Question 1

What is Surah Al-Balad about?

Accepted Answer

Surah Al-Balad (سُورَةُ البَلَدِ), meaning "The City", is the 90th surah of the Quran. It contains 20 verses and was revealed in Makkah. Read the full surah with Arabic text, English translation, and audio recitation on HalalHQ.

Question 2

How many verses are in Surah Al-Balad?

Accepted Answer

Surah Al-Balad contains 20 verses (ayahs). It is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Makkah before the Hijrah.

Question 3

Is Surah Al-Balad Makki or Madani?

Accepted Answer

Surah Al-Balad is a Meccan surah (revealed in Makkah). Makki surahs generally focus on core beliefs: the oneness of Allah, the Day of Judgement, and stories of earlier prophets.