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About Surah Al-Fajr (الفجر)

Meaning
The Dawn
Revelation
Makki
Verses
30
Chapter
89 of 114

Al-Fajr swears by the dawn and ten nights, then recalls Ad, Thamud and Pharaoh, who transgressed and were poured over with a scourge of punishment. It corrects a common error: wealth is not honour and poverty is not humiliation — both are tests. It ends with the call to the tranquil soul.

Main themes of Surah Al-Fajr

How to read Surah Al-Fajr on Muslim Guide

The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Fajr 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-Fajr — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surah Al-Fajr mean?
The name Al-Fajr (الفجر) means "The Dawn". It is chapter 89 of the Quran and contains 30 verses.
Is Surah Al-Fajr Makki or Madani?
Surah Al-Fajr is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Fajr?
Surah Al-Fajr has 30 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Al-Fajr about?
Al-Fajr swears by the dawn and ten nights, then recalls Ad, Thamud and Pharaoh, who transgressed and were poured over with a scourge of punishment. It corrects a common error: wealth is not honour and poverty is not humiliation — both are tests. It ends with the call to the tranquil soul.
Can I listen to Surah Al-Fajr online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Fajr 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.