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About Surah Al-Ankabut (العنكبوت)

Meaning
The Spider
Revelation
Makki
Verses
69
Chapter
29 of 114

Al-Ankabut opens with the principle that people will be tested to prove the truth of their faith, not merely for saying they believe. It likens those who take protectors besides Allah to a spider building a house — the frailest of all homes.

Main themes of Surah Al-Ankabut

How to read Surah Al-Ankabut on Muslim Guide

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

What does Surah Al-Ankabut mean?
The name Al-Ankabut (العنكبوت) means "The Spider". It is chapter 29 of the Quran and contains 69 verses.
Is Surah Al-Ankabut Makki or Madani?
Surah Al-Ankabut is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Ankabut?
Surah Al-Ankabut has 69 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Al-Ankabut about?
Al-Ankabut opens with the principle that people will be tested to prove the truth of their faith, not merely for saying they believe. It likens those who take protectors besides Allah to a spider building a house — the frailest of all homes.
Can I listen to Surah Al-Ankabut online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Ankabut 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.