Surah · 3 of 114
آل عمران
Ali 'Imran
Family of ImranMedinan◉ Juz 3 · 4200 verses12 Concepts
About This Surah
Surah Ali 'Imran (آل عمران) is the 3rd chapter of the Qur'an, with 200 verses revealed in Medina. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and prophethood. It prominently features Ibrahim and Isa. It contains Ayat al-Shahada (3:18) and Ayat al-Mubahalah (3:61).
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2042
- 1Disjointed Letters
- 1Divine Revelation
- 2, 62Monotheism
- 2The Ever-Living and All-Sustaining
- 3Confirmation of Previous Scriptures
- 3The Holy Quran
- 3The Torah and the Gospel
- 4The Criterion
- 4Warning of Severe Punishment
- 5, 29Divine omniscience
- 6Creation in the Womb
- 6, 40Divine Power and Will
- 7Ambiguous Verses
- 7Clear Verses
- 7Deeply Rooted Scholars
- 8Seeking Divine Mercy
- 8Steadfastness in Faith
- 9Fulfillment of the Divine Promise
- 9The Day of Resurrection
- 10Futility of Wealth and Offspring Against God
- 10The Fuel of Hellfire
- 11Retribution for Denial
- 11The Fate of Pharaoh and Past Tyrants
- 12Defeat and Gathering in Hell
- 13Divine Support to the Believers
- 13The Battle of Badr
- 14Allure of Worldly Desires
- 14The Transience of Worldly Life
- 15Description of Paradise
- 15Divine Pleasure
- 16Salvation from the Fire
- 16Seeking Forgiveness
- 17Devotion and Charity
- 17Patience and Truthfulness
- 17Seeking Forgiveness at Dawn
- 18Divine Justice
- 18Divine Testimony of Oneness
- 18Witness of Angels and Scholars
- 19Religious Schism and Envy
- 19The True Religion
- 20The Duty of Conveying the Message
- 20Total Submission to God
Verses 21–4035
- 21Killing the Prophets Unjustly
- 21Persecution of Righteous Reformers
- 22Invalidation of Deeds
- 23Turning Away from Divine Arbitration
- 24Delusions of Immunity from Hell
- 25Absolute Accountability on Judgment Day
- 26Bestowal and Stripping of Authority
- 26God as the Owner of Sovereignty
- 27Bringing the Living from the Dead
- 27Cosmic Cycles of Day and Night
- 27Limitless Provision
- 28Allegiance to Believers vs. Disbelievers
- 28Precaution
- 29Divine Knowledge of Hearts and Intentions
- 30Confrontation with Past Deeds
- 30Regret of Sinners on Judgment Day
- 31Attaining God's Love and Forgiveness
- 31Following the Prophet Muhammad
- 32God's Displeasure with Disbelievers
- 32Obedience to Allah and His Messenger
- 33Selection of Adam and Noah
- 33Selection of the Families of Abraham and Imran
- 34Lineage of the Righteous Prophets
- 35Consecration of Offspring to God
- 35The Mother of Mary
- 36Seeking Protection from Satan
- 36The Birth and Naming of Mary
- 37Divine Care and Upbringing of Mary
- 37Guardianship of Zechariah
- 37Miraculous Provision for Mary
- 38Supplication for Righteous Progeny
- 38The Answering of Zechariah's Prayer
- 39Announcement of John the Baptist
- 39Righteousness and Chastity of Yahya
- 40Miraculous Conception in Extreme Old Age
Verses 41–6037
- 41Remembrance of God Morning and Evening
- 41The Sign of Three Days Silence
- 42Exaltation of Mary Above All Women
- 43Devout Worship and Prostration
- 44The Dispute and Casting of Pens for Mary Care
- 44Unseen News as Proof of Prophethood
- 45Exalted Station of Jesus in Both Worlds
- 45Good Tidings of Jesus the Messiah
- 46Jesus Speaking in the Cradle and Maturity
- 47The Divine Creative Command Be
- 47The Virgin Conception of Jesus
- 48Divine Imparting of Wisdom and Scripture
- 49Divining Hidden Matters by God Permission
- 49Mission of Jesus to the Children of Israel
- 49The Miracle of Creating Birds from Clay
