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About Surah Hud (هود)
- Meaning
- Hud
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 123
- Chapter
- 11 of 114
Hud recounts the destruction of nations that rejected their messengers — the people of Nuh, Ad, Thamud, Lut and Madyan — as a warning to those rejecting the Prophet ﷺ. The surah balances warning with the command to remain upright and patient. The Prophet ﷺ said that Hud and its sisters had turned his hair grey.
Main themes of Surah Hud
- Nuh and the flood
- Destroyed nations
- Patience
- Steadfastness
- Divine justice
How to read Surah Hud on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Hud 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 Hud — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Hud mean?
- The name Hud (هود) means "Hud". It is chapter 11 of the Quran and contains 123 verses.
- Is Surah Hud Makki or Madani?
- Surah Hud is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Hud?
- Surah Hud has 123 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Hud about?
- Hud recounts the destruction of nations that rejected their messengers — the people of Nuh, Ad, Thamud, Lut and Madyan — as a warning to those rejecting the Prophet ﷺ. The surah balances warning with the command to remain upright and patient. The Prophet ﷺ said that Hud and its sisters had turned his hair grey.
- Can I listen to Surah Hud online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Hud 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.