Surah Al-Ghashiya (الغاشية)
“The Overwhelming”
Surah Details
Verses
26
Pages
1187–1188
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
30
Page 1187 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Ghashiya
Surah Al-Ghashiya (الغاشية), meaning “The Overwhelming”, is the 88th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 26 verses (ayat). It spans 2 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 1187 to page 1188, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Ghashiya?
Surah Al-Ghashiya (الغاشية) contains 26 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Ghashiya Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Ghashiya is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Al-Ghashiya” mean?
The name “Al-Ghashiya” (الغاشية) translates to “The Overwhelming” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Ghashiya with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Ghashiya 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 1187.