Surah Number | Surah Name | Meaning | Revealed In | Key Facts |
1 | Al-Fatihah | The Opening | Mecca | Recited in every prayer; summary of Quranic teachings. |
2 | Al-Baqarah | The Cow | Medina | Longest Surah; includes Ayat al-Kursi and laws of worship and social justice. |
3 | Aal-E-Imran | The Family of Imran | Medina | Discusses unity, faith, and the story of Mary and Jesus. |
4 | An-Nisa | The Women | Medina | Focuses on women’s rights, family laws, and inheritance. |
5 | Al-Ma’idah | The Table Spread | Medina | Discusses dietary laws, treaties, and the obligations of Muslims. |
6 | Al-An’am | The Cattle | Mecca | Emphasizes monotheism and Allah’s signs in creation. |
7 | Al-A’raf | The Heights | Mecca | Stories of prophets and lessons from past nations. |
8 | Al-Anfal | The Spoils of War | Medina | Discusses rules of warfare and distribution of spoils. |
9 | At-Tawbah | The Repentance | Medina | Only Surah without “Bismillah”; warns hypocrites and emphasizes repentance. |
10 | Yunus | Prophet Jonah | Mecca | Highlights Allah’s mercy and the story of Prophet Yunus. |
11 | Hud | Prophet Hud | Mecca | Stories of previous nations and their fate for rejecting Allah’s message. |
12 | Yusuf | Prophet Joseph | Mecca | Entire Surah dedicated to the story of Prophet Yusuf. |
13 | Ar-Ra’d | The Thunder | Medina | Discusses Allah’s power and the consequences of belief and disbelief. |
14 | Ibrahim | Prophet Abraham | Mecca | Discusses gratitude, monotheism, and the prayer of Prophet Ibrahim. |
15 | Al-Hijr | The Rocky Tract | Mecca | Warnings to disbelievers and reassurances to the Prophet. |
16 | An-Nahl | The Bee | Mecca | Highlights Allah’s blessings and the signs of His creation. |
17 | Al-Isra | The Night Journey | Mecca | Describes the miraculous Night Journey (Isra) and universal moral values. |
18 | Al-Kahf | The Cave | Mecca | Includes stories of the People of the Cave, Dhul-Qarnayn, and others. |
19 | Maryam | Mary | Mecca | Focuses on the story of Mary and the miraculous birth of Jesus. |
20 | Ta-Ha | Ta-Ha (Mystic Letters) | Mecca | Story of Prophet Musa (Moses) and encouragement to follow Allah’s guidance. |
21 | Al-Anbiya | The Prophets | Mecca | Stories of various prophets; emphasizes monotheism and the Day of Judgment. |
22 | Al-Hajj | The Pilgrimage | Medina | Discusses Hajj rituals, sacrifice, and the unity of believers. |
23 | Al-Mu’minun | The Believers | Mecca | Characteristics of true believers; warnings to disbelievers. |
24 | An-Nur | The Light | Medina | Includes laws of morality, modesty, and punishment for adultery. |
25 | Al-Furqan | The Criterion | Mecca | Differentiates truth from falsehood; describes the qualities of true servants of Allah. |
26 | Ash-Shu’ara | The Poets | Mecca | Narratives of past prophets and their struggles with disbelievers. |
27 | An-Naml | The Ant | Mecca | Story of Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon) and the Queen of Sheba; signs of Allah’s power. |
28 | Al-Qasas | The Stories | Mecca | Story of Prophet Musa (Moses) and the lessons from his life. |
29 | Al-Ankabut | The Spider | Mecca | Highlights the trials of believers and the weak foundations of disbelief. |
30 | Ar-Rum | The Romans | Mecca | Foretells the victory of the Romans over the Persians; Allah’s signs in creation. |
31 | Luqman | Luqman (Wise Man) | Mecca | Advice of Luqman to his son; emphasizes gratitude and wisdom. |
32 | As-Sajdah | The Prostration | Mecca | Discusses the creation of humans and the importance of prostrating to Allah. |
33 | Al-Ahzab | The Confederates | Medina | Discusses the Battle of the Trench, family laws, and the role of the Prophet. |
34 | Saba | Sheba | Mecca | Story of the people of Sheba and their ungratefulness; Allah’s signs of power. |
35 | Fatir | The Originator | Mecca | Emphasizes Allah’s attributes as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. |
36 | Ya-Sin | Ya-Sin (Mystic Letters) | Mecca | Known as the “Heart of the Quran”; highlights resurrection and accountability. |
37 | As-Saffat | Those Ranged in Ranks | Mecca | Describes the ranks of angels; stories of earlier prophets. |
38 | Sad | Sad (Mystic Letter) | Mecca | Story of Prophet Dawud (David), trials of Prophet Sulaiman, and the fall of Iblis. |
39 | Az-Zumar | The Groups | Mecca | Discusses sincerity in worship and contrasts between believers and disbelievers. |
40 | Ghafir (or Al-Mu’min) | The Forgiver (or The Believer) | Mecca | Emphasizes Allah’s mercy and forgiveness; story of a believer from Pharaoh’s people. |
