How many verses are there in the Qur'an?

3 Oct 2016 · 2 Muharram 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

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Please tell me how many verses are there in the Qur'an. Is it 6666 or 6236? Please tell me.

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The popular number is approximately 6600.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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