Surah Al-Anbiya (الأنبياء)
“The Prophets”
Surah Details
Verses
112
Pages
647–666
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
17
Page 647 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Anbiya
Surah Al-Anbiya (الأنبياء), meaning “The Prophets”, is the 21st surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 112 verses (ayat). It spans 20 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 647 to page 666, and falls within Juz 17 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 Al-Anbiya
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Anbiya?
Surah Al-Anbiya (الأنبياء) contains 112 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Anbiya Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Anbiya is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Al-Anbiya” mean?
The name “Al-Anbiya” (الأنبياء) translates to “The Prophets” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Anbiya with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Anbiya 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 647.