Surah Ghafir (غافر)
“The Forgiver”
Surah Details
Verses
85
Pages
937–956
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
24
Page 937 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Ghafir
Surah Ghafir (غافر), meaning “The Forgiver”, is the 40th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 85 verses (ayat). It spans 20 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 937 to page 956, and falls within Juz 24 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 Ghafir
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Ghafir?
Surah Ghafir (غافر) contains 85 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Ghafir Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Ghafir is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Ghafir” mean?
The name “Ghafir” (غافر) translates to “The Forgiver” in English.
How to read Surah Ghafir with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Ghafir 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 937.