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About Surah Al-Ala (الأعلى)
- Meaning
- The Most High
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 19
- Chapter
- 87 of 114
Al-Ala commands glorification of the name of the Lord Most High, who created and proportioned, decreed and guided. It promises to make recitation easy for the Prophet ﷺ, and reminds that the Hereafter is better and more lasting — a truth found in the earlier scriptures of Ibrahim and Musa.
Main themes of Surah Al-Ala
- Glorifying the Most High
- Creation and guidance
- Purification of the soul
- Preferring the Hereafter
- Earlier scriptures
How to read Surah Al-Ala on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Ala 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-Ala — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Ala mean?
- The name Al-Ala (الأعلى) means "The Most High". It is chapter 87 of the Quran and contains 19 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Ala Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Ala is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Ala?
- Surah Al-Ala has 19 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Ala about?
- Al-Ala commands glorification of the name of the Lord Most High, who created and proportioned, decreed and guided. It promises to make recitation easy for the Prophet ﷺ, and reminds that the Hereafter is better and more lasting — a truth found in the earlier scriptures of Ibrahim and Musa.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Ala online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Ala 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.