41 | Fussilat | Explained in Detail | Mecca | Emphasizes the Quran’s clarity; discusses signs of Allah and consequences of disbelief. |
42 | Ash-Shura | The Consultation | Mecca | Stresses consultation (Shura) among believers; Allah’s sovereignty and mercy. |
43 | Az-Zukhruf | The Gold Adornments | Mecca | Critiques materialism and reminds of the Hereafter; mentions Prophet Musa and Isa. |
44 | Ad-Dukhan | The Smoke | Mecca | Warns disbelievers of a smoky calamity and highlights past nations’ destruction. |
45 | Al-Jathiyah | The Kneeling | Mecca | Depicts scenes of Judgment Day and the fate of believers and disbelievers. |
46 | Al-Ahqaf | The Wind-Curved Sandhills | Mecca | Discusses past nations like ‘Ad and the consequences of rejecting prophets. |
47 | Muhammad | Prophet Muhammad | Medina | Addresses warfare, faith, and rewards for believers. |
48 | Al-Fath | The Victory | Medina | Celebrates the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah and promises victory for Muslims. |
49 | Al-Hujurat | The Rooms | Medina | Focuses on social ethics, manners, and the unity of believers. |
50 | Qaf | Qaf (Mystic Letter) | Mecca | Reflects on creation, resurrection, and Allah’s knowledge of all. |
51 | Adh-Dhariyat | The Winnowing Winds | Mecca | Discusses Allah’s power in creation and the rewards and punishments of the Hereafter. |
52 | At-Tur | The Mount | Mecca | Depicts the Day of Judgment and the rewards of Paradise. |
53 | An-Najm | The Star | Mecca | Describes the Prophet’s journey (Mi’raj) and the importance of following divine guidance. |
54 | Al-Qamar | The Moon | Mecca | Mentions the splitting of the moon as a sign; warns disbelievers. |
55 | Ar-Rahman | The Most Merciful | Medina | Highlights Allah’s mercy; contrasts Paradise and Hell; repeated refrain “Which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?” |
56 | Al-Waqi’ah | The Inevitable | Mecca | Divides people into three groups: the righteous, the companions of the right, and the companions of the left. |
57 | Al-Hadid | The Iron | Medina | Discusses charity, humility, and the temporary nature of worldly life. |
58 | Al-Mujadila | The Pleading Woman | Medina | Discusses issues related to family and social disputes. |
59 | Al-Hashr | The Exile | Medina | Mentions the expulsion of the Banu Nadir tribe and emphasizes Allah’s power. |
60 | Al-Mumtahanah | The Woman to be Examined | Medina | Addresses relations with non-Muslims, especially during treaties and migration. |
61 | As-Saff | The Ranks | Medina | Encourages unity and steadfastness in the cause of Allah; mentions Prophet Isa. |
62 | Al-Jumu’ah | The Friday | Medina | Highlights the importance of Friday prayer and reminds believers of their duties. |
63 | Al-Munafiqun | The Hypocrites | Medina | Warns against hypocrisy and describes the behavior of hypocrites. |
64 | At-Taghabun | The Mutual Loss and Gain | Medina | Discusses accountability on Judgment Day and Allah’s omniscience. |
65 | At-Talaq | The Divorce | Medina | Provides guidance on divorce laws and maintaining justice in family matters. |
66 | At-Tahrim | The Prohibition | Medina | Discusses incidents involving the Prophet’s household and stresses repentance. |
67 | Al-Mulk | The Sovereignty | Mecca | Describes Allah’s power and creation; emphasizes belief in resurrection. |
68 | Al-Qalam | The Pen | Mecca | Highlights the moral character of the Prophet and warns against arrogance. |
69 | Al-Haqqah | The Inevitable | Mecca | Describes the destruction of past nations and events of Judgment Day. |
70 | Al-Ma’arij | The Ascending Stairways | Mecca | Discusses the attributes of believers and the consequences for disbelievers. |
71 | Nuh | Prophet Noah | Mecca | Details the story of Prophet Nuh and his call to his people. |
72 | Al-Jinn | The Jinn | Mecca | Mentions the Jinn’s reaction to the Quran and their acknowledgment of Allah. |
73 | Al-Muzzammil | The Enshrouded One | Mecca | Encourages night prayers and perseverance in the Prophet’s mission. |
74 | Al-Muddathir | The Cloaked One | Mecca | Calls the Prophet to rise and warn others; emphasizes the consequences of disbelief. |
75 | Al-Qiyamah | The Resurrection | Mecca | Describes the events of resurrection and accountability on Judgment Day. |
76 | Al-Insan | The Human | Medina | Highlights the creation of humans and their free will; describes Paradise. |
