Juz 16: Qala Alam
Part 16 of 30 of the Quran · Surah Al-Kahf 18:75 – Surah Ta-Ha 20:135
The Quran is divided into 30 parts of equal length (juz, plural ajza) so that it can be read in full in a month, for example. Juz 16 is traditionally known as "Qala Alam" and has 269 verses.
- Juz
- 16
- Starts
- 18:75
- Ends
- 20:135
- Verses
- 269
- Surahs
- 3
The first verse of Juz 16
۞قَالَ أَلَمۡ أَقُل لَّكَ إِنَّكَ لَن تَسۡتَطِيعَ مَعِيَ صَبۡرٗا ﴿٧٥﴾
Qala alam aqul laka innaka lan tastateeʿa maʿiya sabran
[Al-Khidh r] said, "Did I not tell you that with me you would never be able to have patience
Surahs in Juz 16
- Surah Al-Kahf (18) – verses 75–110
- Surah Maryam (19) – complete, 98 verses
- Surah Ta-Ha (20) – complete, 135 verses
One juz a day in Ramadan 2027
If you read one juz each day in Ramadan, Juz 16 falls on the 16th of Ramadan, expected on Tuesday 23 February 2027. The khatma plan in the Hadaff app reminds you of your daily portion.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Juz 16 start?
Juz 16 (Qala Alam) starts at Surah Al-Kahf 18:75 and ends at Surah Ta-Ha 20:135.
How many verses are in Juz 16?
Juz 16 has 269 verses from 3 surahs.
Which surahs are in Juz 16?
Al-Kahf (75–110), Maryam (complete), Ta-Ha (complete).