Short Surahs for Kids to Memorize

Many Quran teachers start with Al-Fatihah, then go backwards from An-Nas — the shortest surahs at the end of the Quran. Play each one a few times a day and let your child repeat after the reciter.

  1. Surah Al-Fatihah (7 verses)

  2. Surah An-Nas (6 verses)

  3. Surah Al-Falaq (5 verses)

  4. Surah Al-Ikhlas (4 verses)

  5. Surah Al-Masad (5 verses)

  6. Surah An-Nasr (3 verses)

  7. Surah Al-Kafirun (6 verses)

  8. Surah Al-Kawthar (3 verses)

  9. Surah Al-Ma'un (7 verses)

  10. Surah Quraish (4 verses)

  11. Surah Al-Fil (5 verses)

  12. Surah Al-Humazah (9 verses)

  13. Surah Al-Asr (3 verses)

  14. Surah At-Takathur (8 verses)

Tips for memorizing with children

  • A slow, clear murattal (the player starts with Al-Husary) is easiest to follow.
  • Learn one or two verses a day and review the previous surahs before adding a new one.
  • Recite the new surah together in the daily prayers.
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