Juz جُزْء

One of the thirty roughly equal parts into which the Quran is divided for reading.

Arabic: جُزْء
Transliteration: Juz
Meaning: One of 30 parts of the Quran
Topic: Quran & its sciences

About Juz

The division makes it easy to complete the Quran in a month by reading one juz a day, which many people do in Ramadan. A juz does not necessarily start at the beginning of a surah. In South Asia the same division is usually called a para.

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Khatmah plan

See also

Hizb حِزْب — Half of a juz
Surah سُورَة — Chapter of the Quran
Ramadan رَمَضَان — Month of fasting
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.