Surah Al-Jinn
Surah 72 · The Jinn · 28 verses · meccan
The Jinn — al-Jinn, who heard the Quran being recited and reported back to their own people.
The story
One night, a group of jinn were passing by and heard the Prophet ﷺ reciting Quran. They were so amazed that they believed straight away and went home to tell all the other jinn about it.
How it unfolds
AYAH 1-15
An amazing recitation
The jinn's own report — what they heard, what they concluded, and their divisions.
AYAH 16-19
Abundant water
Uprightness on the path met with abundant provision.
AYAH 20-28
Only a messenger
No power to harm or guide, and knowledge of the unseen kept with Allah.
Verses to carry
- 72:1"We have heard an amazing recitation." Belief formed from a single hearing.
- 72:13"Whoever believes in his Lord will not fear deprivation or burden."
- 72:16"If they had remained straight on the way, We would have given them abundant water."
Remember this
The Quran is so beautiful that even beings we cannot see stopped to listen.
Talk about it
Have you ever heard Quran recited so beautifully that you stopped to listen?