Surah Al-Kafirun الكَافِرُون

About Surah Al-Kafirun

What is Surah Al-Kafirun about?

Surah Al-Kafirun is a Meccan chapter of 6 ayahs declaring clear religious distinction: I do not worship what you worship, nor do you worship what I worship. It closes with each side left to its own way: for you your religion, and for me mine.

Why is Surah Al-Kafirun recited before sleep?

Surah Al-Kafirun is recited before sleep on the basis of a report that the Prophet advised reciting it at the end of night prayer before sleeping, calling it a disavowal of shirk. It is recorded in Sunan at-Tirmidhi (3403), where he graded it hasan gharib, and in Sunan Abi Dawud (5055). Its grading is discussed by scholars, so treat it as a recommended practice, not a ruling.

How long does Surah Al-Kafirun take to recite?

Recordings of Surah Al-Kafirun on JUZZ run from about 0.3 minutes with Saood Ash-Shuraym to about 1.3 minutes with Abdul Basit, Mujawwad, based on 47 timed recordings in the catalogue. With 6 ayahs, murattal styles sit at the shorter end and mujawwad or teaching recitations run slower; the player speed setting changes the time too.

How many verses (ayahs) are in Surah Al-Kafirun?

Surah Al-Kafirun has 6 ayahs.

Is Surah Al-Kafirun Meccan or Medinan?

Surah Al-Kafirun is a Meccan surah.

Which juz is Surah Al-Kafirun in?

Surah Al-Kafirun lies entirely within Juz 30.