Explanation

• 113 Surahs of the Holy Quran start with Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem.
• 114 Surahs in the Quran.

Explanation

• Surah Al-Naml has Bismillah twice in the Holy Quran.
• It contains Bismillah at the beginning and again in Verse 30 (message of Prophet Sulaiman AS).
• Surah: 27th
• Verses: 93rd
• Type: Makki Surah
• Name Meaning: “The Ants”

Additional information:

• In contrast, Surah Al-Toba starts without Bismillah.
• Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Quran.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Surah Al-Ma'idah (المائدہ) is the 5th Surah of the Holy Quran.
• It contains 120 verses (Ayat) and 16 Rukus.
• The Surah was revealed in Madinah.
• Al-Ma'idah means “The Table Spread” or “The Table.”

Additional information:

• 3rd → Aal-e-Imran
• 4th → An-Nisa
• 6th → Al-An'am

Last verified on 07-10-2026

Explanation

• Surah Al-Fatihah is called Ummul Kitab (Mother of the Book).
• It is the first Surah of the Holy Quran.
• It is also called Ummul Quran due to its central importance.
• It summarizes core teachings of worship, guidance, and prayer.
• It is recited in every unit of Salah (Namaz).
• It has 7 verses.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• The Quran describes mountains as “pegs” (أَوْتَادًا).
• Surah An-Naba (78:7): “And the mountains as pegs.”
• The verse highlights the distinctive structure and role of mountains in the Earth.
• Surah An-Nahl (16:15) also mentions mountains being placed in the earth so that it would not shake with you.

Last verified on 06-10-2026