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About Surah Al-Kafirun (الكافرون)
- Meaning
- The Disbelievers
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 6
- Chapter
- 109 of 114
Al-Kafirun was revealed when the Quraysh proposed that the Prophet ﷺ worship their gods for a year in exchange for their worshipping his. Its answer is a clean separation with no compromise on worship, ending: for you is your religion, and for me is mine.
Main themes of Surah Al-Kafirun
- No compromise in worship
- Purity of tawhid
- Clarity of identity
- Rejecting syncretism
- Coexistence
Virtue of Surah Al-Kafirun
The Prophet ﷺ described Al-Kafirun as freedom from shirk and often recited it before sleeping.
How to read Surah Al-Kafirun on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Kafirun 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-Kafirun — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Kafirun mean?
- The name Al-Kafirun (الكافرون) means "The Disbelievers". It is chapter 109 of the Quran and contains 6 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Kafirun Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Kafirun is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Kafirun?
- Surah Al-Kafirun has 6 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Kafirun about?
- Al-Kafirun was revealed when the Quraysh proposed that the Prophet ﷺ worship their gods for a year in exchange for their worshipping his. Its answer is a clean separation with no compromise on worship, ending: for you is your religion, and for me is mine.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Kafirun online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Kafirun 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.
- What is the virtue of reciting Surah Al-Kafirun?
- The Prophet ﷺ described Al-Kafirun as freedom from shirk and often recited it before sleeping.