Surah Ash-Sharh (الشَّرْح) — The Expansion of Breast
8 Verses · Juz 30 · Meccan · Surah #94
About Surah Ash-Sharh
Surah Ash-Sharh (also known as Surah Al-Inshirah or "Alam Nashrah") is the 94th chapter of the Quran with 8 short but profound verses. It continues the theme of Surah Ad-Duha, reassuring the Prophet ﷺ of Allah's support and promising: "Verily, with hardship comes ease" — a promise repeated twice in the same surah, making it a powerful source of hope for all believers facing difficulty.
Virtues & Hadith
""For indeed, with hardship will be ease. Indeed, with hardship will be ease." — Allah repeated this promise twice in the same surah."
— Quran 94:5-6
"One hardship cannot overcome two eases — because "ease" (yusr) appears twice while "hardship" (usr) refers to the same one burden."
"فَإِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا" (Indeed, with hardship comes ease) appears twice in Surah Ash-Sharh (verses 5 and 6). Scholars note the Arabic indicates one hardship cannot overcome two eases.
What is another name for Surah Ash-Sharh?
Surah Ash-Sharh is also known as Surah Al-Inshirah and "Alam Nashrah" — from its opening words "Did We not expand for you your chest?"
How many verses does Surah Ash-Sharh have?
Surah Ash-Sharh has 8 verses and is the 94th chapter of the Quran in Juz 30.
Is Surah Ash-Sharh related to Surah Ad-Duha?
Yes. Ad-Duha and Ash-Sharh are considered companion surahs — both were revealed to comfort the Prophet ﷺ and are often recited together in prayer.