Surah Al-Ankabut (العنكبوت)
“The Spider”
Surah Details
Verses
69
Pages
795–810
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
20
Page 795 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Ankabut
Surah Al-Ankabut (العنكبوت), meaning “The Spider”, is the 29th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 69 verses (ayat). It spans 16 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 795 to page 810, and falls within Juz 20 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-Ankabut
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Ankabut?
Surah Al-Ankabut (العنكبوت) contains 69 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Ankabut Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Ankabut is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Al-Ankabut” mean?
The name “Al-Ankabut” (العنكبوت) translates to “The Spider” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Ankabut with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Ankabut 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 795.