The Quran is not just a religious scripture—it’s a complete guide to life for over a billion Muslims around the world. Whether one is beginning their journey to understand the Quran or simply seeking more structured knowledge about its composition, a common question that arises is: How many pages are in the Quran?
This article from Quran Mentors provides a complete breakdown of the Quran’s structure, including its pages, Surahs (chapters), Ayahs (verses), Juz (parts), Sajdahs (prostration verses), and the various recitation styles (Qira’at). Let’s explore each of these in detail.
How Many Pages Are in the Quran?
The standard Quran that most Muslims use today—particularly the Madani Mushaf (used in Saudi Arabia and many parts of the Muslim world)—contains 604 pages.
This standardized pagination allows for consistency in reading and memorization across the globe. Each Juz (one-thirtieth of the Quran) consists of 20 pages, which is especially helpful during the month of Ramadan when Muslims aim to complete one Juz per day.
💡 Note: While 604 pages is the common count, the total number may slightly vary in non-standard prints or digital apps depending on the script, translation, or formatting used.
How Many Surahs Are in the Quran?
The Quran is composed of 114 Surahs (chapters). These chapters vary greatly in length:
The shortest Surah is Surah Al-Kawthar, with just 3 verses.
The longest Surah is Surah Al-Baqarah, with 286 verses.
Each Surah has its unique themes, covering topics such as faith, guidance, worship, morality, and law. Surahs are classified into two categories based on the period of revelation:
Makki Surahs: Revealed before the Prophet ﷺ migrated to Madinah
Madani Surahs: Revealed after the migration
Understanding the context of Surahs enhances comprehension and reflection during recitation or study.
How Many Ayahs Are in the Quran?
The Quran contains approximately 6,236 Ayahs (verses). However, if we include Bismillah (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful) at the beginning of each Surah (except Surah At-Tawbah), the total can reach 6,349 Ayahs.
These Ayahs are the divine words of Allah ﷻ, revealed over 23 years. Each Ayah holds deep wisdom, and their length varies, with some consisting of just a few words and others stretching across several lines.
Different methods of Quranic recitation, known as Qira’at, might count verses slightly differently, but the meaning remains the same.
How Many Juz Are in the Quran?
To make the Quran easier to recite and memorize, it is divided into 30 Juz (parts). This division is not based on Surah boundaries but is made to balance the amount of reading per part.
This structure allows Muslims to:
Complete the Quran in 30 days (e.g., during Ramadan)
Memorize manageable portions
Easily reference sections without needing to cite Surah and Ayah numbers
Additionally, some people divide the Quran into 7 Manzils for weekly recitation.
How Many Sajdahs Are in the Quran?
There are 15 verses of Sajdah (prostration) in the Quran. When a believer recites or hears these verses, it is highly recommended (Sunnah) to perform a prostration (Sajdah Tilawah) as an act of submission to Allah ﷻ.
Some well-known Surahs containing Sajdah verses include:
Surah Al-A’raf (7:206)
Surah Al-Isra (17:109)
Surah As-Sajdah (32:15)
Surah Al-Inshiqaq (84:21)
These verses usually highlight the greatness of Allah, the humility of believers, or the consequences of disbelief.
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