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Surah Quraysh

Surah Quraysh in Arabic, in English letters and with its meaning.

  • 4 verses
  • Under a minute to recite
  • From the Qur'an

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ لِإِيلَٰفِ قُرَيْشٍإِۦلَٰفِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ ٱلشِّتَآءِ وَٱلصَّيْفِفَلْيَعْبُدُوا۟ رَبَّ هَٰذَا ٱلْبَيْتِٱلَّذِىٓ أَطْعَمَهُم مِّن جُوعٍ وَءَامَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍۭ

Text: The Qur'an, Arabic text in the Uthmani script (reading of Hafs from Asim). Meaning: The Meaning of the Glorious Koran, translated by Marmaduke Pickthall, 1930.
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  1. بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

    Bismi Allahi ar‑Rahmani ar‑Rahim

    In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

  2. 1

    لِإِيلَٰفِ قُرَيْشٍ

    Li'ilafi quraysh

    For the taming of Qureysh.

  3. 2

    إِۦلَٰفِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ ٱلشِّتَآءِ وَٱلصَّيْفِ

    Ilafihim rihlata ash‑shita'i was‑sayf

    For their taming (We cause) the caravans to set forth in winter and summer.

  4. 3

    فَلْيَعْبُدُوا۟ رَبَّ هَٰذَا ٱلْبَيْتِ

    Falya'budu rabba hadha al‑bayt

    So let them worship the Lord of this House,

  5. 4

    ٱلَّذِىٓ أَطْعَمَهُم مِّن جُوعٍ وَءَامَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍۭ

    Alladhi at'amahum min ju'in wa amanahum min khawf

    Who hath fed them against hunger and hath made them safe from fear.

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When it is recited

Many Sunni Muslims recite Surah Quraysh during daily prayers or when reading the Qur'an. It can also be recited at other times as a reminder to give thanks to Allah for provision and safety. There is no prescribed time of day or season specifically for this surah.

  • Daily prayers
  • Qur'an reading
  • Gratitude

Where it comes from

Surah Quraysh comes from the Qur'an and is generally understood to have been revealed in Mecca. It addresses Quraysh, the tribe of the Prophet Muhammad, referring to their trading journeys and calling them to worship the Lord of the Ka'bah.

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Questions about Surah Quraysh

How many verses are in Surah Quraysh?

Surah Quraysh has 4 verses.

What does Surah Quraysh mean?

The surah reminds Quraysh of the blessings associated with their trading journeys, food and safety. It calls them to worship the Lord of the Sacred House, the Ka'bah.

How long does it take to recite?

It generally takes under a minute to recite, though the pace varies from person to person.

Can Surah Quraysh be recited in daily prayers?

Yes. In Sunni practice, it may be recited after Al-Fatihah in the parts of prayer where an additional Qur'anic passage is recited.

What language is Surah Quraysh in?

The original text is Arabic. The English letters help readers follow its pronunciation, while the meaning explains its message in English.

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