Surah At-Tur (سُورَةُ الطُّورِ) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir
Read Surah At-Tur — the 52nd chapter of the Quran with 49 verses. The Mount. English translation and commentary.
Overview
At-Tur (سُورَةُ الطُّورِ) — "The Mount" is the 52nd chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 49 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.
Selected Verses
Verse 1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَٱلطُّورِ
CONSIDER Mount Sinai!
Verse 2
وَكِتَٰبٍۢ مَّسْطُورٍۢ
Consider [God’s] revelation, inscribed
Verse 3
فِى رَقٍّۢ مَّنشُورٍۢ
on wide-open scrolls.
Verse 4
وَٱلْبَيْتِ ٱلْمَعْمُورِ
Consider the long-enduring house [of worship]!
Verse 5
وَٱلسَّقْفِ ٱلْمَرْفُوعِ
Consider the vault [of heaven] raised high!
Verse 6
وَٱلْبَحْرِ ٱلْمَسْجُورِ
Consider the surf-swollen sea!
Verse 7
إِنَّ عَذَابَ رَبِّكَ لَوَٰقِعٌۭ
VERILY, [O man,] the suffering decreed by thy Sustainer [for the sinners] will indeed come to pass:
Verse 8
مَّا لَهُۥ مِن دَافِعٍۢ
there is none who could avert it.
Verse 9
يَوْمَ تَمُورُ ٱلسَّمَآءُ مَوْرًۭا
[It will come to pass] on the Day when the skies will be convulsed in [a great] convulsion,
Verse 10
وَتَسِيرُ ٱلْجِبَالُ سَيْرًۭا
and the mountains will move with [an awesome] movement.
...and 39 more verses. Read the full surah in your Quran or via a trusted Islamic app.
Key Themes
The surah of At-Tur (The Mount) covers important Islamic themes including faith, guidance, and the relationship between humanity and Allah. As a Meccan (Makki) surah, it reflects the spiritual and theological context of that period of revelation.
Virtues of Reading This Surah
Regular recitation of the Quran is highly encouraged. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
"The best of you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it." — Sahih Al-Bukhari
Reading any portion of the Quran brings immense rewards. Make a habit of reciting Surah At-Tur as part of your daily Quran reading.
How to Recite
- Make wudu (ritual purification) before touching the Mushaf
- Begin with "A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim" (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil)
- Begin with Bismillah (except in Surah At-Tawbah)
- Recite with tarteel (measured, deliberate pace)
- Reflect on the meaning as you recite
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was Surah At-Tur revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.
Q: How many verses does Surah At-Tur have? It contains 49 ayaat (verses).
Q: What does "The Mount" mean? The name "At-Tur" translates to "The Mount" in English.