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About Surah Al-Ahqaf (الأحقاف)

Meaning
The Wind-Curved Sandhills
Revelation
Makki
Verses
35
Chapter
46 of 114

Al-Ahqaf tells of the people of Ad, who lived among the sandhills and mistook an approaching punishment for rain clouds. It also contains the instruction to treat parents with excellence, and the well-known supplication of the person who reaches forty years of age.

Main themes of Surah Al-Ahqaf

How to read Surah Al-Ahqaf on Muslim Guide

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

What does Surah Al-Ahqaf mean?
The name Al-Ahqaf (الأحقاف) means "The Wind-Curved Sandhills". It is chapter 46 of the Quran and contains 35 verses.
Is Surah Al-Ahqaf Makki or Madani?
Surah Al-Ahqaf is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Ahqaf?
Surah Al-Ahqaf has 35 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Al-Ahqaf about?
Al-Ahqaf tells of the people of Ad, who lived among the sandhills and mistook an approaching punishment for rain clouds. It also contains the instruction to treat parents with excellence, and the well-known supplication of the person who reaches forty years of age.
Can I listen to Surah Al-Ahqaf online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Ahqaf 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.