Surah 94 · 8 verses · Makki
Surah Ash-Sharh الشرح
The 94th chapter of the Quran, Surah Ash-Sharh (“The Relief”), has 8 verses. It is a Makki surah, revealed in Makkah before the Hijrah, and was the 12th surah to be revealed. It sits in juz 30, on page 596 of the Madani Mushaf. It belongs to Juz Amma, the last part of the Quran, which many people memorise first. Also searched as Surah Alam Nashrah, Surah Inshirah.
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Read Surah Ash-Sharh with English translation
Arabic: Uthmani script. English: Saheeh International. Tap a verse number to open that verse.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
- 1
أَلَمْ نَشْرَحْ لَكَ صَدْرَكَ
Did We not expand for you, [O Muḥammad], your breast?
- 2
وَوَضَعْنَا عَنكَ وِزْرَكَ
And We removed from you your burden
- 3
ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنقَضَ ظَهْرَكَ
Which had weighed upon your back
- 4
وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ
And raised high for you your repute.
- 5
فَإِنَّ مَعَ ٱلْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease [i.e., relief].
- 6
إِنَّ مَعَ ٱلْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.
- 7
فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَٱنصَبْ
So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].
- 8
وَإِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ فَٱرْغَب
And to your Lord direct [your] longing.
Frequently asked questions
How many verses are in Surah Ash-Sharh?
Surah Ash-Sharh has 8 verses (ayat) and about 27 words, on page 596 of the Madani Mushaf.
Is Surah Ash-Sharh Makki or Madani?
It is Makki: revealed in Makkah, 12th in the order of revelation.
Which juz is Surah Ash-Sharh in?
Surah Ash-Sharh is in juz 30.
What does Ash-Sharh mean?
Ash-Sharh (الشرح) means “The Relief”.
How do I make a Surah Sharh video with translation?
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