Surah Al Hijr by Shuraim & Sudais with Urdu Translation

Recitation Surah Al-Hijr 15 with Urdu Translation

• In Para / Juzz Number: 13 and 14
• Number of verses: 99
• Revealed in: Makkah — Makki
• Reciters: Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais and Shaykh Saud Al-Shuraim
• Urdu Translation: Qari Fateh Muhammad Jalhendri

The Central Theme and Topic of the Surah

Surah Al-Hijr reassures the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, that rejection and mockery cannot defeat Allah’s revelation. It declares that Allah has sent down the Reminder and will preserve it. The refusal of opponents to believe is shown as a problem of persistent denial, rather than a lack of signs in the world around them.

The creation of the heavens and earth, the provision of sustenance, and the giving of life and death demonstrate Allah’s power and wisdom. The account of Adam’s creation and Iblis’s refusal to bow reveals the destructive nature of pride. Iblis seeks to mislead humanity, but he has no authority over Allah’s sincere servants. This places the struggle against temptation within a wider call to humility and obedience.

The surah then contrasts Allah’s mercy with the seriousness of His punishment. The angels bring good news to Ibrahim, peace be upon him, before the account turns to the people of Lut and their refusal to abandon wrongdoing. The people of Al-Hijr, associated with Thamud, are also recalled as a community whose secure dwellings could not protect them after they rejected guidance.

The closing verses encourage the Prophet to continue conveying his message despite distress at people’s words. He is directed towards praise, prostration, and worship, and reminded of the great gift of revelation. The surah’s central message combines confidence in Allah’s protection with personal perseverance: believers should resist pride, learn from earlier communities, and remain devoted to worship throughout the trials of life.

Source: Ma’ariful Qur’an — 15:1; 15:9; 15:26; 15:51; 15:80; 15:87.

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