suorah

A suorah, also spelled surah, is a chapter or section of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The term "suorah" is derived from the Arabic word "sura," which means "a raised place" or "a place of elevation." Each suorah is a distinct unit within the Quran, and the Quran itself is composed of 114 suorahs. The suorahs vary in length, with some containing as few as three verses and others as many as 286 verses. The first suorah is Al-Fatihah, and the last is Al-Nas. The suorahs are traditionally arranged in order of length, from the shortest to the longest, although this is not a strict rule. The suorahs are further divided into verses or ayahs, which are the individual units of meaning within each suorah. The Quran is considered the literal word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, and the suorahs are seen as a means of organizing and presenting this revelation. The study and recitation of the suorahs are central to Islamic worship and spiritual practice.