About WhatSurah
The story behind WhatSurah, a QR-based Quran card game made by a Muslim family for Muslim families.
Where it started
Growing up, many of us remember our father, mother or teacher pausing and asking: "Where does this Surah appear in the Qur'an?" or "Which prophets are mentioned in this Surah?" They were small questions. But they stayed with us. They made us search our memory, connect the dots, and feel that what we had memorised was something living, not just stored.
Why we built it
Memorising the order of the 114 surahs is one of those Quran literacy skills that rarely gets its own tool. Flashcards feel like homework. Apps feel solitary. We wanted something you play with your family, something that makes hearing a world-class reciter feel like a competition rather than a lesson.
The game
WhatSurah is built around listening. Each of the 114 cards carries a QR code that opens a short recitation clip. You place the card where you think it belongs in Quran order. Right? You keep it. Wrong? It goes back in the deck. First to ten points wins. The Hafiz difficulty mode in the app plays a single verse from a random position, a genuine challenge even for those who have completed full memorisation.
For everyone
Whether you have memorised the full Quran or only know a handful of surahs from the short chapters, there's a place for you at the table. The game scales naturally: beginners learn, advanced players compete, everyone listens.
Get in touch
Questions, feedback, or want to stock WhatSurah in your school or community store? Reach us at salam@whatsurah.com