Surah Al-Qalam

Surah Al-Qalam (القلم) is the sixty-eighth chapter of the Holy Quran. Its name means “The Pen.” It is a Makki Surah consisting of 52 ayahs and is contained in the twenty-ninth Juz of the Quran.

Surah Al-Qalam defends the character and mission of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and warns against arrogance, greed, and moral compromise.

The Surah opens with an oath by the pen and affirms that the Prophet ﷺ possesses outstanding character.

It warns against following people who are dishonest, insulting, obstructive, and proud because of wealth or children.

A major section tells the story of the owners of a garden who planned to harvest their produce while preventing the poor from receiving anything.

Their garden was destroyed, leading them to recognize their wrongdoing and teaching a lesson about gratitude and social responsibility.

Surah Al-Qalam encourages patience and warns believers not to react impulsively when facing rejection or hostility.

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