Loading...
About Surah An-Nisa (النساء)
- Meaning
- The Women
- Revelation
- Madani
- Verses
- 176
- Chapter
- 4 of 114
An-Nisa establishes the rights of women, orphans and the vulnerable, and sets out the Quranic law of inheritance in detail. It regulates marriage and family life, addresses justice in disputes, and warns against hypocrisy at a time when the young Muslim community was under pressure. Its opening verse grounds all of this in the reminder that humanity was created from a single soul.
Main themes of Surah An-Nisa
- Rights of women and orphans
- Inheritance law
- Marriage and family
- Justice
- Hypocrisy
How to read Surah An-Nisa on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah An-Nisa 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 An-Nisa — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah An-Nisa mean?
- The name An-Nisa (النساء) means "The Women". It is chapter 4 of the Quran and contains 176 verses.
- Is Surah An-Nisa Makki or Madani?
- Surah An-Nisa is a Madani surah, meaning it was revealed after the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah An-Nisa?
- Surah An-Nisa has 176 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah An-Nisa about?
- An-Nisa establishes the rights of women, orphans and the vulnerable, and sets out the Quranic law of inheritance in detail. It regulates marriage and family life, addresses justice in disputes, and warns against hypocrisy at a time when the young Muslim community was under pressure. Its opening verse grounds all of this in the reminder that humanity was created from a single soul.
- Can I listen to Surah An-Nisa online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah An-Nisa 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.