Surah Al-Inshiqaaq

The Splitting Open · Surah 84 · Meccan · 25 verses

Surah number

84 of 114

Verses (ayahs)

Revelation

Meccan

Meaning

The Splitting Open

Surah Al-Inshiqaaq (The Splitting Open) is the 84th chapter of the Qur’an, revealed in Mecca.

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Frequently asked

How many verses are in Surah Al-Inshiqaaq?

Surah Al-Inshiqaaq has 25 verses (ayahs).

Is Surah Al-Inshiqaaq Meccan or Medinan?

Surah Al-Inshiqaaq is a Meccan surah. It is the 84th chapter of the Qur’an.

What does Al-Inshiqaaq mean?

The name Al-Inshiqaaq (الانشقاق) means “The Splitting Open.”

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