Last 10 Surahs Transliteration — Juz Amma in English
The last 10 surahs of the Quran are the most memorised verses in the Muslim world. New Muslims, children, and beginners almost always start here because these surahs are short, beautiful, and recited in every prayer. Below you will find every surah from Al-Fil (105) to An-Nas (114) with Arabic text, English transliteration, translation, and key Tajweed pronunciation notes for every verse.
How to Use This Guide
Each surah below shows the Arabic text, English transliteration, and translation line by line. Under each verse you will find a pronunciation note highlighting the key Tajweed rules to watch for. Open the colour-coded reader alongside this guide to follow the highlighted text as you recite.
Surah Al-Fil (105)
الفيل — The Elephant — 5 verses
Surah Al-Fil reminds us of the miraculous protection of the Ka'bah in Makkah. It contains 5 verses and is one of the most vivid surahs in the Quran.
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ فَعَلَ رَبُّكَ بِأَصْحَابِ الْفِيلِ
Alam tara kayfa fa'ala rabbuka bi-ashaabil-feel
Have you not seen how your Lord dealt with the companions of the elephant?
The Hamzah in "Alam" is a smooth entry — no glottal stop. The "feel" (فِيل) ends with a natural 2-count prolongation (Madd Tabee'ee).
أَلَمْ يَجْعَلْ كَيْدَهُمْ فِي تَضْلِيلٍ
Alam yaj'al kaydahum fee tadleel
Did He not make their plan go astray?
"Tadleel" ends with a tanween (nunation) — add a light nasal N sound at the end.
وَأَرْسَلَ عَلَيْهِمْ طَيْرًا أَبَابِيلَ
Wa arsala alayhim tayran ababeel
And He sent against them birds in flocks,
"Tayran" has a tanween that merges into "ababeel" — do not pause between them.
تَرْمِيهِم بِحِجَارَةٍ مِّن سِجِّيلٍ
Tarmeehim bihijaaratim min sijjeel
Striking them with stones of hard clay,
"Sijjeel" ends with a natural 2-count prolongation. The double jeem (جّ) in "sijjeel" has a shaddah — press the sound firmly.
فَجَعَلَهُمْ كَعَصْفٍ مَّأْكُولٍ
Faja'alahum ka'asfim ma'kool
And He made them like eaten straw.
"Ma'kool" ends with a 2-count prolongation. The 'ayn (ع) in "ka'asfim" is a light constriction of the throat — not a glottal stop.
Surah Quraysh (106)
قريش — The Quraysh — 4 verses
Surah Quraysh acknowledges the blessings given to the Quraysh tribe and calls them to worship Allah alone. It has just 4 verses.
لِإِيلَافِ قُرَيْشٍ
Li-eelaafi Quraysh
For the accustomed security of the Quraysh —
The Qaf (ق) in "Quraysh" is pronounced deeper in the throat than a regular K. "Eelaafi" begins with a 2-count prolongation.
إِيلَافِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ الشِّتَاءِ وَالصَّيْفِ
Eelaafihim rihlataash-shitaa'i wash-shayf
Their accustomed security in the winter and summer journeys —
The "sh" in "shitaa'i" and "shayf" is a single sound (ش). "Shitaa'i" ends with a glide into the final vowel.
فَلْيَعْبُدُوا رَبَّ هَٰذَا الْبَيْتِ
Falya'budoo rabba haadhal-bayt
Let them worship the Lord of this House,
"Haadhal" contains a 2-count Madd. The doubled ba (بّ) in "rabba" has a shaddah — hold the B firmly.
الَّذِي أَطْعَمَهُم مِّن جُوعٍ وَآمَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍ
Alladhee at'amahum min joo'iw-wa aamanahum min khawf
Who has fed them, [saving them] from hunger and made them safe, [saving them] from fear.
"Joo'iw-wa" — the tanween on "joo'" merges into the following waw. "Aamanahum" begins with a 2-count Madd.