- 49The Miracles of Healing and Raising the Dead
- 50Confirming the Torah and Relieving Burdens
- 50Fear of God and Obedience to Jesus
- 51The Straight Path
- 51Worshiping God Alone
- 52Supporting Gods Religion
- 52The Disciples
- 53Being Among the Witnesses
- 53Believing in Revelation
- 54God as the Best of Planners
- 54Plotting of Disbelievers
- 55Elevation of the Followers of Truth
- 55The Ascension of Jesus
- 56Absence of Helpers for Disbelievers
- 56Worldly and Eternal Retribution
- 57Gods Displeasure with Injustice
- 57Recompense for Righteous Deeds
- 58The Quran as a Wise Reminder
- 59Creation of Adam from Dust
- 59The Word of Creation
- 60Divine Truth from the Lord
- 60Prohibition of Doubting
Verses 61–8031
- 61Curse of God upon Liars
- 61The Invocation of Mubahala
- 62The True Account of Jesus
- 63Divine Knowledge of Transgressors
- 64Rejecting Lords Beside God
- 64The Common Word of Tawhid
- 65The Chronology of Revealed Scriptures
- 66Arguing in Ignorance
- 67Abraham as a Pure Monotheist
- 67Abrahams Rejection of Polytheism
- 68Divine Guardianship of Believers
- 68True Claimants to Abrahams Faith
- 69Self-Deception of Misleaders
- 70Denying Gods Signs Knowingly
- 71Concealing Divine Truth
- 71Obscuring Truth with Falsehood
- 72Feigning Faith for Subversion
- 73Divine Bounty and Bestowal
- 73Exclusive Authority of Divine Guidance
- 74Specific Allocation of Divine Mercy
- 75False Pretexts for Depriving Others
- 75Fulfilling Financial Trusts
- 76Gods Love for the Righteous
- 76Honoring Covenants
- 77Deprivation of Divine Grace on Judgment Day
- 77Selling the Covenant for Worldly Gain
- 78Fabricating Lies against God
- 78Twisting Tongues with Scripture
- 79Becoming Rabbani Scholars
- 79Prohibition of Self-Deification
- 80Absolute Monotheism vs Polytheistic Exaltation
Verses 81–10030
- 81Confirmation and Support of the Prophet
- 81Covenant of All Prophets
- 82Transgression through Rejection
- 83Return of All Creation to God
- 83Universal Submission of Creation
- 84Non-Distinction Among Messengers
- 84Unity of Divine Revelations
- 85Eternal Loss of Non-Believers
- 85Islam as the Sole Acceptable Religion
- 86Apostasy After Clear Proofs
- 87Curse of Allah Angels and Mankind
- 88Perpetual Punishment in Hell
- 89Divine Forgiveness and Compassion
- 89Genuine Repentance and Rectification
- 90Persistent Increase in Disbelief
- 91Futility of Ransom at Resurrection
- 92Divine Awareness of Charity
- 92Spending What One Cherishes
- 93Challenge of Scriptural Proof
- 93Dietary Law Before the Torah
- 94Injustice of Slandering God
- 95Emulating the Pure Creed of Abraham
- 96The First House of Worship at Bakkah
- 96The Sanctuary as a Source of Blessing and Guidance
- 97Obligation of Pilgrimage
- 97Sanctity and Inviolable Safety of the Haram
- 97The Station of Abraham
- 98God as Witness to Disbelief
- 99Hindering Believers from Gods Path
- 100Danger of Apostasy Through Corrupt Influence
Verses 101–12040
- 101Holding Fast to Gods Guidance
- 101Presence of Revelation and Messengership
- 102Dying in the State of Islam
- 102Perfect Taqwa
- 103Holding Fast to the Rope of God
- 103Prohibition of Division and Discord
- 103The Blessing of Islamic Brotherhood
- 104Attaining True Success
- 104Calling to Virtue and Righteousness
- 104Enjoining Good and Forbidding Wrong
- 105Religious Disunity and Sectarianism
- 105Threat of Tremendous Punishment
- 106Blackened Faces of Disbelievers
- 106Punishment for Apostasy
- 107Eternity in Paradise
- 107Radiant Faces in Divine Mercy
- 108Gods Freedom from Injustice
