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About Surah Al-Ahzab (الأحزاب)

Meaning
The Combined Forces
Revelation
Madani
Verses
73
Chapter
33 of 114

Al-Ahzab centres on the Battle of the Trench, when Madinah was besieged by allied tribes, and on the conduct of the community under pressure. It also addresses the households of the Prophet ﷺ, the etiquette of visiting his home, and the status of the Prophet ﷺ as the Seal of the Prophets.

Main themes of Surah Al-Ahzab

How to read Surah Al-Ahzab on Muslim Guide

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

What does Surah Al-Ahzab mean?
The name Al-Ahzab (الأحزاب) means "The Combined Forces". It is chapter 33 of the Quran and contains 73 verses.
Is Surah Al-Ahzab Makki or Madani?
Surah Al-Ahzab is a Madani surah, meaning it was revealed after the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Ahzab?
Surah Al-Ahzab has 73 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Al-Ahzab about?
Al-Ahzab centres on the Battle of the Trench, when Madinah was besieged by allied tribes, and on the conduct of the community under pressure. It also addresses the households of the Prophet ﷺ, the etiquette of visiting his home, and the status of the Prophet ﷺ as the Seal of the Prophets.
Can I listen to Surah Al-Ahzab online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Ahzab 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.