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Hizb in the Holy Qur’an

This is further division of Juz’un. There are sixty sub-divisions of the Qur’an also for easy recitation and memorization. Each hizb is further sub-divided into quarters indicated as follows:

a. First quarter hizb (Rub’u hizb)
b. Half of hizb (Nasnu hizb)
c. Third quarter hizb (Thalatha Ruba‘a hizb)

This sub-division of the Qur’an also help pupils, learning the Qur’an by engaging them to complete the hizb within a period of time after which they would fulfil completion of a Juz’un. To such learners, they cannot move to another hizb unless they have mastered the reading of the previous ones.


In the thematic structure of the Qur’an, some hizb follow a set pattern of theme while others may not. These themes are usually followed by commentators of the Qur’an (Mufassirun). Both the hizb and juz’un provide an easy coverage of the Qur’an within a stipulated time frame.

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