About This Recitation

Listen to Surah Al-Ḥujurât (The Private Quarters) — chapter 49 of the Holy Quran — recited by Dr. Shawqy Hamed [Mujawwad]. This free, high-quality MP3 recitation is ideal for listening in the car, while travelling, or during study and memorization (hifz). Play, pause, and repeat as often as you like, or follow along with the full Arabic text and translation. No download or sign-up is needed to listen.

Surah Al-Ḥujurât is a Madinan chapter (sûrah) with 18 verses.

For recitation study, listen first for pronunciation and pauses, then open the matching Quran reader to follow the Arabic wording verse by verse.

Repeat a short passage several times before moving on. This makes the rhythm, verse endings, and meaning easier to connect during review.

A useful study session is simple: choose one goal, listen to the complete track, read the same passage, and then replay the section that needs more attention.

Use the related links on this page to move from audio to the Quran reader, audiobook, or another reciter. Comparing pace and pauses can help with memorization and careful review.

Before memorizing a new passage, listen once without reading and notice the reciter's stops. Then read the same verses slowly so the written words and the sound become easier to connect.

When a verse feels difficult, avoid replaying the whole chapter each time. Replay a small range, follow the Arabic text, and return to the full recitation after the passage feels familiar.