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Quran Verses by Topic

It is easier to find an ayah by what it is about than by surah number. These 29 collections gather 613 ayahs by topic.

Every ayah opens with the Arabic, the English meaning under each word, audio for the whole verse, and a plain-English explanation. Nothing here needs an account.

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Angels & the Unseen

الملائكة والغيب

Ayahs about angels, jinn, the soul, and the unseen world.

30 ayahs

Charity & Generosity

الصدقة والإنفاق

Ayahs about giving in the way of Allah, charity, and generosity.

17 ayahs

Day of Judgment

يوم القيامة

Ayahs about the Day of Resurrection, accountability, and the final reckoning.

49 ayahs

Dealing with Hardship

الابتلاء

Ayahs about trials, tests, and finding strength through difficulty.

20 ayahs

Death & Afterlife

الموت والآخرة

Ayahs about death, the grave, resurrection, and what awaits beyond this life.

18 ayahs

Dua (Supplications)

الدعاء

Beautiful supplications from the Quran — prayers of the prophets and the righteous.

23 ayahs

Envy & Jealousy

الحسد

Ayahs about the dangers of envy, jealousy, and wanting what others have.

19 ayahs

Family

الأسرة

Ayahs about family bonds, raising children, and household harmony.

17 ayahs

Forgiveness

المغفرة

Ayahs about seeking forgiveness and Allah's readiness to forgive.

18 ayahs

Gratitude

الشكر

Ayahs about thankfulness to Allah and recognizing His blessings.

15 ayahs

Honesty & Truthfulness

الصدق والأمانة

Ayahs about being truthful, keeping promises, and fulfilling trusts.

22 ayahs

Humility

التواضع

Ayahs about humility, lowering oneself before Allah, and avoiding arrogance.

16 ayahs

Justice

العدل

Ayahs about justice, fairness, and standing up for what is right.

15 ayahs

Kindness to Parents

بر الوالدين

Ayahs about honoring, respecting, and being dutiful to one's parents.

16 ayahs

Knowledge & Learning

العلم

Ayahs about the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding.

25 ayahs

Marriage & Spouses

الزواج

Ayahs about the beauty of marriage, spousal relationships, and love between partners.

15 ayahs

Mercy

الرحمة

Ayahs about Allah's boundless mercy and compassion.

16 ayahs

Paradise & Hellfire

الجنة والنار

Ayahs describing the rewards of Paradise and the punishment of Hellfire.

50 ayahs

Patience

الصبر

Ayahs about patience, perseverance, and steadfastness.

20 ayahs

Prayer

الصلاة

Ayahs about the importance and beauty of salah.

18 ayahs

Remembrance of Allah

ذكر الله

Ayahs about remembering Allah, glorifying Him, and keeping Him close in your heart.

17 ayahs

Repentance

التوبة

Ayahs about turning back to Allah, sincere repentance, and His acceptance of those who repent.

17 ayahs

Rizq & Provision

الرزق

Ayahs about Allah as the Provider and trusting Him for sustenance.

17 ayahs

Signs of Allah in Nature

آيات الله في الطبيعة

Ayahs pointing to the signs of Allah in the natural world — the heavens, earth, and all creation.

26 ayahs

Stories & Parables

القصص والأمثال

Ayahs containing memorable parables and lessons from Quranic stories.

19 ayahs

Tawakkul

التوكل

Ayahs about relying on Allah, surrendering to His plan, and trusting His decree.

19 ayahs

Tawhid

التوحيد

Ayahs about the Oneness of Allah and pure monotheism.

22 ayahs

The Prophets

الأنبياء

Ayahs about the stories, qualities, and missions of Allah's messengers.

19 ayahs

Wealth

المال

Ayahs about wealth, provision, and the proper attitude toward worldly possessions.

18 ayahs

How these are put together

Each collection is a hand-picked list of ayahs on one theme, pulled from across the whole Quran rather than from one surah.

Some run long because the Quran returns to the subject often. Paradise and Hellfire has 50 ayahs; the Day of Judgment has 49. Others are short and specific.

The short intro at the top of each page only describes ayahs that are in that collection, so you can check every line against the list below it.

Where to start

If you are new to the Quran, try duas from the Quran. They are short, most of them were said by prophets, and they are the easiest thing to learn by heart.

If something specific is going on, the collections on patience, hardship and rizq and provision are the places to start.

To read a full surah instead, start from all 114 surahs.