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About Surah Adh-Dhariyat (الذاريات)

Meaning
The Winnowing Winds
Revelation
Makki
Verses
60
Chapter
51 of 114

Adh-Dhariyat opens with oaths by the scattering winds and states the purpose of creation plainly: that jinn and humankind were created only to worship Allah. It recounts the guests who visited Ibrahim with news of a son, and the ends of Ad, Thamud and Pharaoh.

Main themes of Surah Adh-Dhariyat

How to read Surah Adh-Dhariyat on Muslim Guide

The full Arabic text of Surah Adh-Dhariyat 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 Adh-Dhariyat — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surah Adh-Dhariyat mean?
The name Adh-Dhariyat (الذاريات) means "The Winnowing Winds". It is chapter 51 of the Quran and contains 60 verses.
Is Surah Adh-Dhariyat Makki or Madani?
Surah Adh-Dhariyat is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Adh-Dhariyat?
Surah Adh-Dhariyat has 60 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Adh-Dhariyat about?
Adh-Dhariyat opens with oaths by the scattering winds and states the purpose of creation plainly: that jinn and humankind were created only to worship Allah. It recounts the guests who visited Ibrahim with news of a son, and the ends of Ad, Thamud and Pharaoh.
Can I listen to Surah Adh-Dhariyat online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Adh-Dhariyat 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.