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How many surahs are in the Quran? The full list of 114
The Quran has 114 surahs, of very unequal length. How are they organised, which is the longest, the shortest — and the full list of all 114, with their verse counts.
QuranAyat al-Kursi: text, translation and virtues
The Verse of the Throne (Ayat al-Kursi), surah Al-Baqara verse 255: Arabic text, translation, meaning, and why it's considered the greatest verse in the Quran.
CalendarThe Hijri calendar: how the Islamic calendar works
Why does the Islamic calendar have 12 lunar months, why does it drift back about 11 days every year, and how to convert a date — the essentials of the Hijri calendar.
OrganisationStructuring your day around the 5 prayers: a simple method
The five daily prayers naturally divide the day into time blocks. How to lean on that rhythm to better organise your work, breaks and transitions.
CultureGeometric patterns in Islamic art
Where do the geometric patterns found throughout Islamic art come from — mosques, manuscripts, khatam marquetry — and why they're far more than mere ornament.