Among them were ayahs, the most highly prized being the sophisticated "Madrassi ayahs". There are 114 surahs in the Quran, each divided into Ayahs (verses). The British public were captivated by the picturesque ayahs shown in paintings and books. Its seven Ayahs (verses) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship, and mercy of God. The Quran is divided into Surahs (chapters) and further divided into Ayahs (verses). The Home was a converting station for missionaries to introduce the ayahs to Christianity. This all principally stemmed from the perception of ayahs as "child-like". Some ayahs were experienced travellers and advertised their services in newspapers. Travelling ayahs were seen as "honest, clean, capable nurses and made good sailors". Similar use of switching subjects after Ayahs are found all throughout the Quran.