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About Surah Al-Hujurat (الحجرات)
- Meaning
- The Rooms
- Revelation
- Madani
- Verses
- 18
- Chapter
- 49 of 114
Al-Hujurat is the Quran's chapter of social ethics. It forbids mockery, insulting nicknames, suspicion, spying and backbiting, requires verification of news before acting on it, and declares that the most honoured before Allah is the most righteous, not the most well-born.
Main themes of Surah Al-Hujurat
- Verifying news
- Backbiting and suspicion
- Reconciliation between believers
- Human equality
- Manners with the Prophet ﷺ
How to read Surah Al-Hujurat on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Hujurat 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-Hujurat — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Hujurat mean?
- The name Al-Hujurat (الحجرات) means "The Rooms". It is chapter 49 of the Quran and contains 18 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Hujurat Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Hujurat is a Madani surah, meaning it was revealed after the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Hujurat?
- Surah Al-Hujurat has 18 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Hujurat about?
- Al-Hujurat is the Quran's chapter of social ethics. It forbids mockery, insulting nicknames, suspicion, spying and backbiting, requires verification of news before acting on it, and declares that the most honoured before Allah is the most righteous, not the most well-born.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Hujurat online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Hujurat 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.