Surah Al-Ma'un (107)
الماعون — The Small Kindnesses — 7 verses
Surah Al-Ma'un warns against neglecting prayer and refusing basic help to others. It has 7 verses and contains an important Ghunnah (nasalisation) throughout.
أَرَأَيْتَ الَّذِي يُكَذِّبُ بِالدِّينِ
Ara-aytal-ladhee yukadhdhibu bid-deen
Have you seen the one who denies the Recompense?
"Yukadhdhibu" — the doubled dh (ذّ) has a shaddah. "Deen" ends with a 2-count Madd.
فَذَٰلِكَ الَّذِي يَدُعُّ الْيَتِيمَ
Fadhaalikkal-ladhee yadu'ul-yateem
For that is the one who drives away the orphan
"Yateem" ends with a 2-count Madd. "Yadu'u" contains a short glottal stop before the ending.
وَلَا يَحُضُّ عَلَىٰ طَعَامِ الْمِسْكِينِ
Wa laa yahuddu 'alaa ta'aamil-miskeen
And does not encourage the feeding of the poor.
"Laa" has a 2-count Madd. "Miskeen" ends with a 2-count Madd. The Ta (ط) in "ta'aam" is emphatic.
فَوَيْلٌ لِّلْمُصَلِّينَ
Fawaylul-lil-musalleen
So woe to those who pray —
"Musalleen" ends with a 2-count Madd. The Sad (ص) in "musalli" is emphatic — round your mouth slightly.
الَّذِينَ هُمْ عَن صَلَاتِهِمْ سَاهُونَ
Alladheena hum 'an salaatihim saahoon
[Those] who are heedless of their prayer,
"Saahoon" ends with a 2-count prolongation on the waw. "Salaatihim" has a 2-count Madd in "salaat".
الَّذِينَ هُمْ يُرَاءُونَ
Alladheena hum yuraa'oon
Who make a show [of their deeds]
"Yuraa'oon" — the hamzah ('ayn glide) in the middle is a brief throat constriction.
وَيَمْنَعُونَ الْمَاعُونَ
Wa yamna'oonal-maa'oon
And withhold [simple] assistance.
"Maa'oon" has a 2-count Madd. The Meem (م) before the Baa (ب) — if you recite slowly — takes an Ikhfaa (slight nasalisation).
Surah Al-Kawthar (108)
الكوثر — The Abundance — 3 verses
Surah Al-Kawthar is the shortest surah in the Quran — just 3 verses and 10 Arabic words. It was revealed as a consolation to the Prophet (peace be upon him).
إِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ الْكَوْثَرَ
Innaa a'taynaakal-kawthar
Indeed, We have granted you, [O Muhammad], Al-Kawthar.
"Innaa" starts with a 2-count Madd. "A'taynaa" — the hamzah is a clear glottal onset. "Kawthar" — the Ra at the end is a rolling emphatic sound.
فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ
Fasalli li-rabbika wanhar
So pray to your Lord and sacrifice [to Him alone].
"Salli" — the doubled Lam (لّ) has a shaddah, hold it firmly. "Wanhar" — the N before H takes a slight Ikhfaa nasalisation.
إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ الْأَبْتَرُ
Inna shaani'aka huwal-abtar
Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off.
"Shaani'aka" — the hamzah between the alif and kaf is a light glottal catch. "Abtar" — the Ba (ب) bounces slightly (Qalqalah).
Surah Al-Kafirun (109)
الكافرون — The Disbelievers — 6 verses
Surah Al-Kafirun is a declaration of religious freedom and boundaries. Its 6 verses have a beautiful rhythmic repetition that makes it easy to memorise. It is often recited in the second rak'ah of Fajr and Witr prayers.
قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ
Qul yaa ayyuhal-kaafiroom
Say, "O disbelievers,
"Qul" — the Qaf (ق) is pronounced from deep in the throat, then the Lam lands on the tip of the tongue. "Kaafiroom" ends with a 2-count Madd.
