Surah At-Takwir (التكوير)
“The Overthrowing”
Surah Details
Verses
29
Pages
1175–1176
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
30
Page 1175 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah At-Takwir
Surah At-Takwir (التكوير), meaning “The Overthrowing”, is the 81st surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 29 verses (ayat). It spans 2 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 1175 to page 1176, 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.
Pages in Surah At-Takwir
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah At-Takwir?
Surah At-Takwir (التكوير) contains 29 verses (ayat).
Is Surah At-Takwir Meccan or Medinan?
Surah At-Takwir is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “At-Takwir” mean?
The name “At-Takwir” (التكوير) translates to “The Overthrowing” in English.
How to read Surah At-Takwir with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah At-Takwir 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 1175.