Surah · 21 of 114
الأنبياء
Al-Anbya
The ProphetsMeccan◉ Juz 17112 verses12 Concepts
About This Surah
Surah Al-Anbiya (الأنبياء) is the 21st chapter of the Qur'an, with 112 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are spirituality, theology, and cosmology. It prominently features Ibrahim and Nuh.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2024
- 1Heedlessness
- 1The Reckoning
- 2Mockery of Revelation
- 3Accusations of Magic
- 3, 7Humanity of Messengers
- 4Divine Hearing and Knowing
- 5Accusations of Poetry and Dreams
- 5Demanding Miracles
- 6Disbelief Despite Signs
- 7Consulting People of Knowledge
- 8Mortality of Prophets
- 9Destruction of Transgressors
- 10Quran as Reminder and Honor
- 11Destruction of Unjust Communities
- 12Fleeing Divine Punishment
- 13Humiliation of the Wrongdoers
- 14Admission of Wrongdoing
- 15Complete Annihilation
- 16Creation with Purpose
- 17Negation of Frivolity
- 18Defeat of Falsehood
- 19Divine Dominion
- 19Incessant Worship
- 20Glorification of God
Verses 21–4025
- 21Inability of False Deities to Resurrect
- 22Cosmic Order and Monotheism
- 22Lord of the Throne
- 23Human Accountability
- 24Aversion to Truth
- 24Demanding Proof for Polytheism
- 25Tawhid as Core Message
- 26Angels as Servants of God
- 27Subservience to Divine Will
- 28Intercession with Permission
- 28Reverence of God
- 29Punishment of Hellfire
- 30Creation of the Heavens, Earth, and Water
- 31Creation of Mountains and Pathways
- 32The Protected Sky
- 33Sun, Moon, and Celestial Orbits
- 34Human Mortality
- 35, 93Return to God
- 35Tasting Death
- 35Testing with Good and Bad
- 36Mockery of Monotheism
- 37Demanding Immediate Punishment
- 38Questioning the Timing of Punishment
- 39Suffering in Hellfire
- 40Suddenness of the Hour
Verses 41–6021
- 41Consequences of Ridicule
- 42Neglect of Divine Remembrance
- 43Helplessness of False Gods
- 44Diminishing Land from Borders
- 45Spiritual Deafness
- 46Fear of Divine Touch of Punishment
- 47Accountability of Minute Deeds
- 47The Mizan (Scales)
- 48The Furqan and Light
- 49Fear of God and the Last Day
- 50The Blessed Quran
- 51Divine Guidance Given to Abraham
- 52Denunciation of Idols
- 53Ancestral Custom as Justification
- 54Condemnation of Ancestral Misguidance
- 55Skepticism of the Truth
- 56Creator of the Heavens and Earth
- 57Planning the Destruction of Idols
- 58Breaking the Idols
- 59Anger of the Idolaters
- 60Naming Abraham as the Rebel
Verses 61–8024
- 61Public Trial
- 62Interrogating Abraham
- 63Exposing Inability of Idols to Speak
- 64Internal Realization of Error
- 65Relapse into Denial
- 66Inability to Benefit or Harm
- 67Rebuke of Irrational Polytheism
- 68Plot to Burn Abraham
- 69Miracle of the Cool Fire
- 70Failure of the Tyrants' Plot
- 71Migration to the Blessed Land
- 72Gift of Isaac and Jacob
- 73Good Deeds, Prayer, and Charity
- 73Leading by Divine Command
- 74Rescue from the Wicked People
- 74Wisdom and Knowledge of Lot
- 75, 86Divine Mercy for the Righteous
- 76Supplication and Deliverance of Noah
- 77Drowning of the Transgressors
- 78Judgment on Damaged Crops
- 79Solomon's Understanding and Divine Wisdom
- 79Tasbih of Mountains and Birds
- 80Gratitude for Blessings
- 80Making of Armor (Labus)
Verses 81–10020
- 81Subjugation of the Wind
- 82Subjugation of Devils to Solomon
- 83Supplication in Affliction
- 84Relief of Affliction and Restoration
- 85Patience of the Prophets
- 87Supplication of Yunus in Darkness
- 88Deliverance from Distress
- 89Supplication for an Heir
- 90Granting of Yahya and Healing of Wife
- 90Supplication in Hope and Fear
- 91Chastity of Mary and the Divine Spirit
- 91Sign for the Worlds
- 92Unity of the Prophetic Faith
- 94Recording of Good Deeds
- 95Irreversibility of Divine Destruction
- 96Gog and Magog (Yajuj and Majuj)
- 97Terror and Confession on the Last Day
- 98Idols and Polytheists as Fuel for Hell
- 99Eternal Abode in Hell for False Deities
- 100Groaning and Agony in Hell
Verses 101–11215
- 101Safety and Removal from Hell
- 102Fulfillment of Desires in Paradise
- 103Angels Welcoming the Believers
- 103Deliverance from the Great Terror
- 104Folding of the Heavens
- 104Recreation as First Created
- 105Righteous Inheritance
- 106Sufficient Message for Devout People
- 107Universal Mercy
- 108Call to Monotheism and Submission
- 109Equitable Declaration of Warning
- 109Unknown Timing of Divine Promise
- 110Knowledge of the Open and Secret
- 111Respite and Worldly Trial
- 112Seeking Aid of Ar-Rahman
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
the earth↔the heavens221
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔the heavens126
Allah↔divine mercy125
Allah↔injustice107
Allah↔worship95
Allah↔remembrance and reflection85
the earth↔knowledge74
knowledge↔the heavens52
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
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The disbelievers amongst your people who deny the resurrection say: “When will the punishment you and the believers promise us occ…
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Al-Mulk · 67:25
And the rejectors of the resurrection, thinking it to be far-fetched, say, “O Muhammad! When will this promise that you and your c…
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Saba · 34:29
And the idolaters say, whilst hastily seeking the punishment you are warning them of: “If you are truthful tell us When is this pr…
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An-Nahl · 16:43
I did not send before you - O Messenger - except men who were human beings, to whom I sent revelation. I did not send Messengers t…
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Ya-Sin · 36:48
The disbelievers who deny the resurrection say in denial of it and regarding it as far-fetched: When is this resurrection if you,…
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Yunus · 10:48
The stbborn disbelievers say: 'When will the punishment you promised to us occur, if you are telling the truth.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Anbiya?
Surah Al-Anbiya (الأنبياء) is the 21st chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 112 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Anbiya?
The main themes of Surah Al-Anbiya are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Anbiya?
Surah Al-Anbiya prominently features Ibrahim and Nuh.
Is Surah Al-Anbiya Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Anbiya is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 112 verses.
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