Quranic Initials حروف مقطعة
The Quran possesses a unique mathematical structure not found in any other book. This structure is characterized not only by the number of chapters and verses, but also by the numerical arrangement of words, letters, roots, and even special spelling preferences in certain words.
One of the most striking parts of this extraordinary system is the 14-letter combinations appearing at the beginning of 29 chapters, known as "Huruf al-Muqatta'at" (Quranic Initials). These letters constitute half of the Arabic alphabet, and their placement in the Quran follows a perfect order centered around the number 19.
This system, revealed through computer-assisted analyses in 1974, mathematically proves that the Quran is preserved not only in meaning but also in form. Even the smallest change would disrupt this structure.
The Quran foretold that this mathematical system would remain hidden for a certain period:
[10:20] "Say: 'The future belongs to God; so wait, I am waiting along with you.'"
[25:4-6] "Say: 'This was revealed by the One who knows the secrets in the heavens and the earth.'"
The 14 Letters Used in Quranic Initials
Important: These 14 letters constitute exactly half (50%) of the Arabic alphabet, which consists of 28 letters. These letters are used in the Quran only in special combinations at the beginning of chapters, and each one has a mathematical relationship with the number 19.
Quranic Initials Analysis Cards
Q. (Qaf)
Chapters: 42, 50
S. (Saad)
Chapters: 7, 19, 38
N. (Noon)
Chapter: 68
H.M. (Ha Mim)
Chapters: 40-46
Y.S. (Ya Seen)
Chapter: 36
'A.S.Q. ('Ayn Seen Qaf)
Chapter: 42
T.S.M. (Ta Seen Mim)
Chapters: 19,20,26,27,28
K.H.Y.'A.S. (Kaaf Ha Ya 'Ayn Saad)
Chapter: 19
🔗 T.S.M. (Ta Seen Mim) Special System
Combinations beginning with Ta (ط) form a special mathematical system:
4 different letters (ط, ه, س, م) are preserved together in 5 chapters
Combination Distribution
All Combinations Detailed Table
| Combination | Arabic | Chapters | Total | Multiple of 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Letter Combinations | ||||
| Q. (Qaf) | ق | 42, 50 | 114 | 19 × 6 |
| S. (Saad) | ص | 7, 19, 38 | 152 | 19 × 8 |
| N. (Noon) | ن | 68 | 133 | 19 × 7 |
| Double Letter Combinations | ||||
| H.M. (Ha Mim) | حم | 40-46 | 2147 | 19 × 113 |
| Y.S. (Ya Seen) | يس | 36 | 285 | 19 × 15 |
| T.H. (Ta Ha) | طه | 20 | 279 | Ta Group* |
| T.S. (Ta Seen) | طس | 27 | 102 | Ta Group* |
| Triple Letter Combinations | ||||
| A.L.M. (Alef Laam Mim) | الم | 2,3,29-32 | 19874 | 19 × 1046 |
| A.L.R. (Alef Laam Ra) | الر | 10-12,14,15 | 9462 | 19 × 498 |
| T.S.M. (Ta Seen Mim) | طسم | 26, 28 | 1386 | Ta Group* |
| 'A.S.Q. ('Ayn Seen Qaf) | عسق | 42 | 209 | 19 × 11 |
| Quadruple Letter Combinations | ||||
| A.L.M.S. (Alef Laam Mim Saad) | المص | 7 | 5320 | 19 × 280 |
| A.L.M.R. (Alef Laam Mim Ra) | المر | 13 | 1482 | 19 × 78 |
| Quintuple Letter Combination | ||||
| K.H.Y.'A.S. (Kaaf Ha Ya 'Ayn Saad) | كهيعص | 19 | 798 | 19 × 42 |
* Ta Group: T.H. (Ta Ha), T.S. (Ta Seen), and T.S.M. (Ta Seen Mim) combinations together form a special system. Total: 1767 = 19 × 93
Note: Since Alef letter counts show variations in different Mushafs, Dr. Rashad Khalifa's Alef counts are used as the basis for this page. In future periods, detailed studies will be conducted on individually marked letter counts, and counts from different Mushaf versions will be presented comparatively. This study aims to demonstrate that the mathematical structure of the Quran is preserved across different Mushaf versions.