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About Surah At-Tahrim (التحريم)
- Meaning
- The Prohibition
- Revelation
- Madani
- Verses
- 12
- Chapter
- 66 of 114
At-Tahrim addresses an episode in the Prophet's ﷺ household and urges sincere repentance. It closes with contrasting examples of women: the wives of Nuh and Lut who betrayed, and the wife of Pharaoh and Maryam who are held up as examples for all believers.
Main themes of Surah At-Tahrim
- Sincere repentance
- Protecting one's family from the Fire
- Examples of righteous women
- Household matters
- Accountability
How to read Surah At-Tahrim on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah At-Tahrim 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 At-Tahrim — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah At-Tahrim mean?
- The name At-Tahrim (التحريم) means "The Prohibition". It is chapter 66 of the Quran and contains 12 verses.
- Is Surah At-Tahrim Makki or Madani?
- Surah At-Tahrim is a Madani surah, meaning it was revealed after the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah At-Tahrim?
- Surah At-Tahrim has 12 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah At-Tahrim about?
- At-Tahrim addresses an episode in the Prophet's ﷺ household and urges sincere repentance. It closes with contrasting examples of women: the wives of Nuh and Lut who betrayed, and the wife of Pharaoh and Maryam who are held up as examples for all believers.
- Can I listen to Surah At-Tahrim online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah At-Tahrim 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.