How Many Manzil Are in the Quran?
The Quran has 7 manzil. Each manzil is one of seven roughly equal portions, arranged so a reader can complete the entire Quran in a week by reading one portion a day. The division is attributed to Hamzah az-Zayyat.
Key Takeaways
- There are 7 manzil in the Quran.
- One manzil a day completes the Quran in seven days.
- The split follows the pattern 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, then the remaining 65 surahs.
- It is credited to the reciter Hamzah az-Zayyat, who died in 156 AH.
- Manzil is a reading aid, so it is not part of the revealed text.
- The word manzil also names a well-known collection of protective verses.
What Is a Manzil?
A manzil is one of 7 sections the Quran is divided into for a weekly reading cycle. Where the 30 juz suit a monthly khatm, especially in Ramadan, the seven manzil suit anyone who wants to finish the Quran every week. It is a practical aid, much like the juz and ruku marks you meet in a recitation course.
How Many Manzil Are in the Quran?
There are seven. The arrangement is usually credited to the well-known Kufan reciter Hamzah az-Zayyat (died 156 AH). Early companions were already reading the Quran in groupings of surahs, and this division formalised that habit.
The 7 Manzil of the Quran in Full
| Manzil | From | To | Surahs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Fatiha (1) | An-Nisa (4) | 4 |
| 2 | Al-Maidah (5) | At-Tawbah (9) | 5 |
| 3 | Yunus (10) | An-Nahl (16) | 7 |
| 4 | Al-Isra (17) | Al-Furqan (25) | 9 |
| 5 | Ash-Shuara (26) | Ya-Sin (36) | 11 |
| 6 | As-Saffat (37) | Al-Hujurat (49) | 13 |
| 7 | Qaf (50) | An-Nas (114) | 65 |
The pattern is easy to remember: 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, then everything that remains. The seventh manzil holds the most surahs, but they are short, so the portions stay roughly even in length.
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| Division | Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Manzil | 7 | Complete the Quran in a week |
| Juz (para) | 30 | Complete the Quran in a month |
| Ruku | 540 or 558 | Mark themed passages and natural pauses |
| Surah | 114 | The chapters of the Quran |
The Other Meaning of Manzil
The word manzil is also used for a well-known selection of verses gathered from different surahs, recited for protection and wellbeing. It is a different thing from the seven reading portions, even though the name is shared, so it is worth knowing both meanings. For guidance on recitation and supplication practices, see our Dua and Ziyarat lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many manzil are in the Quran?
There are 7 manzil.
Why was the Quran divided into manzil?
So a reader can complete the whole Quran in one week, reading one portion each day.
Which surahs are in the first manzil?
Surah Al-Fatiha through Surah An-Nisa, four surahs in total.
How many surahs are in the last manzil?
The seventh manzil runs from Surah Qaf to Surah An-Nas, 65 surahs.
Is manzil part of the revealed Quran?
No. It is an organisational aid added later to help with regular recitation.
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- MPhil in Islamic Studies, University of Karachi
- Traditional Hawza Studies, Hawza Imam Khomeini
Shabbir Hussain is an Islamic scholar, educator, researcher, Qari, and public speaker. He serves as the Co-Founder of Alelm Quran Academy, where he is actively involved in teaching, curriculum development, and educational outreach. He holds an MPhil in Islamic Studies from the University of Karachi and has completed traditional Hawza studies at Hawza Imam Khomeini. With years of experience in Islamic education, he specializes in Quranic studies, Hadith, Islamic history, Fiqh, and Kalam. Through teaching, research, public speaking, and educational writing, he is dedicated to making authentic Islamic knowledge accessible and relevant to students worldwide. His work aims to bridge classical Islamic scholarship with the educational needs of contemporary learners.