- 108Recitation of Divine Truth
- 109Gods Sovereignty Over the Heavens and Earth
- 109Return of All Affairs to God
- 110Comprehensive Faith and Moral Enjoinment
- 110The Best Nation Brought for Mankind
- 111Defeat and Flight of Hostile Forces
- 111Futile Harm from Opponents
- 112Disgrace and Dependence on Covenants
- 112Incurring Divine Wrath for Slaying Prophets
- 113Nocturnal Recitation and Worship
- 114Being Among the Righteous
- 114Hastening to Good Works
- 115Divine Awareness of the God-Fearing
- 115Non-Deprivation of Good Deeds
- 116Eternal Damnation in Hellfire
- 117Destruction of Deeds by Impurity of Faith
- 117Self-Inflicted Oppression
- 118Guarding Against Treacherous Entourages
- 118Manifest Rancor in Enemy Utterances
- 119Divine Knowledge of Inner Chests
- 119Duplicity and Hidden Malice
- 120Malevolent Joy of Foes
- 120Protection Through Patience and God-Consciousness
Verses 121–14037
- 121Divine Auditing of Human Affairs
- 121Mobilization for the Battle of Uhud
- 122Overcoming Hesitation in Battle
- 122Reliance on Allah by Believers
- 123Divine Assistance at the Battle of Badr
- 123Gratitude Through God-Consciousness
- 124Reassurance of Three Thousand Angels
- 125Reinforcement of Five Thousand Marked Angels
- 125Steadfastness and Readiness for Divine Aid
- 126Tranquility of Hearts Through Divine Signs
- 126True Victory Exclusively from the Almighty
- 127Annihilation of Disbelieving Battalions
- 128Divine Sovereignty Over Forgiveness and Retribution
- 129Forgiveness and Punishment According to Divine Will
- 130Achieving Prosperity Through God-Consciousness
- 130Prohibition of Exorbitant Usury
- 131Dread of the Hellfire
- 132Obedience to Allah and the Messenger for Mercy
- 133Hastening to Forgiveness
- 133The Immensity of Paradise
- 134Gods Love for Benefactors
- 134Restraining Anger and Pardoning People
- 134Spending in Prosperity and Adversity
- 135Divine Exclusivity in Forgiving Sins
- 135Non-Persistence in Transgression
- 135Remembrance of God upon Sins
- 136Reward of Forgiveness and Eternal Gardens
- 136The Excellent Reward of the Striving Doers
- 137Contemplating the Fate of Deniers
- 137Precedents of Past Generations
- 138Divine Guidance and Admonition for the God-Fearing
- 138The Quranic Exposition for Mankind
- 139Prohibition of Weakness and Grief
- 139Supremacy of the True Believers
- 140Bestowal of Martyrdom
- 140Distinction of Sincere Believers
- 140The Cyclic Nature of Fortunes and Tribulations
Verses 141–16043
- 141Purification Through Adversity
- 141Ultimate Ruin of Disbelief
- 142Necessity of Jihad and Steadfastness
- 143Wishing for Death in Battle vs Confrontation
- 144Gods Recompense for the Grateful
- 144Muhammad as a Mortal Messenger
- 144Prohibition of Apostasy Upon Loss
- 145Predestined Term of Every Soul
- 145Reward of Worldly Seekers vs Hereafter Seekers
- 146Gods Love for the Resolute
- 146Non-Submission to Weakness and Humiliation
- 146The Valiance of Ancient Devout Fighters
- 147Seeking Forgiveness for Transgressions
- 147Supplication for Steadfast Footing and Victory
- 148Bestowal of Worldly and Eternal Honors
- 149Total Ruin Through Submission to Disbelievers
- 150Divine Patronage of the Faithful
- 150The Supreme Helper
- 151Terror as Punishment for Idolatry
- 151The Fire as the Abode of Transgressors
- 152Divine Pardon Despite Human Shortcomings
- 152Fulfillment and Loss of Divine Promise Through Discord
- 152The Pitfall of Preferring Worldly Gains
- 153Abandoning the Battlefield and the Prophets Call
- 153Disciplining Believers Through Grief
