About Surah Ad-Duha (الضحى)

Meaning

The Morning Hours

Revelation

Makki

Verses

11

Chapter

93 of 114

Ad-Duha was revealed after a pause in revelation had left the Prophet ﷺ distressed and his opponents mocking. It reassures him that his Lord has neither forsaken him nor become displeased, recalls how he was found an orphan and sheltered, and instructs him not to repel the beggar or oppress the orphan.

Main themes of Surah Ad-Duha

• Divine reassurance
• The Prophet's ﷺ early life
• Kindness to orphans
• Gratitude
• Hope after difficulty

How to read Surah Ad-Duha on Muslim Guide

The full Arabic text of Surah Ad-Duha 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 Ad-Duha — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surah Ad-Duha mean?

The name Ad-Duha (الضحى) means "The Morning Hours". It is chapter 93 of the Quran and contains 11 verses.

Is Surah Ad-Duha Makki or Madani?

Surah Ad-Duha is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.

How many verses are in Surah Ad-Duha?

Surah Ad-Duha has 11 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.

What is Surah Ad-Duha about?

Ad-Duha was revealed after a pause in revelation had left the Prophet ﷺ distressed and his opponents mocking. It reassures him that his Lord has neither forsaken him nor become displeased, recalls how he was found an orphan and sheltered, and instructs him not to repel the beggar or oppress the orphan.

Can I listen to Surah Ad-Duha online?

Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Ad-Duha 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.