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About Surah Al-Qamar (القمر)
- Meaning
- The Moon
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 55
- Chapter
- 54 of 114
Al-Qamar opens with the splitting of the moon and moves through the destruction of Nuh's people, Ad, Thamud, Lut's people and Pharaoh's folk, repeating after each: 'And We have certainly made the Quran easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?'
Main themes of Surah Al-Qamar
- Splitting of the moon
- Destroyed nations
- The Quran made easy
- Warning
- The Hour
How to read Surah Al-Qamar on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Qamar 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-Qamar — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Qamar mean?
- The name Al-Qamar (القمر) means "The Moon". It is chapter 54 of the Quran and contains 55 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Qamar Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Qamar is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Qamar?
- Surah Al-Qamar has 55 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Qamar about?
- Al-Qamar opens with the splitting of the moon and moves through the destruction of Nuh's people, Ad, Thamud, Lut's people and Pharaoh's folk, repeating after each: 'And We have certainly made the Quran easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?'
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Qamar online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Qamar 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.