Surah At-Takwir

Surah At-Takwir (التكوير) is the eighty-first chapter of the Holy Quran. Its name means “The Overthrowing.” It is a Makki Surah consisting of 29 ayahs and is contained in the thirtieth Juz of the Quran.

Surah At-Takwir describes dramatic changes that will occur at the end of the world and uses them to emphasize the certainty of judgment.

The Surah mentions the sun being folded up, stars falling, mountains moving, seas overflowing, and other events that overturn the familiar order of creation.

It also refers to hidden injustices being exposed, including the questioning of the infant girl who was buried alive.

The Surah then affirms the trustworthiness of the messenger who brought revelation and rejects the claim that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was mad.

It emphasizes that the Quran is a reminder for all people who wish to follow a straight path.

Surah At-Takwir encourages moral seriousness by reminding people that every hidden action will eventually become visible.

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