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As-Sajdah, ayah 1

Quran 32:1 — As-Sajdah · "Alif, Lam, Meem."

Verse 1 of 30 · Surah As-Sajdah (السجدة) — The Prostration. This is the 32nd chapter of the Holy Quran, a Meccan surah. Located in Juz 21.

Translations of As-Sajdah 32:1

4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.

Transliteration

Alif-Laaam-Meeem

Saheeh International
Alif, Lam, Meem.

Modern standard English translation, published by Abul-Qasim.

Marmaduke Pickthall
Alif. Lam. Mim

1930 — first English translation of the Qur'an by a Muslim scholar.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali
A. L. M.

1934 — widely-cited classic English rendering with commentary tradition.

Kementerian Agama RI
Alif Laam Miim

Bahasa Indonesia, edition id.indonesian, supplied through Al-Quran Cloud.

Surrounding verses in Surah As-Sajdah

Frequently asked about As-Sajdah 32:1

What does Quran 32:1 say?

Alif, Lam, Meem. This is verse 1 of Surah As-Sajdah (السجدة, "The Prostration"), a Meccan surah.

What is the Arabic text of Surah As-Sajdah verse 1?

The Arabic text: الم — transliteration: Alif-Laaam-Meeem.

Which juz and page is Quran 32:1 in?

As-Sajdah 32:1 appears in Juz 21, on Mushaf page 415.

How many verses does Surah As-Sajdah have?

Surah As-Sajdah contains 30 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 32nd surah of the Quran and was revealed in Mecca.

About Surah As-Sajdah

Surah As-Sajdah (السجدة) — The Prostration — is the 32nd chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 30 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Mecca, making it a Meccan surah in the traditional classification.

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