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
Denim Quraan Cover A5 (13 Line Quran)
Denim Quraan Cover A5 (13 Line Quran)
Sized for the Waterval 13-line A5 mushaf - 20 x 16cm closed, denim.
Denim Quraan Cover (Color Coded Quraan)
Denim Quraan Cover (Color Coded Quraan)
Sized for the Colour Coded Quran - 19 x 16cm closed, denim.

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.

Denim Madrassah Juzdaan With Zip & Pocket (40cm)
Denim Madrassah Juzdaan With Zip & Pocket (40cm)
40 x 32cm with a zip closure and pocket - room for a Quran plus kitaabs.
Denim Juzdaan Velcro With Pocket Small
Denim Juzdaan Velcro With Pocket Small
37 x 35.5cm with an easy velcro flap and pocket - quick for younger children.
Denim Madrassah Juzdaan Velcro With Pocket Large
Denim Madrassah Juzdaan Velcro With Pocket Large
38.5 x 40cm with a velcro flap and pocket - room for a Quran and extra kitaabs.

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

Ready to choose yours? Shop the full Juzdaans & Quran Covers collection for every size, colour and closure in stock.

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