Read and listen to Surah Ar-Rahman (الرحمن), chapter 55 (Medinan, 78 verses). Word-by-word Urdu & English meanings, audio, and Shan-e-Nuzool — ad-free on Quran Tashih.
Surah Ar-Rahman (الرحمن - 'The Beneficent') is the 55th chapter of the Holy Quran, containing 78 verses. It was revealed in Medinan. This page presents the complete Uthmani Arabic text with color-coded Tajweed rules (including 16-Line Tajweedi Mus'haf & card views), Word-by-Word Urdu & English Translation, Arabic Root Morphology (جذور), Roman Transliteration, continuous audio recitation by Sheikh Mishary Rashid Alafasy, and authentic Shan-e-Nuzool (Asbab al-Nuzul: causes and historical context of revelation).
Sacred Text & Translations (Uthmani Arabic, English & Urdu)
Verse 55:1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ
English: The Most Merciful
اردو: (خدا جو) نہایت مہربان
Verse 55:2
عَلَّمَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ
English: Taught the Qur'an,
اردو: اسی نے قرآن کی تعلیم فرمائی
Verse 55:3
خَلَقَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ
English: Created man,
اردو: اسی نے انسان کو پیدا کیا
Verse 55:4
عَلَّمَهُ ٱلْبَيَانَ
English: [And] taught him eloquence.
اردو: اسی نے اس کو بولنا سکھایا
Verse 55:5
ٱلشَّمْسُ وَٱلْقَمَرُ بِحُسْبَانٍۢ
English: The sun and the moon [move] by precise calculation,
اردو: سورج اور چاند ایک حساب مقرر سے چل رہے ہیں
Verse 55:6
وَٱلنَّجْمُ وَٱلشَّجَرُ يَسْجُدَانِ
English: And the stars and trees prostrate.
اردو: اور بوٹیاں اور درخت سجدہ کر رہے ہیں
Verse 55:7
وَٱلسَّمَآءَ رَفَعَهَا وَوَضَعَ ٱلْمِيزَانَ
English: And the heaven He raised and imposed the balance
اردو: اور اسی نے آسمان کو بلند کیا اور ترازو قائم کی
Verse 55:8
أَلَّا تَطْغَوْا۟ فِى ٱلْمِيزَانِ
English: That you not transgress within the balance.
اردو: کہ ترازو (سے تولنے) میں حد سے تجاوز نہ کرو
Verse 55:9
وَأَقِيمُوا۟ ٱلْوَزْنَ بِٱلْقِسْطِ وَلَا تُخْسِرُوا۟ ٱلْمِيزَانَ
English: And establish weight in justice and do not make deficient the balance.
اردو: اور انصاف کے ساتھ ٹھیک تولو۔ اور تول کم مت کرو
Verse 55:10
وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَضَعَهَا لِلْأَنَامِ
English: And the earth He laid [out] for the creatures.
اردو: اور اسی نے خلقت کے لئے زمین بچھائی
Spiritual Virtues & Authentic Hadith
"The Prophet (ﷺ) recited Surah Ar-Rahman to the Jinn, and whenever he recited "Which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?", they responded: "There is nothing among Your bounties that we deny, O our Lord, all praise is due to You."" — Jami` at-Tirmidhi (3291)
- Characterized by the powerful repeating refrain: "Which of the favors of your Lord will you twain deny?" (31 times).
- Highlights the vast cosmic balance, oceans, Paradise, and divine mercy bestowed upon humanity and Jinn.
- Inspires profound humility, gratitude, and remembrance of Allah's boundless blessings.
Frequently Asked Questions (People Also Ask)
What is the central theme of Surah Ar-Rahman?
Surah Ar-Rahman highlights the magnificent manifestations of Allah's creative power, mercy, and justice across both Earth and Paradise, addressing both humankind and Jinn.
How many times is "Fabi ayyi ala'i Rabbikuma tukaththiban" repeated?
The verse "So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?" is repeated 31 times throughout Surah Ar-Rahman as an emotional and spiritual reminder of divine gratitude.