The Surah takes its name from the mention of ‘az-Zumar’ in (39:71) and (39:73). These are the only mention of the words zumar in the whole Qur’an.click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againAz-Zumar (Arabic: الزمر, ’az-zumar; meaning: “The Troops, The Throngs”) is the 39th chapter (surah) of the Qur’an, the central religious text of Islam. It contains 75 verses (ayat).The Surah talks about the true religion. It is to serve Allah sincerely and to avoid Shirk. Tawhid brings the blessings of Allah, while Shirk has terrible consequences. The Believers are told not to despair and lose heart. If it is difficult for them to practice their religion in one place, they can migrate from that land. The unbelievers are told that they can do whatever they wish, but they cannot turn the Believers away from the path of faith.
