wikipedia

    A surah (/ ˈ s ʊər ə /; [1] Arabic: سُورَة, romanized: sūrah; pl. سُوَر, suwar) is an Arabic word meaning 'chapter' in the Quran. Its plural form in Arabic is suwar. [2] [3] There are 114 surah in the Quran, each divided into verses (Arabic: آيات, romanized: āyāt, lit. 'signs').

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › surahSurah | Qur’an, Chapter, & Meaning | Britannica

    Surah, chapter in the sacred scripture of Islam, the Qur’an. Every surah but the ninth opens with the basmalah formula (‘in the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful’) and encompasses one or more revelations received by Muhammad from Allah (God).

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  5. www.knowledgequran.com › what-is-a-surahWhat is a Surah? Everything You Need to Know - KQ

    Nov 22, 2023 · Everything You Need to Know) The word “surah” is an Arabic word that means “chapter” or “portion.”. In the context of the Quran, it refers to one of the 114 chapters that make up the holy book. Surahs vary in length, from as few as three verses to as many as 286 verses.

  6. thequranrecital.com › surah-quranList of Surahs in the Quran with Meanings

    Mar 5, 2022 · The majority of the surah names in the Quran were named by the Prophet (SAW). Some surahs were named by the companions of the Prophet, such as Al-Isra or Al-Zumar etc. Many are named after the main theme or event that occurs in that chapter.

  7. bayanulquran-academy.com › surahs-in-islamQuran Surahs List And Meaning With The Best Surahs

    Feb 10, 2024 · A Surah, in the context of the Quran, refers to an individual chapter or section of the holy book. The Quran is divided into 114 Surahs, each varying in length, which collectively form the complete scripture.

  8. islam.stackexchange.com › questions › 17558What is the precise meaning of "Surah"? - Islam Stack Exchange

    Let's start by checking the meaning from the Qur'an itself: You will find this word ( the Arabic noun) Surah/Sura سُورة (plural suwar سُوَر or surat سُورات) in many Qur'an Verses (I'm not sure if i quote all of them):

  9. quranyusufali.com › what-is-a-suraWhat is a Sūra? - The Holy Quran Translation by A. Yusuf Ali

    What is a Sūra? The Holy Quran is arranged in 114 Surahs of very unequal size. A Surah is usually spoken of as a Chapter in English, but that translation is hardly satisfactory. If you examine the order of the Quran you will find that each Surah is a step in a gradation.