Sura
سورة
sūra
☪️Islamic Terms
Chapter of the Quran; the Quran contains 114 suras.
Full Definition
A sura is a chapter of the Quran. The Quran contains 114 suras of varying lengths, each with a distinct name. Suras are composed of verses (ayat) and cover diverse themes including theology, law, ethics, and narratives. Most suras begin with the Basmala.