Surah Al-Ma'aarij

The Ascending Stairways · Surah 70 · Meccan · 44 verses

Surah number

70 of 114

Verses (ayahs)

Revelation

Meccan

Meaning

The Ascending Stairways

Surah Al-Ma'aarij (The Ascending Stairways) is the 70th chapter of the Qur’an, revealed in Mecca.

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Frequently asked

How many verses are in Surah Al-Ma'aarij?

Surah Al-Ma'aarij has 44 verses (ayahs).

Is Surah Al-Ma'aarij Meccan or Medinan?

Surah Al-Ma'aarij is a Meccan surah. It is the 70th chapter of the Qur’an.

What does Al-Ma'aarij mean?

The name Al-Ma'aarij (المعارج) means “The Ascending Stairways.”

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