Random Quran Verse Generator

What is a random Quran verse generator?

A random ayah generator offers a starting point for reading: it selects a passage and shows its reference alongside the text. This tool draws from 43 curated passages rather than every verse of the Quran. Some selections contain more than one adjacent ayah, so the reference may show a range. The Arabic and English include all the verses named in that reference.

Select New verse to draw another passage. Copy keeps the Arabic, English, reference and source attribution together; Share uses your device's sharing options when available. Random selection can repeat a previous passage. It is not a search across the entire Quran, a fixed verse-of-the-day schedule, or a personalized message about what will happen to you.

Surah and ayah: how to read a Quran verse reference

A surah is a chapter of the Quran and an ayah is a verse. In a reference such as Quran 2:152, the first number identifies chapter 2, Al-Baqarah, and the second identifies verse 152. A reference such as 94:5–6 includes verses 5 and 6 of chapter 94, Ash-Sharh.

Keep this reference when saving or sharing a passage. It lets another reader find the text, check a translation and read the surrounding verses. A short quotation without a reference is harder to verify and easier to misunderstand.

Reading a random ayah in context

Start by reading the complete displayed passage, then follow its Read in context link. Read the verses before and after it: who is being addressed, what topic is being discussed, and does the surrounding passage qualify a statement? These questions are a reading aid, not a claim to provide authoritative interpretation.

For example, the collection includes Quran 94:5–6, two adjacent verses about hardship and ease. Opening chapter 94 allows you to read those verses within the whole surah rather than treating a short quotation as a complete explanation. For questions about interpretation or religious practice, consult a trusted commentary or a qualified teacher.

Why the Arabic and English wording may look different

The Arabic shown here is Tanzil's Uthmani text, reproduced without alteration. The English is Marmaduke Pickthall's 1930 translation. Its older style includes expressions such as 'Lo!' and 'ye', so it may sound different from a modern translation of the same ayah.

An English translation conveys a translator's understanding of the Arabic; it is not a word-for-word replacement for the Quran's Arabic text. Compare named translations when wording is unfamiliar, and distinguish translated text from explanatory commentary. This generator does not supply transliteration or audio recitation.

A short Quran reading and reflection practice

Read a passage slowly, note its chapter and verse numbers, and open the surrounding text. Write down one question or observation to revisit in a fuller reading. If you share the passage, retain its reference and translator's name instead of turning it into an unattributed quote.

Returning daily can support a reading habit, but a random ayah is not a substitute for reading a surah in sequence. There is no special promise attached to the selection made by this tool. Let it be an invitation to explore the text with care, not an instruction to make an important decision.

Sources and further reading

• Quran.com: Al-Baqarah, chapter and verse references
• Tanzil: Named Quran translations
• Read Ash-Sharh (chapter 94) in context

Frequently asked questions

Does this generator select from the entire Quran?

No. It chooses from 43 curated passages, not every ayah in the Quran. Each includes complete referenced verses in Arabic and English, with a link to read the passage in context.

What does the verse reference mean?

The first number identifies the surah (chapter), and the second identifies the ayah (verse). For example, Quran 94:5 means chapter 94, verse 5.

Is this a Quran verse of the day?

You can visit for daily reflection, but the selection is random rather than a fixed daily calendar. Selecting New verse draws another excerpt.

Can I copy or share an ayah?

Yes. Copy includes the Arabic text, English translation, verse reference and source attribution. Share opens your device’s sharing options where supported, or copies the passage otherwise.

Which English translation and Arabic text are used?

The English is Marmaduke Pickthall’s 1930 translation, provided by Tanzil. The Arabic is Tanzil Project’s Uthmani Quran text v1.1, reproduced verbatim with attribution under its text license. Translations interpret the meaning; they do not replace the Arabic Quran.