Surah Al Ala Transliteration and Benefits

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February 16, 2025
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Surah Al Ala Transliteration (Arabic text: الأعلى) is the 87th chapter of the Holy Qur’an. The surah titled in English means “The Most High”. Surah Al Ala consists of 19 verses only.

الأعلى Al-Ala Meaning “The Most High”
Revelation:	Meccan
No. of Ayat:	19 verses
Chapter of Qur’an:	#87
Position:	Juz 30

About this Surah:

Reciting Surah A’la on Friday, “The Messenger of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) used to recite Surah Al Ala in Jumu’ah prayer: ‘Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High (Al-A’la 87) and: ‘Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming Al-Ghashiyah 88)

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Here is Surah Al-A’la in Arabic along with its transliteration:

Ayat No.	Arabic Text	Transliteration
1	سَبِّحِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ	Sab-bihisma rabbika al-A’la
2	ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ فَسَوَّىٰ	Alladhi khalaqa fasawwaa
3	وَٱلَّذِى قَدَّرَ فَهَدَىٰ	Wa alladhi qaddara fahadaa
4	وَٱلَّذِىٓ أَخْرَجَ ٱلْمَرْعَىٰ	Wa alladhi akhraja al-mar’aa
5	فَجَعَلَهُۥ غُثَاءًۭ أَحْوَىٰ	Faja’alahu ghuthaa’an ahwaa
6	سَنُقْرِئُكَ فَلَا تَنسَىٰ	Sanaqri’uka falaa tansa
7	إِلَّا مَا شَاءَ ٱللَّهُ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ يَعْلَمُ ٱلْجَهْرَ وَمَا يَخْفَىٰ	Illaa ma shaa’ Allahu; innahu ya’lamu aljahra wama yakhfaa
8	وَنُيَسِّرُكَ لِلْيُسْرَىٰ	Wa yusiruka lilyusraa
9	فَذَكِّرْ إِن نَّفَعَتِ ٱلذِّكْرَىٰ	Fadhakkir in naf’atidhikraa
10	سَيَذَّكَّرُ مَن يَخْشَىٰ	Sayadhakkaru man yakhshaa
11	وَيَتَجَنَّبُهَا ٱلْأَشْقَىٰ	Wayatajanabuhaa al-ashqaa
12	ٱلَّذِى يُصْلَىٰ ٱلنَّارَ ٱلْكُبْرَىٰ	Alladhi yuslaa al-naara al-kubraa
13	ثُمَّ لَا يَمُوتُ فِيهَا وَلَا يَحْيَا	Thumma laa yamootu feehaa walaa yahyaa
14	قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن تَزَكَّىٰ	Qad aflaha man tazzakaa
15	وَذَكَرَ ٱسْمَ رَبِّهِۦ فَصَلَّىٰ	Wadhakara isma rabbihi fasallaa
16	بَلْ تُؤْثِرُونَ ٱلْحَيَاةَ ٱلدُّنْيَا	Bal tuthiruna al-hayata al-dunya
17	وَٱلْءَاخِرَةُ خَيْرٌۭ وَأَبْقَىٰ	Wal-akhiratu khayrun wa abqaa
18	إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَفِى ٱلصُّحُفِ ٱلْأُولَىٰ	Inna haadhaa lafee al-suhufi al-ooolaa
19	صُحُفِ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ وَمُوسَىٰ	Suhufi Ibraheema wa Moosaa

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Benefits of Reciting Surah Al Ala

Reciting Surah Al-Ala have spiritual benefits, including drawing closer to Allah Almighty and reinforcing one’s faith. Surah Al Ala is a reminder of His greatness and mercy.

The Surah’s soothing verses can provide peace and tranquility, Peace Calm, helping to reduce stress, Worries and anxiety. The act of recitation Surah Al Ala is meditative and can enhance mental clarity.