Surah At-Takwir

The Overthrowing

29 VersesJuz 30Makki

Surah At-Takwir is chapter 81 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 At-Takwir 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).

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At-Takwir

The Overthrowing

Makki29 VersesJuz 3029 Ruku
At-Takwir

إِذَا ٱلشَّمْسُ كُوِّرَتْ ١

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When the sun is wrapped up [in darkness]

وَإِذَا ٱلنُّجُومُ ٱنكَدَرَتْ ٢

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And when the stars fall, dispersing,

وَإِذَا ٱلْجِبَالُ سُيِّرَتْ ٣

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And when the mountains are removed

وَإِذَا ٱلْعِشَارُ عُطِّلَتْ ٤

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And when full-term she-camels are neglected

وَإِذَا ٱلْوُحُوشُ حُشِرَتْ ٥

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And when the wild beasts are gathered

وَإِذَا ٱلْبِحَارُ سُجِّرَتْ ٦

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And when the seas are filled with flame

وَإِذَا ٱلنُّفُوسُ زُوِّجَتْ ٧

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And when the souls are paired

وَإِذَا ٱلْمَوْءُۥدَةُ سُئِلَتْ ٨

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And when the girl [who was] buried alive is asked

بِأَىِّ ذَنۢبٍۢ قُتِلَتْ ٩

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For what sin she was killed

وَإِذَا ٱلصُّحُفُ نُشِرَتْ ١٠

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And when the pages are made public

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Overview of Surah At-Takwir

Read Surah At-Takwir online. This is chapter 81 of the Holy Quran, and its beautiful meaning is "The Overthrowing". Here, you can read the clear Surah At-Takwir Arabic text. You will also find Surah At-Takwir English translation by Saheeh International. This Makki Surah has 29 verses (Ayahs) and 1 Ruku. You can easily find it in Juz 30. Reading the Quran every day helps Muslims feel closer to Allah (SWT).

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The meaning of Surah At-Takwir is "The Overthrowing". It is a very important chapter of the Holy Quran that Muslims read for guidance and peace.
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