Surah Al-Muddaththir

Surah Al-Muddaththir (المدثر) is the seventy-fourth chapter of the Holy Quran. Its name means “The Cloaked One.” It is a Makki Surah consisting of 56 ayahs and is contained in the twenty-ninth Juz of the Quran.

Surah Al-Muddaththir contains an early command to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to arise and warn, glorify Allah, maintain purity, and remain patient.

The Surah emphasizes that the prophetic mission requires action, discipline, and sincerity rather than personal comfort.

It includes a detailed warning about a person who recognized the remarkable nature of the Quran but still chose to describe it falsely for social reasons.

The Surah presents the consequences of stubborn rejection and refers to the guardians of Hell as part of a serious warning.

It also describes people being asked what led them to punishment, with neglect of prayer, failure to feed the poor, harmful talk, and denial of judgment among the reasons mentioned.

Surah Al-Muddaththir calls people to take personal responsibility and reminds them that every soul is held accountable for what it earns.

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