Surah Taa-Haa (سُورَةُ طه) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir
Read Surah Taa-Haa — the 20th chapter of the Quran with 135 verses. Taa-Haa. English translation and commentary.
Overview
Taa-Haa (سُورَةُ طه) — "Taa-Haa" is the 20th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 135 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.
Selected Verses
Verse 1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ طه
O MAN!
Verse 2
مَآ أَنزَلْنَا عَلَيْكَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ لِتَشْقَىٰٓ
We did not bestow the Qur'an on thee from on high to make thee unhappy,
Verse 3
إِلَّا تَذْكِرَةًۭ لِّمَن يَخْشَىٰ
but only as an exhortation to all who stand in awe [of God]:
Verse 4
تَنزِيلًۭا مِّمَّنْ خَلَقَ ٱلْأَرْضَ وَٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ ٱلْعُلَى
a revelation from Him who has created the earth and the high heavens
Verse 5
ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ عَلَى ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱسْتَوَىٰ
the Most Gracious, established on the throne of His almightiness?
Verse 6
لَهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا وَمَا تَحْتَ ٱلثَّرَىٰ
Unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth, as well as all that is between them and all that is beneath the sod.
Verse 7
وَإِن تَجْهَرْ بِٱلْقَوْلِ فَإِنَّهُۥ يَعْلَمُ ٱلسِّرَّ وَأَخْفَى
And if thou say anything aloud, [He hears it] since, behold, He knows [even] the secret [thoughts of man] as well as all that is yet more hidden [within him].
Verse 8
ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ لَهُ ٱلْأَسْمَآءُ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ
God-there is no deity save Him; His [alone] are the attributes of perfection!
Verse 9
وَهَلْ أَتَىٰكَ حَدِيثُ مُوسَىٰٓ
AND HAS the story of Moses ever come within thy ken?
Verse 10
إِذْ رَءَا نَارًۭا فَقَالَ لِأَهْلِهِ ٱمْكُثُوٓا۟ إِنِّىٓ ءَانَسْتُ نَارًۭا لَّعَلِّىٓ ءَاتِيكُم مِّنْهَا بِقَبَسٍ أَوْ أَجِدُ عَلَى ٱلنَّارِ هُدًۭى
Lo! he saw a fire [in the desert]; and so he said to his family: "Wait here! Behold, I perceive a fire [far away]: perhaps I can bring you a brand there from, or find at the fire some guidance."
...and 125 more verses. Read the full surah in your Quran or via a trusted Islamic app.
Key Themes
The surah of Taa-Haa (Taa-Haa) 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 Taa-Haa 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 Taa-Haa revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.
Q: How many verses does Surah Taa-Haa have? It contains 135 ayaat (verses).
Q: What does "Taa-Haa" mean? The name "Taa-Haa" translates to "Taa-Haa" in English.