Surah Al-Hijr (الحجر)
“The Rocky Tract”
Surah Details
Verses
99
Pages
527–536
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
14
Page 527 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Hijr
Surah Al-Hijr (الحجر), meaning “The Rocky Tract”, is the 15th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 99 verses (ayat). It spans 10 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 527 to page 536, and falls within Juz 14 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-Hijr
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Hijr?
Surah Al-Hijr (الحجر) contains 99 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Hijr Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Hijr is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Al-Hijr” mean?
The name “Al-Hijr” (الحجر) translates to “The Rocky Tract” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Hijr with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Hijr 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 527.