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What is the reasoning behind the Quran’s division into verses? How many chapters of the Quran have been individually revealed to the Prophet (pbuh)?

The Quran has been revealed in two ways. The first was in the form of the revelation of entire chapters all at once (daf’i/دفعی), and the other was gradual revelations of verses.  Several reasons have been mentioned for the gradual revelation of the Quran, of which are mentioned below:

1. In order to render the heart of the Prophet (pbuh) firm and unwavering.

2. The continuous and gradual revelation of verses strengthened the hearts and beliefs of the Prophet (pbuh) and Muslims.

3. A gradual revelation of Quran would allow society to reflect and ponder upon that which was revealed. It would also provide them which a sufficient opportunity to memorize the verses, and put that which they had learned into practice.

Considering the fact that the Holy Quran encompasses a vast number of topics, it was necessary to separate and categorize the verses into groups which conveyed a common message. For this reason, the Quran is comprised of different chapters and verses.

It should be mentioned that the structure and placement of each verse was in accordance to the specific orders of the Holy Prophet (pbuh), therefore there is no doubt in regards to the legitimacy of the Quran’s composition.

However, certain chapters were revealed in whole at one time, as opposed to a gradual revelation of the verses. This applies to some of the shorter chapters in the Quran whose names will be mentioned in the detailed answer.

  

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