Surah · 46 of 114
الأحقاف
Al-Ahqaf
The Wind-Curved SandhillsMeccan◉ Juz 2635 verses12 Concepts
About This Surah
Surah Al-Ahqaf (الأحقاف) is the 46th chapter of the Qur'an, with 35 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, prophethood, and spirituality. It prominently features Musa and Al Ahqaf.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2034
- 1Quranic Disjointed Letters
- 2Al-Aziz and Al-Hakim
- 2Source of Revelation
- 3Aversion to Divine Warnings
- 3Creation with Purpose and Appointed Term
- 4Demanding Scriptural and Rational Proof
- 4Inability of False Deities to Create
- 5Futility of Invoking Idols
- 5Unawareness of Idols of their Worshipers
- 6Disavowal of False Deities on Judgment Day
- 7Accusing the Quran of Magic
- 8Allah as Witness to Truth
- 8Refutation of Fabricating the Quran
- 9Following Pure Revelation
- 9Prophet as One in a Chain of Messengers
- 10Rejection of Guidance through Arrogance
- 10Testimony of the Children of Israel
- 11Dismissing Truth as Ancient Myths
- 11Elitist Pretext for Rejecting Faith
- 12Glad Tidings for the Doers of Good
- 12Quran as an Arabic Confirmation
- 12Scripture of Moses as Precedent
- 13Declaration of Tawhid and Steadfastness
- 13Freedom from Fear and Grief
- 14Eternal Abode of Paradise for Righteous Deeds
- 15Filial Piety and Compassion for Parents
- 15Maternal Hardship in Pregnancy and Weaning
- 15Supplication for Righteous Progeny and Gratitude
- 16Acceptance of Best Deeds and Overlooking Sins
- 17Disrespect to Parents and Denial of Resurrection
- 18Realization of Divine Punishment on Past Generations
- 19Degrees of Recompense According to Deeds
- 20Exhaustion of Worldly Pleasures for Disbelievers
- 20Humiliating Punishment for Arrogance
Verses 21–3517
- 21Warning of Prophet Hud to the People of Ad in Ahqaf
- 22Defiance and Demanding Immediate Punishment
- 23Conveying the Divine Message
- 23Knowledge of the Unseen Belongs to Allah
- 24Destructive Wind Mistaken for Rain Cloud
- 25Total Annihilation of the People of Ad
- 26Inefficacy of Senses and Power Without Faith
- 27Destruction of Surrounding Ancient Cities
- 28Helplessness of False Intercessors
- 29Jinn Listening Attentively to the Quran
- 30Jinn Acknowledging Revelation After Moses
- 31Jinn Calling their People to Allah
- 32Inescapability of Divine Punishment for Deniers
- 33Creation of Heavens and Earth Proof of Resurrection
- 34Compelled Acknowledgment of Truth in the Fire
- 35Patience of the Messengers of Determination
- 35Worldly Life Appearing as an Hour on Judgment Day
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔faith306
people of the book↔the scripture253
Allah↔disbelief200
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔punishment of hellfire127
Allah↔deeds for the afterlife126
Allah↔people of the book109
Allah↔the scripture109
disbelief↔faith108
deeds for the afterlife↔faith100
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Ghafir · 40:1
Ḥā Mīm. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Fussilat · 41:1
Ḥā Mīm. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Ash-Shuraa · 42:1
This sūrah begins with the disconnected letters, the explanation for which has already preceeded in Sūrah Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Az-Zukhruf · 43:1
Ḥā Mīm. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Ad-Dukhan · 44:1
Ḥā Mīm. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Az-Zumar · 39:1
The revelation of the Qur’ān is from Allah, the Mighty whom nobody can overpower, the Wise in His creating, planning and legislati…
∿ similarity: 0.98
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Ahqaf?
Surah Al-Ahqaf (الأحقاف) is the 46th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 35 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Ahqaf?
The main themes of Surah Al-Ahqaf are theology, prophethood, and cosmology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Ahqaf?
Surah Al-Ahqaf prominently features Musa and Al Ahqaf.
Is Surah Al-Ahqaf Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Ahqaf is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 35 verses.
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