About This Surah
Surah Al-'Alaq (العلق) is the ninety-sixth chapter of the Qur'an. It has 19 verses and was revealed in Mecca. Its central themes are cosmology, theology, and spirituality. It is the source of Iqra (96:1-5).
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–198
- 1, 3, 4, 5Revelation of the Quran
- 2Creation from a clinging clot
- 6, 9, 13, 16Divine Will and Human Will
- 7Hoarding wealth
- 8, 14Individual accountability
- 10, 19Prayer and remembrance
- 11, 12Purification of the soul
- 15, 17, 18Fate of tyrants
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
knowledge↔Allah350
lying↔rejection of truth200
creation↔divine creation195
Allah↔guidance111
Allah↔divine command96
divine guidance↔guidance76
divine creation↔Allah75
creation↔Allah69
supplication to Allah↔Allah64
rejection of truth↔Allah61
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
'Abasa · 80:5
As for those who feel they have no need to bring faith in what you have brought, due to the wealth they possess.
∿ similarity: 0.74
Al-Waqi'ah · 56:58
O people! Do you not see the semen you ejaculate into the wombs of your wives?
∿ similarity: 0.73
Az-Zukhruf · 43:14
“And indeed, we are definitely going to return to our Lord alone for accountability and requital.”
∿ similarity: 0.72
Ash-Shu'ara · 26:140
O Messenger! Indeed, your Lord is the almighty who takes retribution from His enemies, yet merciful to those of them who repent.
∿ similarity: 0.71
Ash-Shu'ara · 26:175
O Messenger! Indeed, your Lord is the almighty who takes retribution from His enemies, yet merciful to those of them who repent.
∿ similarity: 0.71
Ash-Shu'ara · 26:68
O Messenger! Indeed, your Lord is the almighty who takes retribution from His enemies, yet merciful to those of them who repent.
∿ similarity: 0.71
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-'Alaq?
Surah Al-'Alaq (العلق) is the 96th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 19 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-'Alaq?
The main themes of Surah Al-'Alaq are spirituality, theology, and cosmology.
What are the notable verses in Surah Al-'Alaq?
Surah Al-'Alaq contains Iqra (96:1-5).
Is Surah Al-'Alaq Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-'Alaq is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 19 verses.
Read Al-'Alaq — All 19 Verses
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