What are the divisions of the Quran?

The Quran is divided into 114 chapters, known as surahs, which vary in length and cover a wide range of topics. Each surah is further divided into verses, known as ayahs, which are the individual units of the Quranic text.

Divisions of the Quran:

Surahs (Chapters):
- 114 surahs, arranged mostly in descending order of length
- Surahs are further divided into:
- Makki (Meccan): Revealed during the Prophet Muhammad's time in Mecca
- Madani (Medinan): Revealed during his time in Medina

Ayats (Verses):
- 6,236 ayats in total
- Ayats vary in length, from a single word to several lines

Juz' (Parts):
- 30 equal parts, each containing approximately 20 pages
- Used for memorization and recitation

Ruku' (Sections):
- Within each surah, there are 286 numbered sections called rukus
- Each ruk' ends with a "sajdah" (prostration) verse

Manzil (Stages):
- 7 equal parts, each containing 15 juz'
- Used for daily recitation during Ramadan

Ahzab (Assemblages):
- 11 groups of surahs based on their themes and styles

Other Divisions:

- Quarter (Rub' al-Ahzab): 29 surahs (except for Fatihah)
- Half (Nusf al-Ahzab): 57 surahs (up to Qaf)
- Three-Quarters (Thuluth al-Ahzab): 86 surahs (up to at-Taubah)
- Miftah (Key): First six surahs (Fatihah, Baqarah, Ali 'Imran, an-Nisa', Ma'idah, An'am)
- As-Sab'u at-Tiwal (The Seven Long Ones): Longest seven surahs (Baqarah, Ali 'Imran, an-Nisa', Ma'idah, An'am, A'raf, Yunus)