![]() ![]() Readers may utilize a concordance-an index that lists each usage of every word in the Quran-to look for particular themes or topics. The themes of the Quran are interwoven throughout the chapters, rather than presented in chronological or thematic order. The ajiza (plural of juz') serve as a guide to accomplish that task. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims are recommended to complete at least one full reading of the Quran from cover to cover. These sections are organized so that the reader can study the Quran over the course of a month. ![]() The Quran is also broken into 30 equal sections, or juz'. The 28 Medinan chapters are mainly concerned with the social life and growth of the Muslim community the 86 Meccan deal with faith and the afterlife. The chapters are classified as Meccan or Medinan, based on whether they were written before Muhammad's pilgrimage to Mecca (Medinan), or afterward (Meccan). The shortest surah is Al-Kawthar, made up of only three verses the longest is Al-Baqara, with 286 verses. Each surah is made up of verses, known as ayat (or ayah). The Quran is divided into 114 chapters of different topics and lengths, known as surah. ![]()
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