To find an ayah, pick the surah and the ayah number, or type a few Arabic words from it. This free Quran ayah finder shows the ayah in the Uthmani script right away. You do not need to type tashkeel, and you can copy the ayah with its reference in one click.
How do I find an ayah by surah and ayah number?
This is the fastest way when you already have a reference, like 2:255 from a book or a message.
- Type or pick the surah. Type the number in the first box next to Show, or use the first menu at the top. The list is in Quran order, from Al-Fatihah to An-Nas.
- Pick the ayah number. The second menu only shows numbers that exist in that surah.
- Read it. The ayah shows in the box below, with the surah name and how many ayat the surah has.
- Move on. Press Next or Previous to read the ayat around it. Choose Show 3 or 5 ayat to see a longer part.
In a hurry? Type the surah number and the ayah number in the two boxes next to Show, like 2 and 285. The ayah opens as you type, with no clicking.
Can I search by juz or page number?
Not yet. This page works by surah and ayah, or by words. If you know the juz, it helps to know which surah it starts with.
How do I search the Quran by typing Arabic words?
Use this when you remember part of an ayah but not where it is. Maybe you heard it in a Friday khutbah, or you read it in a caption.
- Click the search box. It sits under the heading Or search by typing.
- Type the words in Arabic. Tap the letters on the page, or use your keyboard. On a phone, your own Arabic keyboard works too.
- Read the list. Every ayah with your words appears, in Quran order. Your words are marked in yellow.
- Open the one you want. Press Open ayah to see it in the big box at the top.
What does a search look like?
Finds Ayat al-Kursi, 2:255, in the list, along with the other ayat that have these words.
Finds one ayah: 2:256, in Surah Al-Baqarah.
Finds Surah Ar-Rahman 55:1 and 55:2 together, because the words run across two ayat.
Do I have to type tashkeel?
No, and it is better not to. The search ignores the small marks, so plain letters work best. It also treats the different alef forms as one letter, and the same for ى and ي. That means a small spelling slip will not stop you.
What should I do if the search finds nothing?
It happens, and it is usually easy to fix. Try these, in this order:
- Type fewer words. Two or three words from the middle of the ayah are enough.
- Check the order. The words must follow the same order as in the ayah.
- Leave out the hamza if you are not sure about it. The page then ignores it.
- Try the main word only, like the name or the verb you remember best.
- Look at the Similar spelling part of the list. The Quran spells some words in its own way, for example with a small alef, and we show those too.
The search reads Arabic only. If you remember only the English meaning, search for it in a translation first, then come back and type the reference.
What do I see for each ayah?
The ayah is shown in the Uthmani script, with all its marks and signs, in the King Fahd Complex font.
You see the surah name in Arabic and English, its number, how many ayat it has, and if it is Meccan or Medinan.
Each ayah ends with its number in a small circle, as in a printed mushaf.
Which well-known ayat can I open in one click?
Press one and the page opens that ayah at the top.
How do I copy an ayah the right way?
Copy from the page. Do not retype it, because one wrong mark can change a word.
- Press Copy text for the Arabic only.
- Press Copy with reference to add the surah name and the ayah number. This is the best choice for notes, essays and messages.
- Press Copy link to share a web address that opens the same ayah.
- Paste into an app that supports Arabic. Some apps do not have the small Uthmani signs in their font and may show them in a different way.
- For anything you print or publish, check the ayah once against a printed mushaf.
Who is this page for?
You need the exact ayah and its number for a class, a talk or an essay.
You remember part of an ayah and need to find it, then quote it with its reference.
You are learning to read Arabic and want to look up ayat and see how the words are written.
Which surahs can I look up?
All 114. Press a surah to open its first ayah. The small number is how many ayat it has.
Where does the Quran text on this page come from?
The Uthmani Hafs text of the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The font is the Complex's own KFGQPC Uthmanic Hafs font, used as it was given.
We compared every ayah with a second Uthmani text. All of them matched, apart from Surah An-Najm 53:32, where a small mark was missing. We put it back.
We did not retype the text. We did not add tafsir, translation or rulings. For recitation, please learn with a teacher.
Found a mistake? Email typingspotweb@gmail.com and we will check it.
What do the key terms mean?
- Surah
- A chapter of the Quran. There are 114.
- Ayah
- A verse of the Quran. The plural is ayat.
- Uthmani script
- The style of writing used in the Madinah mushaf, with small signs for how to read each word.
- Hafs an Asim
- The way of recitation this text follows. It is the most common one in the world today.
- Tashkeel
- The small marks like fatha, kasra and shadda, also called harakat.
- Mushaf
- A written copy of the Quran.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find an ayah if I know the surah and ayah number?
Choose the surah in the first menu, then the ayah number in the second. The ayah shows right away in the Uthmani script. Or type the two numbers in the boxes next to Show, like 2 and 285, and the ayah opens at once.
How do I find an ayah if I only remember a few words?
Type the words in Arabic in the search box. Use the on-screen keyboard, or the Arabic keyboard on your phone. The page lists every ayah that has those words in that order, and marks them. You do not need vowel marks.
Do I need to type tashkeel to search the Quran?
No. The search ignores fatha, damma, kasra, shadda and the other marks. It also treats the different forms of alef the same, so أ, إ and آ all match ا. Typing the words plainly is the easiest way.
Why does the search say no ayah found?
The words may be in a different order, or one letter may be different. Try one or two words first, then add more. If you typed a hamza, try the word without it. If you still find nothing, the page shows ayat with a similar spelling when it can.
Can the search find words that run from one ayah into the next?
Yes. If your words start at the end of one ayah and finish at the start of the next, the page shows both ayat together and marks the words. An example is الرحمن علم القرآن, which is Surah Ar-Rahman 55:1 and 55:2.
Does it search translations or meanings?
No. It searches the Arabic text only. Type the Arabic words you remember.
How many ayat are in the Quran?
This page has 6,236 ayat in 114 surahs. That is the Hafs an Asim count used in the Madinah mushaf, and it counts the Bismillah as ayah 1 of Surah Al-Fatihah. Some other recitations count ayat in a different way, so a number in another book can differ.
Is the Quran text on this page accurate?
The text comes from the Uthmani file of the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Madinah (Hafs an Asim). We did not retype it. We compared all 6,236 ayat with a second Uthmani text and found one stray character, in Surah An-Najm 53:32. We fixed it. If you see a mistake, please email us.
Can I copy an ayah?
Yes. Use Copy text for the Arabic only, or Copy with reference to add the surah and ayah number. Copy link gives you a web address that opens the same ayah. Search results have a Copy button too.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. You can type with your phone's own Arabic keyboard, or tap the letters on the page. The Uthmani text may look best on a larger screen.
Are my searches saved or sent anywhere?
No. The search runs in your browser. We do not save what you type.
Is this a tool for learning recitation or tajweed?
No. It helps you find and copy ayat. To learn recitation or tajweed, please study with a teacher.