- 153Divine All-Awareness of Human Conduct
- 154Examination and Cleansing of Inner Hearts
- 154Inevitability of Death at Appointed Places
- 154Peaceful Slumber as Divine Tranquility
- 154Prejudices and False Notions of Jahiliyyah
- 155Divine Clemency and Pardon
- 155Satanic Seduction Exploiting Past Transgressions
- 156Exclusive Power of God to Give Life and Death
- 156Rejection of Hypocritical Fatalism
- 157Martyrdom and Death in Gods Cause
- 157Superiority of Divine Grace Over All Wealth
- 158Resurrection and Assembly Before God
- 159Divine Endowment of Gentle Leadership
- 159Firm Determination and Reliance on God
- 159Gods Love for Those Who Rely on Him
- 159Mutual Consultation in Public Governance
- 160Absolute Guarantee of Gods Aid
- 160Hopelessness in Abandonment by God
Verses 161–18043
- 161Confronting Ill-Gotten Gains on Judgment Day
- 161Inviolable Integrity of Prophets
- 162Following the Pleasure of God
- 162Incurring Wrath and Damnation in Hell
- 163Degrees of Recompense According to Deeds
- 163Divine All-Seeing Vision
- 164Deliverance from Manifest Misguidance
- 164Divine Favor of Sending the Messenger
- 164Recitation Spiritual Purification and Wisdom
- 165Ascribing Calamities to Human Faults
- 165Divine Omnipotence Over All Events
- 166Divine Decree Behind Battlefield Trials
- 166Identification of True Believers
- 167Proximity of Hypocrites to Disbelief
- 167Refusal of Hypocrites to Fight in Gods Path
- 168False Rationalizations of Inaction
- 168Impossibility of Averting Decreed Death
- 169Perpetual Life and Divine Sustenance of Martyrs
- 169Prohibition of Deeming Martyrs Dead
- 170Exultation in Divine Bounty
- 170Glad Tidings for Successors Free from Fear and Grief
- 171Preservation of the Reward of Believers
- 171Rejoicing in Grace and Boundless Bounty
- 172Immense Recompense for Beneficence and Piety
- 172Responding to God and His Messenger Despite Wounds
- 173Increase of Faith Through Adversity
- 173Sufficiency in Allah as the Best Disposer
- 174Deliverance Untouched by Harm
- 174Pursuit of Divine Pleasure and Boundless Bounty
- 175Exclusive Obligation of Fearing God
- 175Satans Method of Intimidating with His Allies
- 176Complete Deprivation of Hereafter Share
- 176Consolation Against Grief Over Deniers
- 176Inability of Disbelievers to Harm God
- 177Trading Faith for Disbelief
- 178Humiliating Retribution in the Hereafter
- 178Respite as Gradual Entrapment in Sin
- 179Exclusivity of the Unseen to God
- 179Selection of Messengers and Belief in Them
- 179Separation of the Corrupt from the Good
- 180Condemnation of Miserliness with Divine Bounty
- 180Entwining Hoarded Wealth on Judgment Day
- 180Gods Ultimate Inheritance of Heavens and Earth
Verses 181–20052
- 181Punishment of the Scorching Fire
- 181Reckoning for Slaying Prophets Unjustly
- 181Recording Blasphemous Utterances Against Gods Wealth
- 182Negation of Injustice from God
- 182Retribution as the Harvest of Human Deeds
- 183False Claims Regarding Heavenly Fire Consuming Sacrifices
- 183Guilt in Slaying Past Messengers Despite Clear Proofs
- 184Precedent of Denying Messengers with Proofs
- 185Complete Compensation on Judgment Day
- 185Deliverance from Fire and Entry to Paradise as Ultimate Triumph
- 185Inevitable Tasting of Death by Every Soul
- 185Worldly Life as Deceptive Enjoyment
- 186Bearing Painful Slander from Hostile Groups
- 186Resolute Determination Through Patience and Piety
- 186Trials in Wealth and Physical Souls
- 187Casting the Covenant Away for Worldly Gains
- 187The Sacred Covenant to Proclaim the Scripture
