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?" Small questions, but they stuck with us. They sent us digging through memory, piecing things together, feeling like what we'd memorised was something alive, not just stored away.
Why we built it
Memorising the order of the 114 surahs is one of those Quran skills that rarely gets a tool built just for it. Flashcards feel like homework, apps feel solitary, so we wanted something a family could actually play together, where hearing a world-class reciter feels like a competition instead of 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: get it right and you keep it, get it wrong and it goes back in the deck. First to ten points wins. The app's Hafiz difficulty plays a single verse from a random position, a genuine challenge even for those who've 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