In the standard 15-line Madani mushaf, one juz is about 20 pages, or roughly 300 lines. The first juz is slightly longer at 21 pages, juz 2 to 29 are exactly 20 pages each, and the last juz (Juz Amma) runs to 23 pages. So if you are asking how many pages is one juz, plan on 20. At a steady reading pace, one juz takes about an hour to read, and memorizing it takes about a month at one page a day or around three months at five lines a day. In our online Hifz classes, teachers use the juz as the main milestone for planning and revision.
Below you will find the exact page ranges, how a juz is divided, why your mushaf may show different numbers, and realistic reading and memorization times.
Key takeaways
- The Madani mushaf has 604 pages and 30 juz: juz 1 has 21 pages, juz 2 to 29 have 20, and juz 30 has 23.
- Each juz is split into 2 hizb and 8 quarters, so a quarter is about 2.5 pages.
- Reading one juz takes roughly 50 to 60 minutes at a steady pace.
- Memorizing one juz takes about 4 weeks at 1 page a day or 12 weeks at 5 lines a day, plus revision.
Pages in Each Juz of the Madani Mushaf
The 30 parts of the Quran were divided to be roughly equal in length of text, not by surah. That is why many juz begin or end in the middle of a surah. In the widely used 15-line Madani mushaf, where every page ends at the end of an ayah, the division works out like this:
| Juz | Pages in the Madani mushaf | Number of pages |
|---|---|---|
| Juz 1 | 1 to 21 | 21 |
| Juz 2 to 29 | Each juz begins on page 22, 42, 62 and so on | 20 each |
| Juz 30 (Juz Amma) | 582 to 604 | 23 |
A quick rule for juz 2 to 29: a juz begins on page 20 × (juz number minus 1) + 2. Juz 15, for example, begins on page 282.
Why is the last juz longer? Juz Amma contains 37 short surahs, and each new surah opens with a title band and the basmalah. Those headings take up lines, so the same amount of text spreads over a few extra pages. The first juz starts with Al-Fatiha on its own page, which adds a page there too.
How a Juz Is Divided: Hizb and Quarters
Each juz is split into two hizb, giving 60 hizb in the whole Quran. Each hizb is split again into four quarters (rub’), so one juz has eight quarters. In the Madani mushaf, a quarter is roughly 2.5 pages, and the start of each one is marked in the margin.
These smaller units are useful for planning. Many readers set their daily reading in quarters, and many Hifz students memorize or revise by quarters rather than whole pages, because each quarter usually begins at a natural break in meaning.
Why Your Mushaf May Show a Different Number
Page counts depend on the printing. The figures above apply to the 15-line Madani layout. Other editions differ:
- Indo-Pak 13-line editions spread each juz over more pages, often around 27 to 28, depending on the printer.
- Indo-Pak 16-line editions fit more text on each page, so a juz takes fewer pages.
- Pocket and large-print editions may change the page count completely.
The amount of Quran in a juz is the same in every edition; only the paper changes. If you switch mushafs or follow a plan written for a different edition, plan by juz and quarter, not by page number. For Hifz, choose one layout and stay with it, as we explain in our guide to choosing a mushaf for memorization.
How Long It Takes to Read One Juz
Reading time depends on your fluency and the pace you use, and every pace must keep the rules of tajweed:
| Reading pace | Time per page | One juz (20 pages) |
|---|---|---|
| Still learning to read | 5 minutes or more | 1 hour 40 minutes or more |
| Slow and careful (tahqiq) | 4 to 5 minutes | 80 to 100 minutes |
| Steady (tadwir) | 2.5 to 3 minutes | 50 to 60 minutes |
| Fast but clear (hadr) | 1.5 to 2 minutes | 30 to 40 minutes |
Before memorizing a juz, many teachers ask students to read it through several times so the words are familiar. Use the calculator below to see how long one juz, or any number of pages, takes at your own pace.
Juz Reading Pace Calculator
Enter pages and days to see your daily reading target and time
How Long It Takes to Memorize One Juz
Memorizing a juz is about 300 lines. Here is how long that takes at different daily targets, studying 5 days a week:
| Daily target | Study days for one juz | Approximate time |
|---|---|---|
| 3 lines | 100 days | About 5 months |
| 5 lines | 60 days | About 3 months |
| Half a page (7 to 8 lines) | 40 days | About 2 months |
| 1 page | 20 days | About 1 month |
| 2 pages | 10 days | About 2 weeks |
These numbers cover new memorization only. In practice, add a week or two for each juz to consolidate before moving on, and expect your pace to slow slightly as your revision load grows. Our guide on how many lines to memorize per day helps you choose the right daily target, and how long it takes to memorize the Quran puts those numbers in the context of the whole Hifz.
Finishing a juz is not the same as owning it. A juz is truly memorized when you can recite it from start to finish to a teacher with very few hesitations, weeks after you learned the last page. That final test is what separates a strong Hifz from a fragile one.
Not Every Juz Feels the Same
Even with equal length, some juz are harder than others:
- Juz 30 and 29 are popular starting points. Their short surahs give quick wins and are recited often in salah, which strengthens them naturally.
- The early juz of Al-Baqarah have long ayahs and detailed rulings. Our guide to memorizing Surah Al-Baqarah breaks them into manageable wins.
- Juz with many similar passages (mutashabihat) need extra care, since similar phrases in different places are easy to mix up.
A teacher who knows these weak spots can slow you down at the right moments and speed you up where the text is easier.
Using the Juz as Your Hifz Milestone
Because the juz is a clear, equal unit, it makes an ideal milestone. A student following a three-year Hifz plan needs roughly one juz every five weeks, which is a little under a page a day on a five-day week. Revision is organized the same way: many students revise a fixed number of juz each day so they cycle through everything they know on a regular schedule.
The juz also helps when life interrupts. If you are returning to Hifz after a break, test yourself juz by juz to see what is still strong and what needs rebuilding before you add new pages. In our Quran memorization course, teachers track progress by juz and quarter, so you always know exactly where you stand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in one juz of the Quran?
In the 15-line Madani mushaf, one juz is about 20 pages. Juz 1 has 21 pages, juz 2 to 29 have 20 pages each, and juz 30 has 23 pages. Other editions, such as 13-line Indo-Pak mushafs, have more pages per juz.
How many lines are in one juz?
About 300 lines in the 15-line Madani mushaf (20 pages of 15 lines). Juz 30 has more lines on paper because surah titles and the basmalah take up space.
How long does it take to memorize one juz?
At one page a day, five days a week, about one month. At five lines a day, about three months. Add time for consolidation, and remember that revision grows as you memorize more.
Which juz is easiest to memorize first?
Most students start with Juz 30 (Juz Amma), then Juz 29. The surahs are short, familiar from prayer and give a strong sense of progress. Our Hifz program usually starts beginners here before moving to longer surahs.
How many juz and pages are in the whole Quran?
The Quran has 30 juz and 114 surahs. The standard Madani mushaf has 604 pages, which makes it the basis for most reading and memorization plans.
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