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About Surah Al-Ghashiyah (الغاشية)
- Meaning
- The Overwhelming
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 26
- Chapter
- 88 of 114
Al-Ghashiyah contrasts two faces on the Day of Judgement — humbled and exhausted, or pleased with their effort. It then turns to four things any observer can see: the camel and how it was created, the sky raised, the mountains fixed, and the earth spread out.
Main themes of Surah Al-Ghashiyah
- Two kinds of faces
- Paradise and Hell
- Signs anyone can observe
- The role of the reminder
- The final return
How to read Surah Al-Ghashiyah on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Ghashiyah 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-Ghashiyah — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Ghashiyah mean?
- The name Al-Ghashiyah (الغاشية) means "The Overwhelming". It is chapter 88 of the Quran and contains 26 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Ghashiyah Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Ghashiyah is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Ghashiyah?
- Surah Al-Ghashiyah has 26 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Ghashiyah about?
- Al-Ghashiyah contrasts two faces on the Day of Judgement — humbled and exhausted, or pleased with their effort. It then turns to four things any observer can see: the camel and how it was created, the sky raised, the mountains fixed, and the earth spread out.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Ghashiyah online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Ghashiyah 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.