Quran Cover and Juzdaan Buying Guide: Which Size Fits Your Mushaf?
A Quran cover, also called a juzdaan, protects your mushaf from dust, wear and the daily bumps of a madrassah bag. Cii Stores, an Islamic department store with a shop in Ormonde, Johannesburg that delivers across South Africa, stocks a wide range of denim Quran covers and juzdaans - sized for 13-line and A5 mushafs, Colour Coded Qurans and madrassah kitaabs - priced from R190 to R230.
What Is a Juzdaan and Why Do You Need One?
A juzdaan is a fabric cover or pouch built to hold and protect a Quran. It closes with a zip or a velcro flap, keeps the pages clean on the walk to madrassah or masjid, and stops the cover and spine from cracking with daily use. Because mushafs come in different page layouts and dimensions, a juzdaan is normally made to fit one Quran type rather than every size at once.
What Size Quran Cover Fits My Mushaf?
Match the cover to your Quran's edition first, then to how much else you need to carry. A cover sized for a 13-line A5 mushaf will be snug on a Colour Coded Quran, and a small juzdaan will not fit a Quran plus kitaabs for madrassah.
| Cover | Closed Size | Closure | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 13-Line Quran Cover | 20 x 16cm | - | Waterval 13-line A5 mushaf | R190 |
| Colour Coded Quran Cover | 19 x 16cm | - | Colour Coded Quran | R190 |
| Madrassah Juzdaan (40cm, Zip) | 40 x 32cm | Zip + pocket | Quran plus kitaabs | R210 |
| Juzdaan Velcro Small | 37 x 35.5cm | Velcro + pocket | Younger children | R220 |
| Madrassah Juzdaan Velcro Large | 38.5 x 40cm | Velcro + pocket | Older children, more books | R230 |
Zip or Velcro - Which Closure Should You Choose for Madrassah?
Velcro opens and closes faster, which helps younger children pack their own bag, while a zip holds a Quran and kitaabs more securely for the walk to and from madrassah. Both styles at Cii Stores include an extra pocket for a pencil case or small notebook, and the larger sizes are built to carry a Quran alongside other kitaabs rather than the Quran alone.
Where to Buy a Quran Cover in South Africa
Order online for delivery anywhere in South Africa, or visit the store in person to compare the denim patterns before you buy - designs vary piece to piece, so what you see in the photo may differ slightly from what arrives. Pair a new juzdaan with the matching Quran it was sized for, or pick up a few extra madrassah books to fill the pocket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a juzdaan?
A juzdaan is a fabric cover or pouch that protects a Quran from dust, wear and everyday knocks. It usually closes with a zip or a velcro flap and is sized to match a specific Quran, so a cover made for a 13-line mushaf will not necessarily fit a Colour Coded Quran or a madrassah kitaab bag.
What size Quran cover do I need for a 13-line Quran?
The Denim Quraan Cover A5 (13 Line Quran) is sized for the popular Waterval 13-line A5 mushaf, measuring 20cm by 16cm closed and opening out to 20cm by 32cm.
Zip or velcro - which closure is better for madrassah?
Velcro closes and opens faster, which suits younger children packing and unpacking a school bag each day, while a zip keeps a Quran and kitaabs more securely shut for the walk to and from madrassah. Cii Stores carries both, including pocketed juzdaans that add space for a pencil case or notebook.
Can one juzdaan hold a Quran and other kitaabs together?
Yes - the larger madrassah juzdaans, such as the 40cm zip and pocket version or the 38.5cm by 40cm velcro large juzdaan, are sized to carry a Quran alongside kitaabs and have an extra pocket for smaller items.
Does Cii Stores deliver Quran covers across South Africa?
Yes - the full juzdaan and Quran cover range ships nationwide, and every style is also available to collect in-store.
Where to Browse Next
- Juzdaans & Quran Covers - the full range of sizes and closures
- Quran - find the mushaf your new cover is sized for
- Madrassah - bags, kitaabs and everyday madrassah essentials
- Madrassah Books - kitaabs that fit neatly inside a pocketed juzdaan
- Gifts for Kids - pair a juzdaan with a gift for Eid or a madrassah milestone
Ready to choose yours? Shop the full Juzdaans & Quran Covers collection for every size, colour and closure in stock.