Surah Al-Balad (البلد)
“The City”
Surah Details
Verses
20
Pages
1191–1192
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
30
Page 1191 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Balad
Surah Al-Balad (البلد), meaning “The City”, is the 90th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 20 verses (ayat). It spans 2 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 1191 to page 1192, 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 Al-Balad
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Balad?
Surah Al-Balad (البلد) contains 20 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Balad Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Balad is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Al-Balad” mean?
The name “Al-Balad” (البلد) translates to “The City” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Balad with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Balad 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 1191.