لَا أَعْبُدُ مَا تَعْبُدُونَ
Laa a'budu maa ta'budoon
I do not worship what you worship.
"Laa" is a 2-count Madd. "A'budu" — the 'ayn (ع) is a constricted throat sound before the Baa.
وَلَا أَنتُمْ عَابِدُونَ مَا أَعْبُدُ
Wa laa antum 'aabidoona maa a'bud
Nor are you worshippers of what I worship.
"Aabidoona" — the 2-count Madd in "aa" followed by a clear "b". The Meem in "antum" takes Ikhfaa before the 'ayn.
وَلَا أَنَا عَابِدٌ مَّا عَبَدتُّمْ
Wa laa ana 'aabidum maa 'abadttum
Nor will I be a worshipper of what you worship.
"Aabidum" — the tanween Meem before "maa" creates a full merging (Idgham Shafawi). The doubled Ta (تّ) in "abadttum" has a shaddah.
وَلَا أَنتُمْ عَابِدُونَ مَا أَعْبُدُ
Wa laa antum 'aabidoona maa a'bud
Nor are you worshippers of what I worship.
This verse is identical to verse 3. The repetition is intentional and reinforces the message. Recite with the same precision.
لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ وَلِيَ دِينِ
Lakum deenukum wa liya deen
For you is your religion, and for me is my religion."
"Deenukum" — the Kum takes a short vowel U. The final "deen" ends with a 2-count Madd and a slight pause (waqf) as the surah ends.
Surah An-Nasr (110)
النصر — The Divine Support — 3 verses
Surah An-Nasr was among the last surahs revealed to the Prophet (peace be upon him). It signals the completion of his mission. Despite having only 3 verses, it carries enormous spiritual weight.
إِذَا جَاءَ نَصْرُ اللَّهِ وَالْفَتْحُ
Idhaa jaa'a nasrullaahi wal-fath
When the victory of Allah has come and the conquest,
"Idhaa" has a 2-count Madd. "Jaa'a" — the Alif Madd is 2 counts, then a smooth hamzah landing. "Nasrullaah" — the Lam of Allah is heavy (Tafkheem) because it follows a Damma vowel.
وَرَأَيْتَ النَّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ فِي دِينِ اللَّهِ أَفْوَاجًا
Wa ra-aytan-naasa yadkhuloona fee deenillaahi afwaajaa
And you see the people entering into the religion of Allah in multitudes,
"Afwaajaa" — when pausing here, the final tanween becomes a 2-count Madd (Madd al-'Iwad). "Deenillaahi" — the Lam of Allah is heavy.
فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَاسْتَغْفِرْهُ إِنَّهُ كَانَ تَوَّابًا
Fasabbih bihamdi rabbika wastaghfirh, innahu kaana tawwaabaa
Then exalt [Him] with praise of your Lord and ask forgiveness of Him. Indeed, He is ever Accepting of repentance.
"Wastaghfirh" — the Ha (ه) at the end is a soft breath sound. "Kaana" has a 2-count Madd. "Tawwaabaa" — the doubled waw (وّ) has a shaddah; hold the W firmly.
Surah Al-Masad (111)
المسد — The Palm Fibre — 5 verses
Surah Al-Masad (also known as Al-Lahab) was revealed about Abu Lahab, one of the fiercest opponents of the Prophet's mission. It has 5 verses with strong consonant sounds that practice emphatic pronunciation.
تَبَّتْ يَدَا أَبِي لَهَبٍ وَتَبَّ
Tabbat yadaa Abee Lahabiw-wa tabb
May the hands of Abu Lahab be ruined, and ruined is he.
"Tabbat" — the Ba (ب) has a Qalqalah (slight bounce) when stopping here. The doubled Ba (بّ) in "tabb" — press firmly then bounce. "Lahabiw-wa" — the tanween merges into the waw (Idgham).
