Juz ‘Amma is the 30th and last part of the Quran. It has 37 short surahs, from An-Naba (78) to An-Nas (114), and it is where most children and adults start memorising. This guide gives you the full list, how long each surah is, and a simple plan to memorise them.
Juz ‘Amma at a glance
Part of the Quran | Juz 30 (the last one) |
Surahs | 37 (from 78 to 114) |
Pages | About 23 pages in the Madinah Mushaf (pages 582–604) |
Name | From its first word: عَمَّ ("About what…", 78:1) |
Revealed | Almost all in Makkah |
The full list of surahs
They are listed in the order of the Mushaf. The memorisation order usually starts from the bottom (An-Nas) and goes up.
No. | Surah | Verses |
|---|---|---|
78 | An-Naba | 40 |
79 | An-Nazi‘at | 46 |
80 | ‘Abasa | 42 |
81 | At-Takwir | 29 |
82 | Al-Infitar | 19 |
83 | Al-Mutaffifin | 36 |
84 | Al-Inshiqaq | 25 |
85 | Al-Buruj | 22 |
86 | At-Tariq | 17 |
87 | Al-A‘la | 19 |
88 | Al-Ghashiyah | 26 |
89 | Al-Fajr | 30 |
90 | Al-Balad | 20 |
91 | Ash-Shams | 15 |
92 | Al-Layl | 21 |
93 | Ad-Duha | 11 |
94 | Ash-Sharh | 8 |
95 | At-Tin | 8 |
96 | Al-‘Alaq | 19 |
97 | Al-Qadr | 5 |
98 | Al-Bayyinah | 8 |
99 | Az-Zalzalah | 8 |
100 | Al-‘Adiyat | 11 |
101 | Al-Qari‘ah | 11 |
102 | At-Takathur | 8 |
103 | Al-‘Asr | 3 |
104 | Al-Humazah | 9 |
105 | Al-Fil | 5 |
106 | Quraysh | 4 |
107 | Al-Ma‘un | 7 |
108 | Al-Kawthar | 3 |
109 | Al-Kafirun | 6 |
110 | An-Nasr | 3 |
111 | Al-Masad | 5 |
112 | Al-Ikhlas | 4 |
113 | Al-Falaq | 5 |
114 | An-Nas | 6 |
Why start memorising from the end?
- The surahs get longer as you go up. Starting with An-Nas (6 short verses) builds confidence before the longer surahs like An-Naba (40 verses).
- You can use them in prayer straight away. Every short surah you learn is one more you can recite in salah.
- It is the traditional way many teachers and Quran schools have taught children for generations.
A simple memorisation plan
Stage | Surahs | Typical time (with daily practice) |
|---|---|---|
1 | An-Nas to Al-Kafirun (114–109) | 2–4 weeks |
2 | Al-Ma‘un to Al-‘Asr (107–103) | 2–4 weeks |
3 | At-Takathur to Al-Qadr (102–97) | 3–5 weeks |
4 | Al-‘Alaq to Ad-Duha (96–93) | 3–5 weeks |
5 | Al-Layl to Al-A‘la (92–87) | 1–2 months |
6 | At-Tariq to An-Naba (86–78) | 2–3 months |
These times are only a guide: some learners go faster, some slower, and both are fine. Consistency matters more than speed.
Each day (15–20 minutes):
- Listen to the new verses 3–5 times from a clear reciter.
- Read them from the Mushaf with tajweed, slowly.
- Repeat each verse until you can say it without looking, then join it to the verse before.
- Revise everything you learned in the last week before adding anything new.
Don't forget tajweed
It is much easier to memorise correctly the first time than to fix mistakes later. Check each surah with a teacher, or use our tajweed guides for the three Quls and Al-‘Asr, Al-Kawthar and An-Nasr.
More help: memorising short surahs as an adult, helping your child memorise at home and revising what you have memorised. To memorise with a teacher, see our classes for kids and adults.
FAQ
How many surahs are in Juz ‘Amma?
37 surahs, from An-Naba (78) to An-Nas (114).
How long does it take to memorise Juz ‘Amma?
With 15–20 minutes of daily practice, many learners finish in about 6 to 12 months. It depends on age, practice and revision.
Which surah should I memorise first?
Most learners start with An-Nas and work upwards, after Al-Fatiha.
Why is it called Juz ‘Amma?
It is named after its first word, ‘amma ("about what"), in Surah An-Naba.
Sources
- Surah An-Naba 78:1 — Quran.com
- Juz 30 on Quran.com — Quran.com
- Juz' — Wikipedia