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About Surah As-Saffat (الصافات)

Meaning
Those Who Set the Ranks
Revelation
Makki
Verses
182
Chapter
37 of 114

As-Saffat opens with the angels ranged in ranks and moves through the stories of Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Ilyas, Lut and Yunus. Its central episode is Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and the ransom that replaced him — the origin of the sacrifice observed at Eid al-Adha.

Main themes of Surah As-Saffat

How to read Surah As-Saffat on Muslim Guide

The full Arabic text of Surah As-Saffat 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 As-Saffat — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surah As-Saffat mean?
The name As-Saffat (الصافات) means "Those Who Set the Ranks". It is chapter 37 of the Quran and contains 182 verses.
Is Surah As-Saffat Makki or Madani?
Surah As-Saffat is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah As-Saffat?
Surah As-Saffat has 182 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah As-Saffat about?
As-Saffat opens with the angels ranged in ranks and moves through the stories of Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Ilyas, Lut and Yunus. Its central episode is Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and the ransom that replaced him — the origin of the sacrifice observed at Eid al-Adha.
Can I listen to Surah As-Saffat online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah As-Saffat 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.