Quran – Understanding its structure and preservation

Its a very common question among non Muslims that “what is the holy book of Islam” and the simple answer is while all holy or divine books are respected by Muslims, The last revealed Holy book of God is The Quran, which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) over a period of 23 years. Unlike previous scriptures which were edited over time, the Quran has never been altered as Allah has pledged to safeguard it. The Quran is regarded as the most trusted preserved book, chronologically ensuring multiple generations of unchanged guidance.

How Many Pages Are in the Quran?

A common question that arises is ‘‘how many pages does the Quran contains?.” This is a loaded question since the answer varies according to the design, font, size, and binding of the Quran in question. The most widely printed Mushaf or Quran copy has 604 pages which is in accordance with Madani Mushaf. However, other versions may have different Quran pages due to font size, layout, and script style.

How Long Is the Quran?

The Quran consists or is structured with 114 surahs (chapters), making it a comprehensive and complete book with all major historical religious knowledge. The longest surah in the Quran is Surah Al-Baqarah, while the shortest surah in the Quran is Surah Al-Kawthar.

What Language Is the Quran Written In?

The Quran was revealed in Classical Arabic, which remains its original language to this day. Unlike other scriptures that have undergone numerous translations and modifications, the Quran is preserved in its original Arabic text, ensuring that its message remains unchanged.

How many sajda in quran​?

As per the widespread belief among Muslim scholars and traditions, including the Hanafi, Shafi’i, and Hanbali schools, there are in fact 15 places of Sajda (prostration) in the Qur’an.

Al-A’raf – 206

Ar-Ra’d – 15

An-Nahl – 26

Al-Isra – 109

Maryam – 58

Al-Hajj – 18

Al-Hajj – 77 (second Sajda in the same surah)

Al-Furqan – 60

An-Naml – 26

As-Sajda – 15

Sad – 24

Fussilat – 38

An-Najm – 62

Inshiqaq – 21

Al-Alaq – 19

Compilation of the Quran: From Memorization to Manuscript

The Quran was revealed first as a form of oral speech. This means that the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) memorized it, and later on, his companions (Sahabas) also committed it to memory. Not once was it a book form during his lifetime.

Once The Prophet passed away in 632 CE. While Sahaba’s rememberd it in hearts, The actual need emerged during The Battle of Yamama where numerous Hafiz (memorizers of the Quran) lost their lives and concerns regarding the preservation were raised. This was the time when written Quran desperately became a necessity. Seeing the urgency caliphate era of Uthman ibn Affan (RA) for certain became absolute in need of order to preserve it in written form or compiling the Quran into single manuscript form. Standardized versions were established after to ensure all version uniformity across the Muslim world.

How Many Ayahs Are in the Quran?

The number of ayahs (verses) in the Quran is 6,236 without Bismillah, and 6,349 with it. The total words in Quran are approximately 77,430 and letters are over 320,000. If you’re looking for a random Quran verse, there are many apps and websites which offer daily Quranic ayahs for spiritual contemplation.

Who Made the Quran?

The Quran is the word of Allah, revealed through the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) to Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.). Unlike human authored books, the Quran is divine revelation, and by Allah only, ensuring that it remains unchanged and authentic.

How Did Muhammad Die in the Quran?

While the Quran does not clear tells how Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) died because the revelation was completed by then, Islamic historical sources indicate that he passed away due to illness in 632 CE. His death marked the completion of the final revelation, and the Quran remains his greatest legacy. Some also believed it was the effect of poison given during the Battle of Khyber, which later contributed to the passing of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.), as mentioned in certain historical sources.

How Is the Quran Organized?

The Quran is divided into 30 parts or Parah (Juz), which makes it easier for recitation and memorization. It is also structured into 114 surahs, each varying in length, covering laws, guidance, history, and spirituality.

What Is the Quran About?

The Quran is a complete divine revelation regarding belief, ethics, legal systems, spirituality, and life after death. It answers the greatest problems of mankind and functions as a guiding light for believers.

