About Surah Sad
Surah Sad (ص) is the thirty-eighth chapter of the Holy Quran. Its name means “Sad.” It is a Makki Surah consisting of 88 ayahs and is contained in the twenty-third Juz of the Quran.
Surah Sad discusses prophethood, repentance, patience, leadership, and the danger of arrogance.
The Surah contains the account of Prophet Dawud (David), peace be upon him, and reminds leaders to judge fairly and avoid allowing personal desire to influence justice.
It also discusses Prophet Sulayman (Solomon), peace be upon him, and shows how authority and resources should remain connected to gratitude and devotion to Allah.
The story of Prophet Ayyub (Job), peace be upon him, provides an example of patience during prolonged hardship and of turning sincerely to Allah.
The Surah also revisits the creation of Adam and the refusal of Iblis to obey, highlighting pride as a major cause of disobedience.
Surah Sad encourages reflection on the Quran and reminds believers that revelation is a source of guidance and remembrance for people of understanding.
On this page, you can view the Quran pages of Surah Sad, access its PDF, and listen to the complete Surah Sad audio recitation. The audio feature allows visitors to listen while following the Quran pages on screen.