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Al-Qalam
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Listen to Surah Al-Qalam (The Pen) — chapter 68 of the Holy Quran — recited by Muhammad Ayyub with Mikaal Waters [Muhsin Khan Translation]. 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-Qalam is a Meccan chapter (sûrah) with 52 verses.
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