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81. سُورَةُ التَّكۡوِيرِ · Meccan · 29 ayat

Surah At-Takwir — The Overthrowing

Known as 'The Overturning', uses striking cosmic imagery for the unraveling of the world at its end.

بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ الرَّحيمِ إِذَا الشَّمسُ كُوِّرَت

Itha alshshamsu kuwwirat

1. When the sun is overthrown

وَإِذَا النُّجومُ انكَدَرَت

Waitha alnnujoomu inkadarat

2. And when the stars fall

وَإِذَا الجِبالُ سُيِّرَت

Waitha aljibalu suyyirat

3. And when the hills are moved

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How many ayat does Surah At-Takwir have?

Surah At-Takwir has 29 ayat and is a Meccan surah.

What does Surah At-Takwir mean?

At-Takwir means "The Overthrowing". Known as 'The Overturning', uses striking cosmic imagery for the unraveling of the world at its end.