About this surah

Surah Ar-Rahman is chapter 55. This course follows the Tanzil Uthmani numbering of 78 ayahs; some regional counting traditions count 77. It opens with the name ar-Rahman, the Most Merciful, and moves through the gift of the Quran, the balance in creation, human and jinn creation, the seas, accountability, and the descriptions of the Gardens. Its repeated refrain, “So which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?”, occurs 31 times and addresses humankind and the jinn.

How to use the Quran player

Press play to hear the ayahs in the lesson, then repeat short phrases after the reciter. Replay a single ayah as often as you need, and finish each lesson by reciting from memory before you check against the player.

How we review

Learn two ayahs at a time: practise each, connect the pair, then recite both from memory. The refrain is a memory cue: each time you meet it, notice which ayah just came before it. After every ten ayahs a flashcard review brings back everything learned so far, so revisit it before moving on. The six study groupings in the Family Guide (1-13, 14-30, 31-45, 46-61, 62-77 and 78) are only study divisions, not places you must stop when reciting.

Pronunciation

Transliteration is only a temporary aid. Learn pronunciation by listening, and ask a competent Quran teacher to check your recitation. Children should learn together with a parent or teacher.