Verse finder
How to find a verse in the Quran
Looking for a specific verse but can't find it? Type what you remember, whether it's the meaning, a few words, or the surah and verse number, and jump straight to it.
Ways to find a verse
However much you remember, there is a way to reach the verse you are looking for.
You remember what it's aboutDescribe the meaning or theme in your own words, like “trusting Allah in hard times”, and let match the verses that fit.
You remember a few wordsType any words or a short phrase you recall from the verse, in Arabic or your own language, then . Partial wording is enough to surface it.
You know the verse numberEnter the surah and verse number, like 2:255, in the to go straight to that ayah. A surah number alone opens the whole chapter.
You want to explore a themeBrowse hand-picked collections of verses grouped by topic: patience, gratitude, forgiveness, and more.Browse verses by topicYou know the surah, not the verseOpen the surah and scan its verses. All 114 chapters are listed in order, so you can reach the passage quickly.Browse all surahsYou want it in your languageRead and search verses across 40+ translations, so you can find a verse using the wording of your own language.See translationsPopular verses people search for
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions from people trying to locate a specific verse in the Quran.
- How do I find a verse if I only remember part of it?
- Type the words you remember into the . You don't need the exact wording; even a rough phrase or the general meaning is enough to surface matching verses.
- How do I find a verse by its number?
- Enter the surah and verse number in the format surah:verse, such as 2:255, in the to jump straight to that ayah. Typing just a surah number, like 36, opens the whole chapter.
- How do I find a verse if I only know the surah name?
- Type the surah name into the to open that chapter, then scan its verses. You can also browse all 114 surahs listed by name and number.
- Can I search for a verse in my own language?
- Yes. or keywords in your own language, and read the results across 40+ translations. You don't need to know Arabic to find a verse.
- I heard a verse recited but don't know the words. How do I find it?
- Describe what the verse is about, or type any words you caught. The matches verses by meaning, so a rough description of the theme is often enough to find it.
- How are Quran verses referenced?
- A Quran reference has two numbers: the surah (chapter) and the ayah (verse), written as surah:verse. For example, 2:255 means Surah 2, verse 255, the verse known as Ayat al-Kursi.
- What is the difference between a surah and an ayah?
- A surah is a chapter of the Quran and an ayah is a single verse within it. References are written as surah:ayah, so 2:255 is the 255th verse of the second surah.
- How many verses are in the Quran?
- The Quran has 114 surahs. By the most common count it contains 6,236 verses (ayahs), though a few counting traditions differ slightly.
- Can I find verses without an internet connection?
- Surahs you have already opened stay available for offline reading, so you can reopen and scan them any time. Searching by meaning uses AI and needs you to be online.
- What if I still can't find the verse?
- Try with different keywords or the general meaning, browse verses by topic, or open the surah you think it is in and scan its verses. Combining these usually turns it up.