What is the 24th surah of the Quran?

An-Nur is the 24th surah, or chapter, of the Quran. Its Arabic name means “The Light,” and the chapter contains 64 verses.

An-Nur is generally classified as a Medinan surah. Its subject matter includes rules and warnings concerning sexual misconduct, accusations against virtuous people, and the treatment of slander. It also addresses social manners, including etiquette within households and behavior among believers.

The title comes from verse 35, the famous “Light Verse,” which uses the imagery of a niche, lamp, glass, and shining light. That passage is among the best-known verses in the Quran and has inspired extensive theological, literary, and artistic interpretation.

Readers sometimes confuse the chapter number with the juzʾ or other divisions used in Quranic reading. An-Nur is surah 24, but it belongs to juzʾ 18 and is followed by Al-Furqan, surah 25. Maryam is surah 19, while Ya-Sin is surah 36, so neither is the 24th chapter.