Surah Maryam PDF: Free Printable Arabic Text
All 98 ayat of Surah Maryam, the 19th surah of the Qur'an, in clear Arabic on lined pages, free to print.
Updated 25 October 2026
Surah Maryam is the 19th surah of the Qur'an. It has 98 ayat, was revealed in Makkah, and is found in Juz 16. It is the only surah named after a woman: Maryam, the mother of Prophet 'Isa (peace be upon him).
It tells of Prophet Zakariyya's prayer for a child and the birth of Yahya, then of Maryam and the miraculous birth of 'Isa, who speaks from the cradle. It goes on to remember Ibrahim and his father, Musa, Isma'il and Idris (peace be upon them), and returns again and again to the mercy of Allah, the Most Merciful.
This sheet gives you the full surah in clear Arabic, with each ayah numbered and wide lines that never touch the letters, so it is easy to read, follow with a finger and memorise. Print it in A4 or US Letter size.
Step by step
- 1Print the sheet
Download the A4 or US Letter PDF and print the 8 pages. The first page is the cover; the surah starts on page 2.
- 2Read it through once
Recite the surah slowly, following each line with your finger.
- 3Learn it in small parts
Memorise 2 to 3 ayat at a time. Repeat each part until you can say it without looking.
- 4Join the parts
Once a new part is secure, recite it together with the parts before it.
- 5Recite it in your prayers
Recite the parts you have learned in your voluntary prayers, so they stay fresh.
About Surah Maryam
- 19th surah of the Qur'an, revealed in Makkah
- 98 ayat, in Juz 16
- The only surah named after a woman
- Tells of Zakariyya, Yahya, Maryam and the birth of 'Isa (peace be upon them)
How to use it
Print the sheet and keep it where you recite. Read the whole surah once a day, then memorise a few ayat at a time. If you are learning to read Arabic or want help with correct pronunciation, a teacher can listen to your recitation and correct it.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ayat are in Surah Maryam?
Surah Maryam has 98 ayat. It is the 19th surah of the Qur'an and is found in Juz 16.
Was Surah Maryam revealed in Makkah or Madinah?
It is a Makki surah, revealed in Makkah.
Why is it called Surah Maryam?
It is named after Maryam, the mother of Prophet 'Isa (peace be upon him), whose story it tells. It is the only surah named after a woman.
Can I read it online instead?
Yes. Open it in our Qur'an reader at jamiahafs.com/quran, page by page as printed.
Is this PDF free to print?
Yes. Download the A4 or US Letter PDF and print as many copies as you like for yourself, your family or your class.
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