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About Surah Fatir (فاطر)

Meaning
The Originator
Revelation
Makki
Verses
45
Chapter
35 of 114

Fatir opens by praising Allah as the Originator of the heavens and the earth, who made the angels messengers with wings. It draws on wind, rain, dead earth revived, and the two seas — one fresh and one salt — as evidence, and reminds that no soul bears the burden of another.

Main themes of Surah Fatir

How to read Surah Fatir on Muslim Guide

The full Arabic text of Surah Fatir 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 Fatir — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surah Fatir mean?
The name Fatir (فاطر) means "The Originator". It is chapter 35 of the Quran and contains 45 verses.
Is Surah Fatir Makki or Madani?
Surah Fatir is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Fatir?
Surah Fatir has 45 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Fatir about?
Fatir opens by praising Allah as the Originator of the heavens and the earth, who made the angels messengers with wings. It draws on wind, rain, dead earth revived, and the two seas — one fresh and one salt — as evidence, and reminds that no soul bears the burden of another.
Can I listen to Surah Fatir online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Fatir 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.