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About Surah Al-Maarij (المعارج)
- Meaning
- The Ascending Stairways
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 44
- Chapter
- 70 of 114
Al-Maarij describes a day whose measure is fifty thousand years and the anxiety of those who face it. It observes that the human being was created anxious — panicking at hardship and withholding at ease — and exempts those constant in prayer and giving.
Main themes of Surah Al-Maarij
- The Day of Ascent
- Human anxiety
- Constancy in prayer
- Rights of the poor
- Patience
How to read Surah Al-Maarij on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Maarij 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-Maarij — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Maarij mean?
- The name Al-Maarij (المعارج) means "The Ascending Stairways". It is chapter 70 of the Quran and contains 44 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Maarij Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Maarij is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Maarij?
- Surah Al-Maarij has 44 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Maarij about?
- Al-Maarij describes a day whose measure is fifty thousand years and the anxiety of those who face it. It observes that the human being was created anxious — panicking at hardship and withholding at ease — and exempts those constant in prayer and giving.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Maarij online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Maarij 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.