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About Surah Al-Anam (الأنعام)
- Meaning
- The Cattle
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 165
- Chapter
- 6 of 114
Al-Anam is a Makkan surah devoted almost entirely to tawhid — the oneness of Allah — and to dismantling the idolatry of the Quraysh. It follows Ibrahim's search for his Lord through the star, the moon and the sun, and refutes superstitions the Arabs had built around livestock. Its argument moves steadily from creation, to revelation, to accountability.
Main themes of Surah Al-Anam
- Oneness of Allah
- Refuting idolatry
- Ibrahim's reasoning
- Signs in creation
- Prophethood
How to read Surah Al-Anam on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Anam 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-Anam — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Anam mean?
- The name Al-Anam (الأنعام) means "The Cattle". It is chapter 6 of the Quran and contains 165 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Anam Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Anam is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Anam?
- Surah Al-Anam has 165 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Anam about?
- Al-Anam is a Makkan surah devoted almost entirely to tawhid — the oneness of Allah — and to dismantling the idolatry of the Quraysh. It follows Ibrahim's search for his Lord through the star, the moon and the sun, and refutes superstitions the Arabs had built around livestock. Its argument moves steadily from creation, to revelation, to accountability.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Anam online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Anam 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.