Surah Al-Buruj (البروج)
“The Great Stars”
Surah Details
Verses
22
Pages
1183–1184
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
30
Page 1183 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Buruj
Surah Al-Buruj (البروج), meaning “The Great Stars”, is the 85th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 22 verses (ayat). It spans 2 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 1183 to page 1184, 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-Buruj
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Buruj?
Surah Al-Buruj (البروج) contains 22 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Buruj Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Buruj is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Al-Buruj” mean?
The name “Al-Buruj” (البروج) translates to “The Great Stars” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Buruj with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Buruj 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 1183.