Surah Al-Qalam (القلم)
“The Pen”
Surah Details
Verses
52
Pages
1131–1134
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
29
Page 1131 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Qalam
Surah Al-Qalam (القلم), meaning “The Pen”, is the 68th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 52 verses (ayat). It spans 4 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 1131 to page 1134, 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-Qalam
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Qalam?
Surah Al-Qalam (القلم) contains 52 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Qalam Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Qalam is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Al-Qalam” mean?
The name “Al-Qalam” (القلم) translates to “The Pen” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Qalam with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Qalam 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 1131.