لِإِيلَٰفِ قُرَيْشٍ
Li-ilaafi quraish
For the covenants (of security and safeguard enjoyed) by the Quraish,
Surah 106 · 4 ayahs · Meccan Surah Quraysh — Quraysh
سُورَةُ قُرَيۡشٍ
MeaningQuraysh
RevelationMeccan
Ayahs4
LocationJuz 30
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Surah Quraysh (سُورَةُ قُرَيۡشٍ), “Quraysh”, is the 106th chapter of the Holy Qur'an. It is a Meccan surah with 4 ayahs, found in juz 30. Below is the full Arabic text with transliteration and the English translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali. Sura Kurejš — arapski tekst, transliteracija i audio.
About Surah Quraysh
Quraysh is a short Meccan surah of four verses, closely connected to Al-Fil. It reminds the tribe of Quraysh of the security and the trade journeys of winter and summer that Allah ﷻ gave them, and calls them to worship the Lord of this House, who fed them against hunger and made them safe from fear.
Main themes
- The winter and summer journeys of Quraysh
- Worship the Lord of this House
- Provision against hunger and safety from fear
Virtues and when it is recited
No special reward is narrated for this surah beyond the general reward of reciting the Qur'an — ten good deeds for every letter (at-Tirmidhi 2910). It teaches gratitude for food and safety, the two blessings on which everyday life rests.
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Questions about Surah Quraysh
How many ayahs are in Surah Quraysh?
Surah Quraysh has 4 ayahs (verses).
Is Surah Quraysh Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Quraysh is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca before the Hijrah.
Which juz is Surah Quraysh in?
Surah Quraysh is in juz 30 of the Qur'an.
What does Quraysh mean?
The name Quraysh is usually translated as "Quraysh". In Bosnian the surah is known as Kurejš.
What is Surah Quraysh about?
Quraysh is a short Meccan surah of four verses, closely connected to Al-Fil. It reminds the tribe of Quraysh of the security and the trade journeys of winter and summer that Allah ﷻ gave them, and calls them to worship the Lord of this House, who fed them against hunger and made them safe from fear.
What are the virtues of Surah Quraysh?
No special reward is narrated for this surah beyond the general reward of reciting the Qur'an — ten good deeds for every letter (at-Tirmidhi 2910). It teaches gratitude for food and safety, the two blessings on which everyday life rests.
Surah Quraysh: Arabic text, transliteration and translation
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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
إِۦلَٰفِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ ٱلشِّتَآءِ وَٱلصَّيْفِ
Elaafihim rihlatash shitaa-i wass saif
Their covenants (covering) journeys by winter and summer,-
فَلْيَعْبُدُوا۟ رَبَّ هَٰذَا ٱلْبَيْتِ
Fal y'abudu rabba haazal-bait
Let them adore the Lord of this House,
ٱلَّذِىٓ أَطْعَمَهُم مِّن جُوعٍۢ وَءَامَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍۭ
Allazi at'amahum min ju'inw-wa-aamana hum min khawf
Who provides them with food against hunger, and with security against fear (of danger).
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Arabic text: Uthmani script. Transliteration and English translation (Abdullah Yusuf Ali) via the AlQuran Cloud API. Audio: QuranicAudio.