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About Surah Ash-Shuara (الشعراء)

Meaning
The Poets
Revelation
Makki
Verses
227
Chapter
26 of 114

Ash-Shuara recounts the stories of Musa, Ibrahim, Nuh, Hud, Salih, Lut and Shuayb with a repeated refrain, building a rhythmic case that rejection of messengers always ends the same way. It ends by distinguishing revelation from the inspiration claimed by poets.

Main themes of Surah Ash-Shuara

How to read Surah Ash-Shuara on Muslim Guide

The full Arabic text of Surah Ash-Shuara 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 Ash-Shuara — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surah Ash-Shuara mean?
The name Ash-Shuara (الشعراء) means "The Poets". It is chapter 26 of the Quran and contains 227 verses.
Is Surah Ash-Shuara Makki or Madani?
Surah Ash-Shuara is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Ash-Shuara?
Surah Ash-Shuara has 227 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Ash-Shuara about?
Ash-Shuara recounts the stories of Musa, Ibrahim, Nuh, Hud, Salih, Lut and Shuayb with a repeated refrain, building a rhythmic case that rejection of messengers always ends the same way. It ends by distinguishing revelation from the inspiration claimed by poets.
Can I listen to Surah Ash-Shuara online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Ash-Shuara 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.