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sura


Meanings
  • Noun

    A chapter of the Holy Quran

    - "The sura named Al-Fatiha is the opening chapter of the Quran."
    - "Muslims recite suras during prayer."

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sura , suras , surah , surahs
Etymology
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From the Arabic root s-r-r, meaning 'to read' or 'to recite'


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  1. The longest sura in the Quran is Al-Baqarah, with 286 verses.

  2. The shortest sura in the Quran is Al-Ikhlas, consisting of only three verses.


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  1. Quran: The holy book of Islam, which contains all the suras and verses revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)


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In Islamic tradition, the Quran is divided into 114 suras, each with a unique name. Suras are believed to have been revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) over a period of 23 years.

How to Memorize "sura"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the Arabic script of the sura as you recite it. Create mental images for key verses or themes.

  2. associate

    - Associate each sura with a specific number or its unique name to help remember their order.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use mnemonic devices such as acronyms, rhymes, or stories to help remember the content of each sura.


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