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About Surah Al-Infitar (الإنفطار)
- Meaning
- The Cleaving
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 19
- Chapter
- 82 of 114
Al-Infitar depicts the sky splitting and the graves overturned, then asks the human being directly what deceived him about his generous Lord — the One who created, proportioned and balanced him. It names the honourable angels recording every deed.
Main themes of Surah Al-Infitar
- Splitting of the sky
- Ingratitude to a generous Lord
- The recording angels
- The Day of Recompense
- Human creation
How to read Surah Al-Infitar on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Infitar 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-Infitar — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Infitar mean?
- The name Al-Infitar (الإنفطار) means "The Cleaving". It is chapter 82 of the Quran and contains 19 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Infitar Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Infitar is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Infitar?
- Surah Al-Infitar has 19 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Infitar about?
- Al-Infitar depicts the sky splitting and the graves overturned, then asks the human being directly what deceived him about his generous Lord — the One who created, proportioned and balanced him. It names the honourable angels recording every deed.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Infitar online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Infitar 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.