Hizb حِزْب

A division of the Quran equal to half a juz, giving sixty hizbs in all.

Arabic
حِزْب
Transliteration
Hizb
Meaning
Half of a juz
Topic
Quran & its sciences

About Hizb

Each hizb is further divided into four quarters, called rub'. These marks are printed in the margin of many copies of the Mushaf and help in setting a fixed daily reading. In some traditions the word hizb also refers to a fixed daily portion of the Quran.

See also

  • Juz جُزْء — One of 30 parts of the Quran
  • Surah سُورَة — Chapter of the Quran
  • Hifz حِفْظ — Memorising the Quran
  • Tilawah تِلَاوَة — Recitation of the Quran

These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.