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الذاريات
Adh-Dhariyat
The Winnowing WindsMeccan◉ Juz 26 · 2760 verses12 Concepts
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.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2020
- 1Oaths by the scattering winds
- 2Oaths by rain-bearing clouds
- 3Oaths by ships sailing smoothly
- 4Oaths by angels distributing divine affairs
- 5Truth of Divine Promise
- 6Inevitability of judgment
- 7Oath by the sky with pathways
- 8Disbelievers' contradictory claims
- 9Delusion from the truth
- 10Curse upon conjecturers
- 11Heedlessness of disbelievers
- 12Mocking question about Judgment Day
- 13Torment of deniers in Hellfire
- 14Tasting the promised punishment
- 15Dwellings of the righteous in gardens
- 16Receiving divine reward for good deeds
- 17Vigilance in night prayers
- 18Seeking forgiveness before dawn
- 19Charity for the needy and deprived
- 20Signs in the earth for those of certainty
Verses 21–4020
- 21Signs within the human soul
- 22Sustenance and promises in heaven
- 23Oath by the Lord of heaven and earth on truth of revelation
- 24Honored guests of Prophet Abraham
- 25Greeting of peace and hospitality of Abraham
- 26Abraham serving the roasted calf
- 27Abraham offering food to guests
- 28Glad tidings of a knowledgeable son
- 29Astonishment of Sarah at the tidings
- 30Affirmation of Divine wisdom and knowledge
- 31Abraham inquiring about angels' mission
- 32Angels sent against a guilty nation
- 33Stones of baked clay as divine torment
- 34Marked stones destined for transgressors
- 35Evacuation of believers prior to destruction
- 36Solitary household of believers in Lot's city
- 37Sign left as reminder for fearful believers
- 38Mission of Moses to Pharaoh with clear authority
- 39Pharaoh's arrogance and false accusation
- 40Drowning of Pharaoh and his armies
Verses 41–6020
- 41Destruction of Ad by the barren wind
- 42Barren wind reducing everything to dust
- 43Respite granted to Thamud
- 44Defiance of Thamud and thunderbolt punishment
- 45Helplessness of Thamud during destruction
- 46Defiance and destruction of the people of Noah
- 47Vast expansion and construction of the heaven
- 48Spreading out of the earth for creation
- 49Creation of all things in pairs
- 50Fleeing to God and clear warning
- 51Prohibition of setting up partners with God
- 52Accusations of sorcery and madness against messengers
- 53Shared legacy of transgression among deniers
- 54Turning away from obstinate disbelievers
- 55Benefit of divine reminders for believers
- 56Creation of Jinn and mankind to worship God
- 57God's absolute self-sufficiency from creation
- 58God as the Supreme Provider and Possessor of Power
- 59Portion of torment awaiting unjust oppressors
- 60Woe to disbelievers on their promised Day
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
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
Al-Hijr · 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
Al-Mursalat · 77:4
And He also takes an oath on the angels that descend with that which differentiates between truth and falsehood.
∿ similarity: 0.89
Al-Qasas · 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
Al-Hijr · 15:57
Abraham said: What is the matter that has brought you - O Messengers - from Allah?
∿ similarity: 0.83
Al-Qamar · 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
Al-Hijr · 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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