How Many Surahs Are in Juz Amma? The Quick Answer
Juz Amma contains 37 surahs, beginning with Surah An-Naba (chapter 78) and ending with Surah An-Nas (chapter 114). It is the 30th and final juz of the Quran and the part most children begin memorizing first because the surahs are short, rhythmic, and recited daily in prayer. Thurayya helps families work through these 37 surahs in order with real-time pronunciation feedback and spaced review for kids.
Why Is It Called "Juz Amma"?
The name "Juz Amma" is taken from the first word of its opening verse: "Amma yatasa'aloon" ("About what are they asking?") at the start of Surah An-Naba. Naming a juz after its opening word is a common Arabic convention, and over centuries this label became the everyday way to refer to the 30th juz rather than saying "juz al-thalathoon." In some regions it is also called "the last juz" or "juz tabarak alladhi yaleeh."
The Complete List of 37 Surahs in Juz Amma
Below is the full list of every surah inside Juz Amma, in mushaf order (longest to shortest, from An-Naba toward An-Nas):
- 1. An-Naba (النبأ) — 40 verses
- 2. An-Nazi'at (النازعات) — 46 verses
- 3. 'Abasa (عبس) — 42 verses
- 4. At-Takwir (التكوير) — 29 verses
- 5. Al-Infitar (الانفطار) — 19 verses
- 6. Al-Mutaffifin (المطففين) — 36 verses
- 7. Al-Inshiqaq (الانشقاق) — 25 verses
- 8. Al-Buruj (البروج) — 22 verses
- 9. At-Tariq (الطارق) — 17 verses
- 10. Al-A'la (الأعلى) — 19 verses
- 11. Al-Ghashiyah (الغاشية) — 26 verses
- 12. Al-Fajr (الفجر) — 30 verses
- 13. Al-Balad (البلد) — 20 verses
- 14. Ash-Shams (الشمس) — 15 verses
- 15. Al-Layl (الليل) — 21 verses
- 16. Ad-Duha (الضحى) — 11 verses
- 17. Ash-Sharh (الشرح) — 8 verses
- 18. At-Tin (التين) — 8 verses
- 19. Al-Alaq (العلق) — 19 verses
- 20. Al-Qadr (القدر) — 5 verses
- 21. Al-Bayyinah (البينة) — 8 verses
- 22. Az-Zalzalah (الزلزلة) — 8 verses
- 23. Al-Adiyat (العاديات) — 11 verses
- 24. Al-Qari'ah (القارعة) — 11 verses
- 25. At-Takathur (التكاثر) — 8 verses
- 26. Al-Asr (العصر) — 3 verses
- 27. Al-Humazah (الهمزة) — 9 verses
- 28. Al-Fil (الفيل) — 5 verses
- 29. Quraysh (قريش) — 4 verses
- 30. Al-Ma'un (الماعون) — 7 verses
- 31. Al-Kawthar (الكوثر) — 3 verses
- 32. Al-Kafirun (الكافرون) — 6 verses
- 33. An-Nasr (النصر) — 3 verses
- 34. Al-Masad (المسد) — 5 verses
- 35. Al-Ikhlas (الإخلاص) — 4 verses
- 36. Al-Falaq (الفلق) — 5 verses
- 37. An-Nas (الناس) — 6 verses
If you want a deeper reference page with verse-by-verse detail, see the full Juz Amma surah list in order.
Why 37 Surahs and Not Some Other Number?
The division of the Quran into 30 ajzaa (parts) is not a revealed division — scholars adopted it to make completing the Quran in Ramadan manageable, one juz per night. Each juz therefore has a different surah count depending on surah length. Juz Amma ended up with 37 surahs because they are short compared to the long surahs at the front of the mushaf.
The shortest surahs in Juz Amma are tied at 3 verses each: Al-Kawthar, Al-Asr, and An-Nasr. The longest is An-Nazi'at at 46 verses, followed by 'Abasa at 42 and An-Naba at 40. This length variety is one reason Juz Amma is the perfect starting point for children: they begin with the shortest pieces and grow into the slightly longer ones.
Why Do Children Start With Juz Amma?
Five practical reasons make Juz Amma the universal starting point for Quran teachers and homeschool parents:
- Short surahs: Children can complete a full surah in a single week and feel real progress quickly.
- Daily prayer overlap: Most Juz Amma surahs are recited in the five daily prayers, so children hear and review them constantly without extra effort.
- Strong rhyme and rhythm: The saj' (rhymed prose) cadence makes these surahs easier to remember than narrative surahs.
- Accessible meanings: The themes — accountability, gratitude, mercy — are stated in concise language that children can grasp.
- Confidence ladder: Starting from the back of the mushaf with the shortest pieces gives kids quick wins they can build on.
How to Start Teaching Juz Amma at Home
Begin with Al-Fatiha (essential for every prayer), then move to the shortest Juz Amma surahs: Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, Al-Kawthar, Al-Asr, An-Nasr, Al-Fil, Quraysh. Use a 10-15 minute daily session: three minutes listening to a clear recitation, five minutes repeat-after, five minutes reviewing one older surah. Daily consistency matters far more than long weekend sessions.
Thurayya turns this routine into a guided journey: it plays clear sheikh recitations, listens to your child and corrects pronunciation in real time, and schedules review with a forgetting-curve algorithm so memorized surahs do not slip away.
Do Children Have to Memorize Juz Amma in Mushaf Order?
No. There is no religious obligation to memorize from An-Naba toward An-Nas. For children, the most effective order is reverse: start with the shortest surahs at the end of the mushaf and work backward. Once the full juz is memorized, review can then follow mushaf order so the child can recite it in sequence during taraweeh or hifz tests. For a deeper starter guide, see our Juz Amma overview.
Juz Amma vs. Juz Tabarak: What's the Difference?
Juz Amma is the 30th juz, with 37 short surahs. Juz Tabarak is the 29th juz, with only 11 surahs but each one is longer — starting with Surah Al-Mulk and ending with Surah Al-Mursalat. Children typically finish Juz Amma first and then move "backward" into Juz Tabarak as their stamina grows.
FAQ
How many surahs are in Juz Amma exactly?
37 surahs, starting with Surah An-Naba and ending with Surah An-Nas.
What is the shortest surah in Juz Amma?
Three surahs are tied at 3 verses each: Al-Kawthar, Al-Asr, and An-Nasr.
What is the longest surah in Juz Amma?
Surah An-Nazi'at with 46 verses, followed by 'Abasa with 42 and An-Naba with 40.
How long does it take a child to memorize all of Juz Amma?
With 10-15 minutes of daily practice, most children complete the juz in 6-12 months. Younger children (ages 4-6) may need up to 18 months.
Is Surah Al-Fatiha part of Juz Amma?
No. Al-Fatiha is the first surah of the mushaf and sits in juz 1, not Juz Amma. Most teachers still teach it first because it is required in every unit of prayer.
How many total verses are in Juz Amma?
Approximately 564 verses across the 37 surahs, depending on the counting convention used.
How does Thurayya help with Juz Amma memorization?
Thurayya plays clear sheikh recitations, listens to your child and corrects pronunciation with on-device AI, and schedules spaced review so memorized surahs are revisited just before the forgetting curve catches up.