Surah Al-Ma'arij (المعارج)
“The Ascending Stairways”
Surah Details
Verses
44
Pages
1139–1142
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
29
Page 1139 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Ma'arij
Surah Al-Ma'arij (المعارج), meaning “The Ascending Stairways”, is the 70th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 44 verses (ayat). It spans 4 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 1139 to page 1142, and falls within Juz 29 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-Ma'arij
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Ma'arij?
Surah Al-Ma'arij (المعارج) contains 44 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Ma'arij Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Ma'arij is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Al-Ma'arij” mean?
The name “Al-Ma'arij” (المعارج) translates to “The Ascending Stairways” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Ma'arij with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Ma'arij 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 1139.