Surah Ash-Shu'ara (الشعراء)
“The Poets”
Surah Details
Verses
227
Pages
737–756
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
19
Page 737 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Ash-Shu'ara
Surah Ash-Shu'ara (الشعراء), meaning “The Poets”, is the 26th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 227 verses (ayat). It spans 20 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 737 to page 756, and falls within Juz 19 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 Ash-Shu'ara
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Ash-Shu'ara?
Surah Ash-Shu'ara (الشعراء) contains 227 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Ash-Shu'ara Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Ash-Shu'ara is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Ash-Shu'ara” mean?
The name “Ash-Shu'ara” (الشعراء) translates to “The Poets” in English.
How to read Surah Ash-Shu'ara with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Ash-Shu'ara 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 737.