مَا أَغْنَىٰ عَنْهُ مَالُهُ وَمَا كَسَبَ
Maa aghnaa 'anhu maaluhu wa maa kasab
His wealth will not avail him or that which he gained.
"Maa" has a 2-count Madd throughout this verse. "Kasab" — the Ba (ب) bounces slightly (Qalqalah) at the end of the verse.
سَيَصْلَىٰ نَارًا ذَاتَ لَهَبٍ
Sayaslaa naaran dhaata lahab
He will [enter to] burn in a Fire of [blazing] flame
"Naaran" — tanween Ra merges into dh (Idgham). The Ra (ر) in "naaran" is slightly rolled. "Lahab" — Ba (ب) bounces at verse end.
وَامْرَأَتُهُ حَمَّالَةَ الْحَطَبِ
Wamra-atuhu hammaalatal-hatab
And his wife [as well] — the carrier of firewood,
"Hammaalata" — the doubled Meem (مّ) has a shaddah with Ghunnah. The Ha (ح) in "hatab" is a clear H from the throat, not a soft breath.
فِي جِيدِهَا حَبْلٌ مِّن مَّسَدٍ
Fee jeedihaa hablum mim masad
Around her neck is a rope of [twisted] fiber.
"Hablum mim" — the tanween Meem merges into the following Meem (Idgham Shafawi) — one sustained nasal Meem. "Masad" — the Dal (د) has a light Qalqalah at the end.
Surah Al-Ikhlas (112)
الإخلاص — The Sincerity — 4 verses
Surah Al-Ikhlas is a declaration of the absolute oneness of Allah. It is 4 verses and is said to be equal in reward to reciting one-third of the Quran. It is among the most memorised surahs in the world.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad
Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One,
"Qul" — Qaf from deep in the throat, Lam on the tongue tip. "Huwallahu" — the waw glides smoothly into "allaahu". "Ahad" — the Dal (د) has a light Qalqalah.
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
Allaahus-samad
Allah, the Eternal Refuge.
"Allaahu" — the Lam of Allah is heavy (Tafkheem) because it follows a Damma. "Samad" — the Sad (ص) is emphatic. The Dal (د) has a Qalqalah at the verse end.
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
Lam yalid wa lam yoolad
He neither begets nor is born,
"Yoolad" — the waw (و) creates a 2-count Madd before the Lam. "Yalid" — the Dal (د) bounces (Qalqalah) in the middle of recitation.
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Wa lam yakul-lahoo kufuwan ahad
Nor is there to Him any equivalent."
"Yakul-lahoo" — the Lam of Allah is light here (follows a kasrah vowel). "Kufuwan" — tanween waw has a light Ghunnah before the hamzah. Final "ahad" — pause with a slight Qalqalah on the Dal.
Surah Al-Falaq (113)
الفلق — The Daybreak — 5 verses
Surah Al-Falaq is the first of the two 'Mu'awwidhatain' (the two protecting surahs). It teaches us to seek refuge with Allah from all worldly harms. It is 5 verses and is recommended to recite morning and evening.
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ
Qul a'oodhu bi-rabbil-falaq
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak
"A'oodhu" — the 'ayn (ع) is a throat constriction before the waw. "Oodhu" has a 2-count Madd. "Falaq" — the Qaf (ق) bounces (Qalqalah) at the end.
مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Min sharri maa khalaq
From the evil of that which He created
"Min sharri" — the Nun before Shin takes Ikhfaa (slight nasalisation, no full N sound). "Khalaq" — Qaf bounces (Qalqalah).
وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ
Wa min sharri ghaasiqin idhaa waqab
And from the evil of darkness when it settles
"Ghaasiqin" — the Ghain (غ) is a gargling sound from the back of the throat. "Waqab" — the Qaf bounces (Qalqalah).
وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ
Wa min sharrin-naffaathaati fil-'uqad
And from the evil of the blowers in knots
"Naffaathaati" — the doubled Fa (فّ) has a shaddah. The Tha (ث) is an interdental sound — place your tongue between your teeth. "'Uqad" — the Dal (د) has a Qalqalah.
وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
Wa min sharri haasidin idhaa hasad
And from the evil of an envier when he envies."
"Haasidin" — the Ha (ح) is a clear throat H, not the softer kha. "Hasad" — the Dal (د) has a Qalqalah at the surah end.
Surah An-Nas (114)
الناس — Mankind — 6 verses
Surah An-Nas is the very last surah in the Quran and the second of the 'Mu'awwidhatain'. It teaches us to seek refuge with Allah from the whispers of Shaytan. Its 6 verses have a beautiful rhythmic triple repetition of 'an-naas'.
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ
Qul a'oodhu bi-rabbin-naas
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,
"A'oodhu" — same as in Al-Falaq: 'ayn throat constriction then 2-count Madd. "Naas" ends with a 2-count Madd.
مَلِكِ النَّاسِ
Malikin-naas
The Sovereign of mankind,
"Malikin-naas" — the tanween Nun merges into the following Nun (Idgham). Just one sustained Nun with Ghunnah.
إِلَٰهِ النَّاسِ
Ilaahin-naas
The God of mankind,
"Ilaahi" has a 2-count Madd on the aa. Same Idgham merging of tanween into Nun as in verse 2.
مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ
Min sharril-waswaasil-khannaas
From the evil of the retreating whisperer —
"Waswaas" — two 2-count Madd sounds in one word. "Khannaas" — the doubled Nun (نّ) has a Ghunnah with shaddah. Hold the nasal sound for 2 counts.
الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ
Alladhee yuwaswisu fee sudoorin-naas
Who whispers [evil] into the chests of mankind —
"Sudoor" — 2-count Madd. "Sudoorin-naas" — tanween Nun merges into Nun (Idgham).
مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ
Minal-jinnati wan-naas
From among the jinn and mankind."
"Jinnati" — the doubled Nun (نّ) has a Ghunnah. "Wan-naas" — the waw connects smoothly to "naas". This is the final verse of the Quran — recite with a sense of completion.
How to Memorise These Surahs
A simple 3-day cycle works well for short surahs. It uses spaced repetition — the most effective method for long-term memory.
Day 1 — Read with transliteration
Read the surah slowly using this guide. Use the audio feature to hear the correct pronunciation and follow along.
Day 2 — Cover and recall
Cover the transliteration and try to recite from memory. Check when you make a mistake. Focus on the verses you find hard.
Day 3 — Recite in prayer
Use the surah in one of your five daily prayers. Real-world recitation strengthens memory far more than silent review.
For a deeper dive into Tajweed rules that appear throughout these surahs, see the Tajweed for Beginners guide and the Arabic pronunciation guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the last 10 surahs of the Quran?
The last 10 surahs are Al-Fil (105), Quraysh (106), Al-Ma’un (107), Al-Kawthar (108), Al-Kafirun (109), An-Nasr (110), Al-Masad (111), Al-Ikhlas (112), Al-Falaq (113), and An-Nas (114). They are all short surahs in the 30th Juz (Juz Amma).
Why do beginners start with the last surahs?
Because they are the shortest surahs in the Quran — most are only 3 to 7 verses. They are also recited in the five daily prayers, so memorising them has immediate practical benefit. Starting with short surahs builds confidence before moving to longer ones.
Can I recite these surahs using transliteration?
Yes. Transliteration writes Arabic sounds using familiar English letters, so you can learn the correct pronunciation without first knowing the Arabic alphabet. The colour-coded Quran reader on this site uses the same system. Over time, learning Arabic script is recommended, but it is not required to get started.
What is Juz Amma?
Juz Amma is the 30th and final Juz (section) of the Quran, containing surahs 78 through 114. The name comes from the first word of Surah An-Naba (78): “Amma.” It contains all the short surahs most commonly memorised by children and new Muslims, and is a natural first milestone for any beginner.
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