Surah Az-Zalzalah Overview — The Earthquake (Chapter 99)

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الزلزلة Az-Zalzalah The Earthquake
Medinan◉ Juz 308 verses5 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Az-Zalzalah (الزلزلة), the ninety-ninth chapter of the Qur'an, comprises 8 verses revealed in Medina. Its principal subjects are cosmology, ethics, and prophethood.

Topical Breakdown

Verses 1–83
  • 1, 2, 3The Great Earthquake
  • 4, 5, 7, 8Individual accountability
  • 6Self-realization of deeds

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◉ Juz 30Madani8 Verses
Thematic Domains
Eschatology — 100%
Verse Tone Progression
Promise (verses 1–1)PromiseCommand (verses 2–2)CommandNarrative (verses 3–4)NarrativeWarning (verses 5–5)WarningNarrative (verses 6–6)NarrativePraise (verses 7–7)PraiseWarning (verses 8–8)Warning012345678
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Praise
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
deeds for the afterlife↔the earth18
deeds for the afterlife↔the day of judgement4
deeds for the afterlife↔divine revelation3
the day of judgement↔the earth3
the day of judgement↔earthquake1
the earth↔divine revelation1
the earth↔earthquake1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Az-Zalzalah?
Surah Az-Zalzalah (الزلزلة) is the 99th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 8 verses revealed in Medina.
What are the main themes of Surah Az-Zalzalah?
The main themes of Surah Az-Zalzalah are cosmology, eschatology, and prophethood.
Is Surah Az-Zalzalah Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Az-Zalzalah is Medinan; it was revealed in Medina and contains 8 verses.
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