77 | Al-Mursalat | Those Sent Forth | Mecca | Warns of the consequences of disbelief and describes scenes from the Hereafter. |
78 | An-Naba | The Great News | Mecca | Discusses resurrection, the Hereafter, and Allah’s signs in creation. |
79 | An-Nazi’at | Those Who Drag Forth | Mecca | Describes the angels’ roles and events of resurrection and accountability. |
80 | Abasa | He Frowned | Mecca | Addresses a specific incident with the Prophet; highlights equality in Islam. |
81 | At-Takwir | The Overthrowing | Mecca | Describes cosmic events of the Day of Judgment and human accountability. |
82 | Al-Infitar | The Cleaving | Mecca | Highlights the splitting of the sky and human deeds being laid bare. |
83 | Al-Mutaffifin | The Defrauders | Mecca | Condemns those who cheat in measurements; contrasts the fate of the righteous and sinners. |
84 | Al-Inshiqaq | The Splitting Open | Mecca | Describes the splitting of the sky and the deeds presented to humans. |
85 | Al-Buruj | The Mansions of the Stars | Mecca | Tells of the persecution of believers and Allah’s ultimate justice. |
86 | At-Tariq | The Morning Star | Mecca | Emphasizes Allah as the Creator and the certainty of resurrection. |
87 | Al-A’la | The Most High | Mecca | Praises Allah’s creation and guidance; reminds of the Hereafter. |
88 | Al-Ghashiyah | The Overwhelming Event | Mecca | Describes scenes of Paradise and Hell; calls for reflection on creation. |
89 | Al-Fajr | The Dawn | Mecca | Discusses the fate of past nations and contrasts the righteous with the sinful. |
90 | Al-Balad | The City | Mecca | Highlights the challenges of life and the importance of righteous deeds. |
91 | Ash-Shams | The Sun | Mecca | Explains the contrast between good and evil, using natural signs as examples. |
92 | Al-Lail | The Night | Mecca | Emphasizes the consequences of deeds and Allah’s guidance. |
93 | Ad-Duhaa | The Morning Brightness | Mecca | Consoles the Prophet, assuring him of Allah’s support and blessings. |
94 | Ash-Sharh | The Relief | Mecca | Highlights Allah’s mercy and assures ease after hardships. |
95 | At-Tin | The Fig | Mecca | Mentions the sanctity of humans and their accountability. |
96 | Al-‘Alaq | The Clot | Mecca | The first revelation; emphasizes knowledge and creation by Allah. |
97 | Al-Qadr | The Night of Decree | Mecca | Describes the virtues of Laylat al-Qadr, the night when the Quran was revealed. |
98 | Al-Bayyina | The Clear Evidence | Medina | Addresses the People of the Book and emphasizes the importance of monotheism. |
99 | Az-Zalzalah | The Earthquake | Medina | Depicts the Day of Judgment, when the earth will reveal its burdens. |
100 | Al-Adiyat | The Courser | Mecca | Describes the behavior of disbelievers, contrasting their ingratitude with Allah’s blessings. |
101 | Al-Qari’ah | The Calamity | Mecca | Describes the Day of Judgment as a catastrophic event and emphasizes accountability. |
102 | At-Takathur | The Rivalry in Worldly Increase | Mecca | Warns against worldly competition and reminds of accountability in the Hereafter. |
103 | Al-‘Asr | The Declining Day | Mecca | Stresses the importance of faith, righteous deeds, patience, and mutual counsel. |
104 | Al-Humazah | The Slanderer | Mecca | Condemns slander, greed, and arrogance, warning of Hellfire for such behaviors. |
105 | Al-Fil | The Elephant | Mecca | Narrates the story of the People of the Elephant and Allah’s protection of the Kaaba. |
106 | Quraysh | The Quraysh | Mecca | Highlights Allah’s blessings on the Quraysh and calls for gratitude and worship. |
107 | Al-Ma’un | The Small Kindnesses | Mecca | Criticizes those who neglect orphans, the poor, and acts of kindness. |
108 | Al-Kawthar | The Abundance | Mecca | A short chapter promising abundant blessings to the Prophet and urging prayer. |
109 | Al-Kafirun | The Disbelievers | Mecca | Declares a clear distinction between monotheism and disbelief. |
110 | An-Nasr | The Divine Support | Medina | Marks the victory of Islam and advises the Prophet to seek forgiveness and glorify Allah. |
111 | Al-Masad | The Palm Fiber | Mecca | Condemns Abu Lahab and his wife for their enmity toward the Prophet and Islam. |
112 | Al-Ikhlas | The Sincerity | Mecca | Declares the absolute oneness of Allah; foundational for Islamic monotheism. |
113 | Al-Falaq | The Daybreak | Mecca | A prayer seeking protection from external evils such as envy and harm. |
114 | An-Nas | Mankind | Mecca | A prayer seeking protection from the internal evil of whispers from Satan and humans. |