Surah Al-Mulk الملك (الملك) — Chapter 67
Classification: Meccan · Verses: 30 · Meaning: The Sovereignty
Read Surah Al-Mulk Verse 30 (الملك 67:30) 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).
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 67:30
قُلْ أَرَءَيْتُمْ إِنْ أَصْبَحَ مَآؤُكُمْ غَوْرًۭا فَمَن يَأْتِيكُم بِمَآءٍۢ مَّعِينٍۭ
English: Say, "Have you considered: if your water was to become sunken [into the earth], then who could bring you flowing water?"
اردو: کہو کہ بھلا دیکھو تو اگر تمہارا پانی (جو تم پیتے ہو اور برتے ہو) خشک ہوجائے تو (خدا کے) سوا کون ہے جو تمہارے لئے شیریں پانی کا چشمہ بہا لائے
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.