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About Surah Al-Fil (الفيل)
- Meaning
- The Elephant
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 5
- Chapter
- 105 of 114
Al-Fil recalls the year of the Prophet's ﷺ birth, when an army with an elephant marched to destroy the Kabah and was turned into chewed straw by birds carrying stones of baked clay. The Quraysh knew this event within living memory.
Main themes of Surah Al-Fil
- The Year of the Elephant
- Protection of the Kabah
- Allah's power
- Failure of tyranny
- A known sign
How to read Surah Al-Fil on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Fil is shown above in the Uthmani script, with English and Urdu translation under each ayah. Use the audio player to listen while you read, tap any verse to bookmark or copy it, and switch the translation or reciter from the controls at the top. Everything on this page is free and needs no account.
Surah Al-Fil — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Fil mean?
- The name Al-Fil (الفيل) means "The Elephant". It is chapter 105 of the Quran and contains 5 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Fil Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Fil is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Fil?
- Surah Al-Fil has 5 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Fil about?
- Al-Fil recalls the year of the Prophet's ﷺ birth, when an army with an elephant marched to destroy the Kabah and was turned into chewed straw by birds carrying stones of baked clay. The Quraysh knew this event within living memory.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Fil online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Fil recited by Mishary Rashid Alafasy and other reciters. You can play the full surah or repeat a single ayah while you follow the Arabic text.