Surah Adh-Dhariyat Overview — The Winnowing Winds (Chapter 51)

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الذاريات Adh-Dhariyat The Winnowing Winds
Meccan◉ Juz 26 · 2760 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Adh-Dhariyat (الذاريات) is the 51st chapter of the Qur'an, with 60 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, cosmology, and spirituality. It prominently features Ibrahim and Musa.

◉ Juz 26◉ Juz 27Makkan60 Verses
Thematic Domains
Theology
27%
Cosmology
22%
Spirituality
18%
Prophethood
17%
Ethics
16%
Key Concepts
Loyalty And FidelityMessengerThe HeavensThe SkyAllahClarified TextDivine ProvisionDivine PromiseDivine CommandThe EarthGiving WarningCreation
Theology — 27%Cosmology — 22%Spirituality — 18%Prophethood — 17%Ethics — 16%
Verse Tone Progression
Praise (verses 1–1)Promise (verses 2–2)Praise (verses 3–3)Command (verses 4–5)Warning (verses 6–6)Praise (verses 7–7)Warning (verses 8–8)Consolation (verses 9–9)Command (verses 10–10)Warning (verses 11–11)Command (verses 12–12)Warning (verses 13–13)Command (verses 14–14)Praise (verses 15–15)Command (verses 16–16)Warning (verses 17–17)Consolation (verses 18–18)Promise (verses 19–19)Consolation (verses 20–20)Warning (verses 21–21)Promise (verses 22–22)Command (verses 23–23)Praise (verses 24–24)Command (verses 25–25)Warning (verses 26–26)Command (verses 27–27)Warning (verses 28–28)Praise (verses 29–29)Command (verses 30–32)Warning (verses 33–33)Consolation (verses 34–34)Warning (verses 35–35)Consolation (verses 36–36)Warning (verses 37–37)Command (verses 38–38)Warning (verses 39–40)Praise (verses 41–41)Command (verses 42–42)Promise (verses 43–43)Command (verses 44–45)Praise (verses 46–46)Promise (verses 47–47)Praise (verses 48–48)Command (verses 49–49)Warning (verses 50–51)Narrative (verses 52–52)Consolation (verses 53–53)Warning (verses 54–55)Command (verses 56–58)Warning (verses 59–60)08162432404856
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
loyalty and fidelity7vmessenger6vthe heavens4vthe sky4vAllah3vclarified text3vdivine command3vdivine promise3vdivine provision3vthe earth3vcreation2vdivine creation2v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
the heavens↔the earth221
creation↔divine creation195
messenger↔Allah188
Allah↔the earth186
the heavens↔Allah126
the heavens↔the sky115
Allah↔divine command96
Allah↔divine creation75
Allah↔creation69
the earth↔divine creation64
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
15:58
The Messenger from the Angels said: Allah has sent us to destroy a people who are guilty of great corruption and evil, the people…
∿ similarity: 0.95
77:4
And He also takes an oath on the angels that descend with that which differentiates between truth and falsehood.
∿ similarity: 0.89
28:40
So I seized him and his armies, and threw them into the sea, destroying them by drowning them all. O Messenger! Ponder over what t…
∿ similarity: 0.84
15:57
Abraham said: What is the matter that has brought you - O Messengers - from Allah?
∿ similarity: 0.83
54:54
Those who are mindful of their Lord through fulfilling His instructions and refraining from His prohibitions will enjoy in gardens…
∿ similarity: 0.82
15:45
Those who were mindful of Allah, by obeying His command and staying away from disobedience will have gardens and springs.
∿ similarity: 0.80
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Adh-Dhariyat?
Surah Adh-Dhariyat (الذاريات) is the 51st chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 60 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Adh-Dhariyat?
The main themes of Surah Adh-Dhariyat are theology, cosmology, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Adh-Dhariyat?
Surah Adh-Dhariyat prominently features Ibrahim and Musa.
Is Surah Adh-Dhariyat Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Adh-Dhariyat is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 60 verses.
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