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Quranic Statistics

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How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran?

A 114
Explanation The Holy Quran consists of exactly 114 Surahs.

How many Surahs of the Holy Quran were revealed in Makkah?

A 86
Explanation There are 86 Makki Surahs and 28 Madni Surahs.

Which is the longest Surah of the Holy Quran?

A Surah Al-Baqarah
Explanation Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah with 286 verses.

Which is the shortest Surah of the Holy Quran?

A Surah Al-Kausar
Explanation Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest Surah with only 3 verses.

Who compiled the first official standard copy of the Quran?

A Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)
Explanation The first compilation of the Quran was initiated during Caliph Abu Bakr's rule.

Which Caliph is known as 'Jami-ul-Quran'?

A Hazrat Usman (R.A)
Explanation Hazrat Usman (R.A) is called 'Jami-ul-Quran' for compiling a standardized standard recitation copy.

Which Surah of the Holy Quran does not begin with Bismillah?

A Surah Tauba
Explanation Surah Tauba is the only Surah that does not begin with Bismillah.

Which Surah is known as the 'Mother of the Quran'?

A Surah Al-Fateha
Explanation Surah Al-Fateha is famously called 'Umm-ul-Quran' (Mother of the Quran).