Surah Mulk Verses All 30 Ayat Explained
Surah Al-Mulk contains exactly 30 verses (ayah). Each verse explores themes of Allah's sovereignty, the temporary nature of worldly life, warnings to disbelievers, and the promise of mercy for believers. The surah begins with 'Tabarak alladhi biyadihil mulk' — Blessed is He in whose hand is dominion.
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Surah Mulk at a Glance
30
Total Verses
67
Surah Number
مكية
Classification
29
Juz Number
First and Last Verses
Verse 1 — The Opening
تَبَارَكَ الَّذِي بِيَدِهِ الْمُلْكُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
"Blessed is He in whose hand is dominion, and He is over all things competent."
Verse 30 — The Closing
وَقَالُوا لَوْ كُنَّا نَسْمَعُ أَوْ نَعْقِلُ مَا كُنَّا فِي أَصْحَابِ السَّعِيرِ
"And they will say, 'If only we had been listening or reasoning, we would not be among the companions of the Blaze.'"
Key Thematic Verses
Verses 3-4 — The Perfect Creation
Allah created seven heavens in layers — you will not see any flaw in the creation of the Most Merciful. Look again — do you see any breaks?
Verses 13-14 — The All-Knowing Creator
Whether you conceal your speech or declare it, He knows what is within the chests. Does He who created not know?
Verse 15 — The Earth Made Subservient
It is He who made the earth tame for you, so walk upon its shoulders and eat of His provision.
Verse 19 — The Birds in Flight
Do they not look at the birds above them with wings outspread and folded in? None holds them aloft except the Most Merciful.
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Surah Mulk Verse Index
Browse all 30 verses of Surah Mulk individually. Each page includes Arabic, transliteration, English translation, word breakdown, tafsir note, and audio.
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