Surah Al-Hijr

Surah Al-Hijr (الحجر) is the fifteenth chapter of the Holy Quran. Its name refers to Al-Hijr, the rocky region associated with the people of Thamud. It is a Makki Surah consisting of 99 ayahs and is contained in the fourteenth Juz of the Quran.

Surah Al-Hijr focuses on important themes of divine revelation, the preservation of the Quran, the power of Allah, accountability, and the consequences of rejecting His guidance. It reassures believers that Allah's message remains protected and that truth will ultimately prevail.

One of the well-known teachings of the Surah is Allah's promise to preserve the Quran. This emphasizes the special status of the Holy Quran as divine revelation and its protection from corruption.

The Surah also discusses the creation of Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, and the refusal of Iblis to obey Allah's command. This account highlights the dangers of pride, arrogance, and disobedience.

Surah Al-Hijr contains references to Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Lut, peace be upon them. It describes the angels who visited Prophet Ibrahim with good news and later went to the people of Prophet Lut.

The Surah also refers to the people of Al-Hijr, associated with Prophet Salih, peace be upon him. Despite receiving clear signs, they rejected the message and faced the consequences of their actions.

Another important theme is that Allah has created the universe with wisdom and purpose. The Surah invites people to observe the heavens, the earth, mountains, vegetation, and other signs of creation as evidence of Allah's power.

Surah Al-Hijr provides encouragement to remain patient and steadfast when facing rejection or difficulty. It reminds believers to continue worshipping Allah and place their trust in Him.

On this page, you can view the Quran pages of Surah Al-Hijr, access its PDF, and listen to the complete Surah Al-Hijr audio recitation. The audio feature allows visitors to listen while following the Quran pages on screen.