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الفرقان Al-Furqan The Criterion  | 
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| Classification | Meccan | 
| Other names | The Statute Book | 
| No. of Rukus | 6 | 
| No. of verses | 77 | 
Arabic text · English translation
Sūrat al-Furqan (Arabic: سورة الفرقان, "The Criterion") is the 25th sura of the Qur'an with 77 ayat. The name Al-Furqan, or "The Criterion" refers to the Qur'an itself as the decisive factor between good and evil.
The sura emphasizes (25:68-70) that there is no sin, however great, that cannot be forgiven if sincerely repented.