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About Surah Al-Jumuah (الجمعة)
- Meaning
- The Congregation, Friday
- Revelation
- Madani
- Verses
- 11
- Chapter
- 62 of 114
Al-Jumuah commands believers to hasten to the remembrance of Allah when the call to the Friday prayer is made and to leave off trade. It criticises those who were entrusted with scripture but did not carry it, likening them to a donkey carrying books.
Main themes of Surah Al-Jumuah
- Friday prayer
- Leaving trade for worship
- Carrying knowledge
- Purification of the soul
- Favour of prophethood
How to read Surah Al-Jumuah on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Jumuah 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-Jumuah — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Jumuah mean?
- The name Al-Jumuah (الجمعة) means "The Congregation, Friday". It is chapter 62 of the Quran and contains 11 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Jumuah Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Jumuah is a Madani surah, meaning it was revealed after the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Jumuah?
- Surah Al-Jumuah has 11 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Jumuah about?
- Al-Jumuah commands believers to hasten to the remembrance of Allah when the call to the Friday prayer is made and to leave off trade. It criticises those who were entrusted with scripture but did not carry it, likening them to a donkey carrying books.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Jumuah online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Jumuah 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.