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About Surah Al-Furqan (الفرقان)

Meaning
The Criterion
Revelation
Makki
Verses
77
Chapter
25 of 114

Al-Furqan answers the objections raised against the Prophet ﷺ — that he ate food and walked in markets, that the Quran came piecemeal — and responds to each. It closes with a portrait of the Servants of the Most Merciful: those who walk humbly, spend moderately, pray at night, and answer ignorance with peace.

Main themes of Surah Al-Furqan

How to read Surah Al-Furqan on Muslim Guide

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

What does Surah Al-Furqan mean?
The name Al-Furqan (الفرقان) means "The Criterion". It is chapter 25 of the Quran and contains 77 verses.
Is Surah Al-Furqan Makki or Madani?
Surah Al-Furqan is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Furqan?
Surah Al-Furqan has 77 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Al-Furqan about?
Al-Furqan answers the objections raised against the Prophet ﷺ — that he ate food and walked in markets, that the Quran came piecemeal — and responds to each. It closes with a portrait of the Servants of the Most Merciful: those who walk humbly, spend moderately, pray at night, and answer ignorance with peace.
Can I listen to Surah Al-Furqan online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Furqan 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.