Surah Al-Ahqaf Overview — The Wind-Curved Sandhills (Chapter 46)

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الأحقاف Al-Ahqaf The Wind-Curved Sandhills
Meccan◉ Juz 2635 verses12 Concepts
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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.

◉ Juz 26Makkan35 Verses
Thematic Domains
Theology
30%
Prophethood
21%
Spirituality
18%
Eschatology
16%
Ethics
14%
Key Concepts
AllahDisbeliefGiving WarningPunishment Of HellfireThe EarthTruthfulnessPeople Of The BookThe ScriptureSupplication To AllahFaithDeeds For The AfterlifeParadise
Theology — 30%Prophethood — 21%Spirituality — 18%Eschatology — 16%Ethics — 14%
Verse Tone Progression
Warning (verses 1–1)Command (verses 2–5)CommandWarning (verses 6–6)Command (verses 7–7)Warning (verses 8–8)Command (verses 9–9)Warning (verses 10–10)Command (verses 11–11)Warning (verses 12–12)Praise (verses 13–14)Command (verses 15–15)Promise (verses 16–17)Warning (verses 18–18)Promise (verses 19–19)Command (verses 20–20)Warning (verses 21–21)Consolation (verses 22–22)Command (verses 23–23)Warning (verses 24–24)Consolation (verses 25–25)Promise (verses 26–27)Command (verses 28–28)Warning (verses 29–29)Command (verses 30–30)Consolation (verses 31–31)Command (verses 32–34)CommandPromise (verses 35–35)05101520253035
Command
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Allah15vdisbelief7vgiving warning5vpunishment of hellfire5vthe earth5vtruthfulness5vdeeds for the afterlife4vfaith4vparadise4vpeople of the book4vsupplication to Allah4vthe scripture4v
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
40:1
Ḥā Mīm. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
41:1
Ḥā Mīm. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
42:1
This sūrah begins with the disconnected letters, the explanation for which has already preceeded in Sūrah Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
43:1
Ḥā Mīm. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
44:1
Ḥā Mīm. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
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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