Quran Summary & Respect for Other Holy Books

Muslims believe that the Quran is the final revelation, but respect for previous scriptures is mandatory. The major divine books include:

• Tawrat (Torah) – Given to Prophet Musa (Moses, عليه السلام)
• Zabur (Psalms) – Given to Prophet Dawud (David, عليه السلام)
• Injil (Gospel) – Given to Prophet Isa (Jesus, عليه السلام)
• Suhuf-e-Ibrahim (Scrolls of Abraham) – Given to Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham, عليهالسلام)
• Suhuf-e-Musa (Scrolls of Moses) – Some scriptures before the Tawrat

What does the Quran say about jews?

The Qur’an discusses Jews (Banu Isra’il / Children of Israel) extensively and it acknowledges their status as a historically chosen people, and detailing their prophets, and critiquing certain behaviors of some among of them which resulted in several punishments by God. More Importantly, the Qur’an addresses the communities, not individuals, and distinguishes between righteous and wrongdoing members within any group, including Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Surah Baqrah, one of the longest Surah, has a detailed event about the Golden Calf, a false God created by Gold, created by misguided people when Prophet Moses didn’t return after 30 days from the mountain.

Quran in Masjid Al-Haram

The Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah is home to millions of Quran recitations during prayers, especially in Ramadan.

Khatam Quran Dua or dua for finishing Quran​

When completing the recitation of the Quran, many Muslims recite the Dua Khatam Quran, seeking blessings and guidance from Allah.

(دعاء ختم القرآن):

اللَّهُمَّ ارْحَمْنِي بِالْقُرْآنِ، وَاجْعَلْهُ لِي إِمَامًا وَنُورًا وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةً.
اللَّهُمَّ ذَكِّرْنِي مِنْهُ مَا نَسِيتُ، وَعَلِّمْنِي مِنْهُ مَا جَهِلْتُ، وَارْزُقْنِي تِلَاوَتَهُ آنَاءَ اللَّيْلِ وَأَطْرَافَ النَّهَارِ، وَاجْعَلْهُ لِي حُجَّةً يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِينَ.
اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لِي دِينِيَ الَّذِي هُوَ عِصْمَةُ أَمْرِي، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي دُنْيَايَ الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَاشِي، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي آخِرَتِي الَّتِي إِلَيْهَا مَعَادِي، وَاجْعَلِ الْحَيَاةَ زِيَادَةً لِي فِي كُلِّ خَيْرٍ، وَاجْعَلِ الْمَوْتَ رَاحَةً لِي مِنْ كُلِّ شَرٍّ.
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ خَيْرَ عُمُرِي آخِرَهُ، وَخَيْرَ عَمَلِي خَوَاتِمَهُ، وَخَيْرَ أَيَّامِي يَوْمَ أَلْقَاكَ فِيهِ.
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلِ القُرْآنَ حُجَّةً لِي وَلَا تَجْعَلْهُ حُجَّةً عَلَيَّ.
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِمَّنْ يَحِلُّ حَلَالَهُ، وَيُحَرِّمُ حَرَامَهُ، وَيَعْمَلُ بِمُتَشَابِهِهِ، وَيُؤْمِنُ بِمُحْكَمِهِ، وَيُقِيمُ حُرُوفَهُ وَيُحَقِّقُ حُدُودَهُ.
اللَّهُمَّ نَوِّرْ قُلُوبَنَا بِالْقُرْآنِ، وَزَيِّنْ أَخْلَاقَنَا بِالْقُرْآنِ، وَنَجِّنَا مِنَ النَّارِ بِالْقُرْآنِ، وَأَدْخِلْنَا الْجَنَّةَ مَعَ الْقُرْآنِ.
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنَا مِمَّنْ قَرَأَهُ فَرَقِيَ، وَلَا تَجْعَلْنَا مِمَّنْ قَرَأَهُ فَشَقِيَ وَزَلَّ.
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ، وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ.
وَصَلَّى اللَّهُ تَعَالَى عَلَى خَيْرِ خَلْقِهِ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَسَلَّمَ تَسْلِيمًا كَثِيرًا.

Final Thoughts

Quran is a complete book for life. It nearly covers all major aspects of life and the life hereafter, Its structure, how many pages is the Quran? The answer varies, but the standard Madani Mushaf contains 604 pages. Regardless of format, language, or structure, the Quran remains unchanged and protected, serving as a guiding light for all humanity. Access its divine wisdom from your screen with our interactive online Quran classes. Learn with expert teachers, anytime, anywhere. The unchanged Quran, now within reach

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