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About Surah Az-Zalzalah (الزلزلة)

Meaning
The Earthquake
Revelation
Madani
Verses
8
Chapter
99 of 114

Az-Zalzalah describes the earth shaking with its final quake and throwing out its burdens, then reporting its news because its Lord has inspired it. Its closing verses are among the most quoted in the Quran: whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it, and whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it.

Main themes of Surah Az-Zalzalah

How to read Surah Az-Zalzalah on Muslim Guide

The full Arabic text of Surah Az-Zalzalah 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 Az-Zalzalah — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surah Az-Zalzalah mean?
The name Az-Zalzalah (الزلزلة) means "The Earthquake". It is chapter 99 of the Quran and contains 8 verses.
Is Surah Az-Zalzalah Makki or Madani?
Surah Az-Zalzalah is a Madani surah, meaning it was revealed after the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Az-Zalzalah?
Surah Az-Zalzalah has 8 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Az-Zalzalah about?
Az-Zalzalah describes the earth shaking with its final quake and throwing out its burdens, then reporting its news because its Lord has inspired it. Its closing verses are among the most quoted in the Quran: whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it, and whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it.
Can I listen to Surah Az-Zalzalah online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Az-Zalzalah 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.