Surah-Al-Ankabut

Surah Al-Ankabut (العنكبوت) is the twenty-ninth chapter of the Holy Quran. Its name means “The Spider.” It is a Makki Surah consisting of 69 ayahs and extends across the twentieth and twenty-first Juz of the Quran.

Surah Al-Ankabut focuses on the tests that accompany faith and explains that simply claiming belief does not mean a person will never face difficulty.

The Surah refers to earlier prophets including Nuh, Ibrahim, Lut, and Shu'ayb, peace be upon them, and shows how they remained committed to Allah's message despite rejection from their communities.

Its name comes from the example of the spider's house, which is used to illustrate the weakness of relying on false objects of worship or sources of protection instead of Allah.

The Surah also encourages believers to maintain prayer, recite the revelation, and avoid being overwhelmed by pressure from people who oppose the truth.

It reminds readers that the earth of Allah is vast and that faith, obedience, and worship should remain priorities even when circumstances change.

Surah Al-Ankabut encourages perseverance and teaches that sincere effort made for the sake of Allah is never lost.

On this page, you can view the Quran pages of Surah Al-Ankabut, access its PDF, and listen to the complete Surah Al-Ankabut audio recitation. The audio feature allows visitors to listen while following the Quran pages on screen.