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Surah Ghafir (غافر)

The Forgiver

Surah Details

Verses

85

Pages

937956

Revelation

Meccan

Juz

24

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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.

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