Surah Al-Mulk الملك (الملك) — Chapter 67

Classification: Meccan · Verses: 30 · Meaning: The Sovereignty

Read Surah Al-Mulk Verse 1 (الملك 67:1) with Word-by-Word Urdu and English meanings, Tajweed pronunciation, and continuous audio recitation on Quran Tashih.

Surah Al-Mulk (الملك - 'The Sovereignty') is the 67th chapter of the Holy Quran, containing 30 verses. It was revealed in Meccan. 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).

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Roman English Transliteration (Opening Verses)

Tabārakal-ladhī bi-yadihil-mulku wa Huwa ‘alā kulli shay'in Qadīr (1) Al-ladhī khalaqal-mawta wal-ḥayāta li-yabluwakum ayyukum aḥsanu ‘amalā, wa Huwal-‘Azīzul-Ghafūr (2).

Sacred Text & Translations (Uthmani Arabic, English & Urdu)

Verse 67:1

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ تَبَٰرَكَ ٱلَّذِى بِيَدِهِ ٱلْمُلْكُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ قَدِيرٌ

English: Blessed is He in whose hand is dominion, and He is over all things competent -

اردو: وہ (خدا) جس کے ہاتھ میں بادشاہی ہے بڑی برکت والا ہے۔ اور وہ ہر چیز پر قادر ہے

Spiritual Virtues & Authentic Hadith

"The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "There is a Surah in the Quran consisting of thirty verses which will intercede for a man until he is forgiven. It is: Tabarakalladhi bi-yadihi al-Mulk (Surah Al-Mulk)."" — Sunan Abi Dawud (1400) & Jami` at-Tirmidhi (2891)

  • A chapter of thirty verses that intercedes for its companion on the Day of Resurrection until all sins are forgiven.
  • Serves as an impenetrable shield and protector from the trial and torment of the grave.
  • Reflects on the creation of life and death, seven heavens, and the sovereignty of the Creator.

Frequently Asked Questions (People Also Ask)

Why should Surah Al-Mulk be recited before sleeping every night?

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would not sleep until he recited Surah As-Sajdah and Surah Al-Mulk. It protects the soul during sleep and intercedes for the believer in the grave.

What are the other names of Surah Al-Mulk?

Surah Al-Mulk is historically designated as Al-Mani'ah (The Defender) and Al-Munjiyah (The Savior) because it rescues its reciter from the punishment of the grave.