- 188Impending Painful Punishment
- 188Rejoicing in Deceptive Deeds
- 188Seeking Praise for Unearned Virtues
- 189Divine Power Over All Things
- 189Divine Sovereignty Over the Universe
- 190Alternation of Night and Day
- 190Creation of the Heavens and the Earth
- 190Reflection of People of Intellect
- 191Contemplation of the Creation of Heavens and Earth
- 191Continuous Remembrance of God in All Postures
- 191Glorification of God Above Vain Creation
- 191Supplication for Protection from Hellfire
- 192Helplessness of Transgressors in the Hereafter
- 192Ignominy of Entering the Fire
- 193Answering the Call of the Prophet to Faith
- 193Demise in the Company of the Righteous
- 193Supplication for Forgiveness and Expiation of Evils
- 194Absolute Fidelity of Divine Promises
- 194Salvation from Disgrace on Resurrection Day
- 194Supplication for the Promises Given Through Messengers
- 195Absolute Spiritual Parity of Male and Female in Deeds
- 195Divine Acceptance of Prayers
- 195Entrance to Gardens with Flowing Rivers as Divine Reward
- 195Glorious Compensation for Emigration Suffering and Martyrdom
- 196Deceptive Worldly Activity of Disbelievers
- 197Fleeting Nature of Worldly Luxuries
- 197Hell as an Evil Resting Place
- 198Gardens of Flowing Rivers as Divine Abode
- 198Supremacy of the Divine Presence for the Devout
- 199Rejection of Selling Gods Verses for Petty Value
- 199Sincere Faith and Humility of Devout Scripturalists
- 199Swift Reckoning and Reserved Reward with the Lord
- 200Attaining Ultimate Triumph Through God-Consciousness
- 200Cultivating Patience and Endurance
- 200Steadfast Vigilance in Faith and Cause
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Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
people of the book↔the scripture253
Allah↔disbelief200
Allah↔messenger188
Allah↔punishment of hellfire127
Allah↔the self123
Allah↔people of the book109
Allah↔the scripture109
disbelief↔faith108
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“Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord; we have no Lord other than Him, so devote your worship to Him alone. This monotheism that…
∿ similarity: 0.97
Al-Baqarah · 2:147
This is the truth from your Lord, so make absolutely certain, O Messenger, that you are not one of those who doubt its truth.
∿ similarity: 0.97
Al-Ma'idah · 5:120
Allah alone controls the heavens and the earth, and everything within them. He is their Creator and the One Who handles their affa…
∿ similarity: 0.93
An-Nur · 24:5
Except those who repent to Allah after what they have done and correct their actions, for Allah will accept their repentance and t…
∿ similarity: 0.93
An-Nisa · 4:126
The dominion of everything in the heavens and the earth is Allah’s alone. Allah, with His knowledge, power and planning, surrounds…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Ali 'Imran?
Surah Ali 'Imran (آل عمران) is the 3rd chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 200 verses revealed in Medina.
What are the main themes of Surah Ali 'Imran?
The main themes of Surah Ali 'Imran are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Ali 'Imran?
Surah Ali 'Imran prominently features Ibrahim and Isa.
What are the notable verses in Surah Ali 'Imran?
Surah Ali 'Imran contains Ayat al-Shahada (3:18) and Ayat al-Mubahalah (3:61).
Is Surah Ali 'Imran Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Ali 'Imran is Medinan; it was revealed in Medina and contains 200 verses.
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