Surah Abasa (عبس)
“He Frowned”
Surah Details
Verses
42
Pages
1173–1174
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
30
Page 1173 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Abasa
Surah Abasa (عبس), meaning “He Frowned”, is the 80th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 42 verses (ayat). It spans 2 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 1173 to page 1174, and falls within Juz 30 of the Quran.
Read this surah in English transliteration with colour-coded Tajweed rules to improve your recitation. Each colour represents a specific Tajweed rule, helping you pronounce every letter and vowel correctly according to traditional recitation methods.
Pages in Surah Abasa
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Abasa?
Surah Abasa (عبس) contains 42 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Abasa Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Abasa is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Abasa” mean?
The name “Abasa” (عبس) translates to “He Frowned” in English.
How to read Surah Abasa with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Abasa with proper Tajweed using the colour-coded transliteration on this site. Each colour represents a different Tajweed rule — for example, red for necessary prolongation (Madd), green for nasalisation (Ghunnah), and blue for emphatic pronunciation (Tafkheem). Start reading from page 1173.