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title: "Surah Information | Canvas | Ilmiya Documentation"
description: "Access detailed information about any Surah — revelation type, themes, verse count, word count, and scholarly context."
url: "https://ilmiya.com/docs/canvas/reading/surah-information/"
language: "en"
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# Surah Information

Every Surah in Canvas has an information panel with background details, scholarly context, and key facts. This helps you understand the Surah before or while reading it.

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## Accessing Surah Information

1.  Open any Surah in the reading area.
2.  Click the **Surah info icon** or tap the Surah name at the top of the reading area.
3.  The Surah information panel slides open.

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## What the Panel Shows

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Surah Name** | Arabic name and English transliteration |
| **English Meaning** | The meaning of the Surah’s name |
| **Revelation Type** | Makki (revealed in Makkah) or Madani (revealed in Madinah) |
| **Revelation Order** | The chronological order in which the Surah was revealed |
| **Verse Count** | Total number of Ayaat in the Surah |
| **Word Count** | Total number of Arabic words |
| **Page Range** | Which Mushaf pages the Surah spans |
| **Themes** | Key topics and subjects covered in the Surah |
| **Context & Significance** | Background on the historical and spiritual context |
| **Tafsir Snippet** | A brief scholarly commentary on the Surah’s overall message |

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## Makki vs Madani

One of the most important facts about a Surah is whether it was revealed in **Makkah** or **Madinah**:

| Type | Characteristics |
| --- | --- |
| **Makki** | Revealed before the Hijra — generally focuses on faith, Tawheed, the afterlife, and stories of the Prophets |
| **Madani** | Revealed after the Hijra — generally focuses on law, social guidance, and community affairs |

Understanding whether a Surah is Makki or Madani helps you interpret its themes and context more accurately.

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## Similar Verses

From the Surah information panel (or by tapping a specific verse), you can find **similar verses** — other places in the Quran where the same phrase or concept appears. This is useful for:

-   Understanding how a phrase is used consistently across the Quran
-   Cross-referencing related verses during study
-   Memorization — recognising shared phrases between Surahs

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## Sharing and Copying Verses

From any verse context menu you can:

-   **Copy** the verse text to your clipboard
-   **Share** the verse as a formatted card to social media or messaging apps
-   **View verse history** — your past recitations of that verse
-   **Add to notes** — save the verse with a personal note

> **Tip**
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> The Surah information panel is a great place to start before beginning a new Surah. Understanding its context and themes makes the reading experience richer and more meaningful.

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