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Sura Length by Mean Verse Length

This page provides a visual representation of the average verse length of each sura in the Quran.

Key Features

  • Mean Verse Length The chart shows the average verse length for each sura in words.
  • Options
    • Show all suras, Meccan suras, or Medinan suras.
    • Sort by sura or length.
  • Tooltip Hovering over a column displays the specific value.
  • Drill-Down Clicking a column opens a chart of individual verse lengths within that sura.

How to Use

  • Navigate to the "Charts" menu and select "Sura & Verse Lengths."
  • The chart will be displayed with the options mentioned above.
  • Use the options to customize the chart as desired.

Purpose

The purpose of this tool is to provide a quick and informative overview of the Quranic text based on verse length. It can be helpful for:

  • Understanding the distribution of verse lengths in the Quran.
  • Identifying suras with a particular verse length focus.
  • Comparing the average verse length of different suras.

Additional Notes

  • The chart is based on the standard Arabic text of the Quran.
  • The verse length is measured in words.
  • The mean verse length is calculated based on the total number of words in a sura divided by the number of verses.