The Holy Quran (Arabic: القرآن) is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a literal revelation from God (Allah) to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ over a period of approximately 23 years (610–632 CE). It is divided into 114 chapters (Surahs) containing 6,236 verses (ayat), and is preserved exactly in the original Classical Arabic in which it was revealed.
QuranCentral lets you read the full Quran online for free in the original Arabic Uthmani script, paired with your choice of more than 11 translations. Whether you're a native Arabic speaker reviewing tajweed and meaning, an English-speaking student studying tafsir, or a new Muslim exploring the Book for the first time, this reader is built to serve you.
The sidebar on the left lists every Surah of the Quran, from Al-Fatihah (The Opening) to An-Nas (Mankind), with Arabic name, English name, verse count, and whether the Surah was revealed in Mecca (Makkan) or Medina (Madani). Click any Surah to open it.
Use the search box at the top of the sidebar to find any Surah by name, in English (e.g.
Baqarah, Yaseen, Rahman) or by typing its number. You can also jump directly
to any verse using the standard reference format — type 2:255 to open Ayat al-Kursi,
the famous "Throne Verse" of Surah Al-Baqarah. To go to a specific Juz (Para), type juz 30.
Switch between translations using the dropdown above the verses. Available translations include:
Every verse has a play button — click it to hear it recited by Sheikh Mishary Rashid Alafasy. For full- Surah recitations or to choose from many different reciters, visit the Reciters page or the larger Reciter Library.
Bookmark any verse with the ☆ icon — bookmarks are stored locally on your device. QuranCentral also remembers your last-read position automatically, so the next time you open the site, you'll continue right where you left off.
Click "📚 Tafseer" on any verse to open the verse in our Tafsir tool and read commentary from Ibn Kathir, Al-Jalalayn, As-Sa'di, Al-Tabari or Al-Qurtubi.
Certain Surahs hold a special place in Muslim worship and daily life. Al-Fatihah is recited in every unit of every prayer. Ayat al-Kursi (2:255) is recited after each obligatory prayer and before sleep for protection. Yaseen (Ya-Sin) is often called "the heart of the Quran" and read for the deceased. Ar-Rahman (The Merciful) is beloved for its repeated refrain. Al-Kahf (The Cave) is recommended for Fridays. The last three Surahs — Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas — are recited morning, evening, and before sleep for protection from harm.
There are 114 Surahs (chapters) in the Holy Quran, containing a total of 6,236 verses (ayat).
The most widely recommended translation for clarity and accuracy is Sahih International. Pickthall and Yusuf Ali are also classics. QuranCentral offers all three — switch between them using the Translation dropdown.
Type 2:255 in the search box and press Enter. Ayat al-Kursi (the Throne Verse) is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah, the 2nd chapter of the Quran.
Yes. Click the ☆ Bookmark icon on any verse. Bookmarks are stored locally on your device and can be reviewed via the "★ Bookmarks" button at the top of the page.
A Juz (also called Para) is one of 30 roughly-equal sections the Quran is traditionally divided into for ease of recitation, especially in Ramadan where Muslims complete one Juz per day to finish the Quran by Eid. Type juz 1 through juz 30 in the search box to jump to any Juz.