Surah Al-Qalam
“The Pen”
Surah Al-Qalam is chapter 68 of the Holy Quran. Millions of Muslims read it every day to find peace and guidance. On this page, you can easily read the full Surah Al-Qalam Arabic text. We also provide a clear English translation to help you understand the true meaning of every verse. Whether you are reading the Al Quran for the first time or want to learn more about Islam, this beautiful Makki Surah will help you connect with the holy words of Allah (SWT).
Al-Qalam
The Pen
نٓ ۚ وَٱلْقَلَمِ وَمَا يَسْطُرُونَ ١
Nun. By the pen and what they inscribe,
مَآ أَنتَ بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ بِمَجْنُونٍۢ ٢
You are not, [O Muhammad], by the favor of your Lord, a madman.
وَإِنَّ لَكَ لَأَجْرًا غَيْرَ مَمْنُونٍۢ ٣
And indeed, for you is a reward uninterrupted.
وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍۢ ٤
And indeed, you are of a great moral character.
فَسَتُبْصِرُ وَيُبْصِرُونَ ٥
So you will see and they will see
بِأَييِّكُمُ ٱلْمَفْتُونُ ٦
Which of you is the afflicted [by a devil].
إِنَّ رَبَّكَ هُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَن ضَلَّ عَن سَبِيلِهِۦ وَهُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِٱلْمُهْتَدِينَ ٧
Indeed, your Lord is most knowing of who has gone astray from His way, and He is most knowing of the [rightly] guided.
فَلَا تُطِعِ ٱلْمُكَذِّبِينَ ٨
Then do not obey the deniers.
وَدُّوا۟ لَوْ تُدْهِنُ فَيُدْهِنُونَ ٩
They wish that you would soften [in your position], so they would soften [toward you].
وَلَا تُطِعْ كُلَّ حَلَّافٍۢ مَّهِينٍ ١٠
And do not obey every worthless habitual swearer
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Overview of Surah Al-Qalam
Read Surah Al-Qalam online. This is chapter 68 of the Holy Quran, and its beautiful meaning is "The Pen". Here, you can read the clear Surah Al-Qalam Arabic text. You will also find Surah Al-Qalam English translation by Saheeh International. This Makki Surah has 52 verses (Ayahs) and 2 Ruku. You can easily find it in Juz 29. Reading the Quran every day helps Muslims feel closer to Allah (SWT).
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