About This Surah
Surah Al-An'am (الأنعام) is the 6th chapter of the Qur'an, with 165 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and cosmology. It prominently features al-Yasa and Ibrahim.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2038
- 1, 73, 75, 79, 101Creation of heavens and earth
- 1Equating others with Allah
- 1, 39, 97Light and darkness
- 1, 45Praise of Allah
- 2, 60, 61, 98Appointed life span
- 2, 98Creation from clay
- 2, 29, 116Skepticism and doubt
- 3, 31, 52, 60, 69, 104…Accountability of deeds
- 3, 13, 18, 58, 59, 80…Divine omniscience
- 3Secrets and openness
- 4, 21, 33, 49, 66, 118…Rejection of divine signs
- 5, 8, 24, 30, 47, 49…Consequences of denial
- 5, 25, 105Ridiculing truth
- 6, 45, 131, 133Destruction of generations
- 6, 11, 42Fate of past nations
- 6, 99Worldly blessings as a test
- 7Accusation of Sorcery
- 7, 37, 109, 124Demanding tangible miracles
- 8Demanding angel messengers
- 9Human Nature of Messengers
- 10, 112Mockery of prophets
- 10Punishment encompassing mockers
- 11Travel and reflection
- 12, 13, 51, 57, 58, 62…Absolute sovereignty of Allah
- 12, 53, 54, 133, 145, 147…Divine decree of mercy
- 12, 29, 36, 38, 62, 67…Inevitability of Resurrection
- 12, 20, 26, 31, 70, 123…Loss of the soul
- 14, 19, 56, 71, 76, 82…Sincerity in monotheism
- 14, 142Sustenance from Allah
- 15, 72Fear of divine punishment
- 15, 16, 22, 30, 93, 130…Great Day of Judgment
- 16, 48, 54, 127Salvation through mercy
- 17, 41, 46, 71Ultimate benefit and harm
- 18, 37, 61Divine supreme authority
- 19Divine testimony
- 19, 55, 57, 105, 114, 126…Purpose of the Quran
- 19, 51, 90, 130, 131, 135Warning humanity
- 20, 89, 114, 156Recognition of the Prophet
Verses 21–4018
- 21, 24, 91, 93, 136, 139…Fabricating lies against Allah
- 22, 40, 64, 74, 81, 88…False deities and partners
- 23, 148Polytheists' false oaths on Judgment Day
- 25, 39, 50, 71, 110, 125Spiritual blindness and deafness
- 26Obstructing the truth
- 27Futile wish to return
- 27, 28, 31, 70, 128Regret before the Hellfire
- 28, 35, 56, 109, 111, 158Incurable stubbornness of disbelievers
- 32, 70Nature of the worldly life
- 32, 135Superiority of the Hereafter
- 33Consolation to the Prophet
- 34Patience of past messengers
- 34, 115Unchangeable words of Allah
- 35, 77Limitation of human desire for guidance
- 36, 95, 122Spiritual life and death
- 38, 142Animal and bird communities
- 38, 59The Preserved Tablet
- 40, 63Supplication during distress
Verses 41–6013
- 41Sincerity during crisis
- 42Trials of adversity and prosperity
- 43, 44Deception of worldly affluence
- 43, 108Hardening of hearts
- 44, 47Sudden punishment
- 46Senses and perception
- 48, 130Mission of messengers
- 50, 59, 73Keys of the unseen
- 50, 66, 104, 107Mortal limitations of prophets
- 52, 72Sincere worship morning and evening
- 53Testing through socioeconomic status
- 54Greeting of peace
- 60Soul during sleep and death
Verses 61–807
- 61Guardian recording angels
- 63, 64Deliverance from peril
- 65Categories of divine punishment
- 68, 69Shunning mocking gatherings
- 74, 80, 81, 83Abraham's debate with his father
- 75, 76, 77, 78Abraham's celestial contemplation
- 78, 79, 161True monotheism of Abraham
Verses 81–10015
- 82, 88, 117, 149Security for true believers
- 83, 132, 165Hierarchy of ranks by deeds
- 84, 85, 86, 87, 89Lineage of guided prophets
- 87, 126, 153, 161Adherence to the Straight Path
- 90, 106, 155Obligation to follow prophetic guidance
- 91, 154Revelation of the Torah
- 92, 155, 157Revelation of the Quran
- 92Warning Makkah and surrounding lands
- 93Dying state of the unjust
- 94Solitary presentation on Judgment Day
- 95, 96Splitting of seeds and dawn
- 96Celestial bodies for timekeeping
- 97Stars for navigation
- 99, 141Water and vegetation
- 100, 101Transcendence of Allah above having offspring
Verses 101–1209
- 103Divine vision and subtlety
- 104Spiritual discernment
- 108Prohibition of insulting false idols
- 112, 113, 121, 142Enmity between prophets and devils
- 115Perfect justice and truth of divine words
- 116Fallacy of majority opinion
- 118, 119, 121, 145Mentioning Allah's name on food
- 119, 145Lawful and unlawful meats
- 120, 151Avoiding outward and inward sins
Verses 121–1409
- 122Parable of light versus darkness
- 123, 124Conspiracies of corrupt leaders
- 125Expansion of the breast to Islam
- 127The Abode of Peace (Paradise)
- 128, 129, 137Mutual deception of humans and jinn
- 133Divine self-sufficiency
- 136, 138, 139Polytheistic superstitions regarding livestock
- 137, 140, 151The crime of infanticide
- 138, 140, 143, 144, 150Refutation of baseless dietary taboos
Verses 141–16011
- 141Giving the due on harvest day
- 146Specific dietary restrictions on the Jews
- 151Filial piety and honoring parents
- 151Sanctity of human life
- 151, 152The Ten Commandments
- 152Fulfilling the covenant with Allah
- 152Justice in measures and weights
- 152Justice in speech and testimony
- 152Protection of orphan's property
- 153, 159Condemnation of sectarianism
- 160Tenfold reward for good deeds
Verses 161–1653
- 162, 163Dedication of life, worship, and death to Allah
- 164Individual burden of sins
- 165Succession on earth as a test
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
people of the book↔the scripture253
rejection of truth↔lying200
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔guidance111
Allah↔people of the book109
Allah↔the scripture109
Allah↔injustice107
knowledge↔faith84
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Yunus · 10:17
There is no greater wrongdoer then he who makes up a lie about Allah, so how could I make a change in this Qur’ān, inventing a lie…
∿ similarity: 0.95
Al-Qalam · 68:7
O Messenger! Indeed, your Lord knows of whoever deviates from His path, and He is best aware of those who are guided to it. Theref…
∿ similarity: 0.92
Az-Zumar · 39:13
Say, O Messenger: I fear, if I go against Allah and do not follow him, the punishment of a great day, which is the day of resurrec…
∿ similarity: 0.90
Ghafir · 40:62
That Allah who graciously gave you His favours is the Creator of everything, so there is no creator besides Him. There is no true…
∿ similarity: 0.87
An-Naml · 27:69
O Messenger! Say to these deniers of the resurrection: “Travel in any direction on earth, then ponder over what was the outcome of…
∿ similarity: 0.86
Al-Anbya · 21:41
O Messenger! Even if your people mock you, you are not unique in that, because many messengers before you were also mocked at. Aft…
∿ similarity: 0.86
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-An'am?
Surah Al-An'am (الأنعام) is the 6th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 165 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-An'am?
The main themes of Surah Al-An'am are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-An'am?
Surah Al-An'am prominently features al-Yasa and Ibrahim.
Is Surah Al-An'am Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-An'am is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 165 verses.
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