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About Surah Al-Anbiya (الأنبياء)

Meaning
The Prophets
Revelation
Makki
Verses
112
Chapter
21 of 114

Al-Anbiya moves quickly through many prophets — Ibrahim, Lut, Nuh, Dawud, Sulayman, Ayyub, Yunus, Zakariyya and Maryam — to show that all carried the same message of one God. It contains the supplication of Yunus from the belly of the fish and the reminder that Muhammad ﷺ was sent as a mercy to all worlds.

Main themes of Surah Al-Anbiya

How to read Surah Al-Anbiya on Muslim Guide

The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Anbiya 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-Anbiya — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surah Al-Anbiya mean?
The name Al-Anbiya (الأنبياء) means "The Prophets". It is chapter 21 of the Quran and contains 112 verses.
Is Surah Al-Anbiya Makki or Madani?
Surah Al-Anbiya is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Anbiya?
Surah Al-Anbiya has 112 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Al-Anbiya about?
Al-Anbiya moves quickly through many prophets — Ibrahim, Lut, Nuh, Dawud, Sulayman, Ayyub, Yunus, Zakariyya and Maryam — to show that all carried the same message of one God. It contains the supplication of Yunus from the belly of the fish and the reminder that Muhammad ﷺ was sent as a mercy to all worlds.
Can I listen to Surah Al-Anbiya online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Anbiya 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.