Surah Al-Anbya Overview — The Prophets (Chapter 21)

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الأنبياء Al-Anbya The Prophets
Meccan◉ Juz 17112 verses12 Concepts
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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.

◉ Juz 17Makkan112 Verses
Thematic Domains
Spirituality
28%
Theology
25%
Cosmology
18%
Prophethood
16%
Ethics
14%
Key Concepts
AllahThe EarthRemembrance And ReflectionFalse SuppositionKnowledgeInjusticeDivine MercyWorshipThe HeavensGlorification Of AllahIbrahimThe All Hearing
Spirituality — 28%Theology — 25%Cosmology — 18%Prophethood — 16%Ethics — 14%
Verse Tone Progression
Warning (verses 1–1)Promise (verses 2–2)Warning (verses 3–3)Command (verses 4–5)Promise (verses 6–7)Command (verses 8–8)Promise (verses 9–9)Command (verses 10–11)Warning (verses 12–12)Consolation (verses 13–13)Warning (verses 14–14)Promise (verses 15–15)Command (verses 16–17)Promise (verses 18–18)Command (verses 19–19)Consolation (verses 20–20)Command (verses 21–21)Praise (verses 22–22)Neutral (verses 23–23)Command (verses 24–24)Promise (verses 25–25)Praise (verses 26–26)Command (verses 27–28)Promise (verses 29–29)Warning (verses 30–30)Promise (verses 31–31)Warning (verses 32–32)Praise (verses 33–33)Promise (verses 34–34)Warning (verses 35–37)Command (verses 38–38)Narrative (verses 39–39)Warning (verses 40–40)Narrative (verses 41–41)Consolation (verses 42–42)Command (verses 43–43)Warning (verses 44–46)Promise (verses 47–47)Praise (verses 48–48)Warning (verses 49–49)Consolation (verses 50–50)Praise (verses 51–51)Command (verses 52–52)Warning (verses 53–54)Command (verses 55–55)Praise (verses 56–56)Warning (verses 57–57)Command (verses 58–58)Warning (verses 59–59)Command (verses 60–62)Warning (verses 63–68)Praise (verses 69–69)Command (verses 70–70)Promise (verses 71–72)Command (verses 73–73)Warning (verses 74–74)Praise (verses 75–75)Consolation (verses 76–76)Warning (verses 77–77)Command (verses 78–79)Warning (verses 80–80)Command (verses 81–81)Promise (verses 82–82)Praise (verses 83–83)Consolation (verses 84–84)Narrative (verses 85–85)Consolation (verses 86–86)Warning (verses 87–87)Consolation (verses 88–88)Praise (verses 89–89)Promise (verses 90–91)Command (verses 92–93)Consolation (verses 94–94)Warning (verses 95–95)Command (verses 96–96)Promise (verses 97–97)Command (verses 98–98)Promise (verses 99–99)Warning (verses 100–100)Praise (verses 101–101)Promise (verses 102–103)Praise (verses 104–104)Promise (verses 105–105)Warning (verses 106–106)Consolation (verses 107–107)Command (verses 108–108)Warning (verses 109–109)Command (verses 110–110)Warning (verses 111–111)Command (verses 112–112)014284256708498112
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Concept Frequency Cloud
Allah13vfalse supposition11vremembrance and reflection11vthe earth11vinjustice10vknowledge10vdivine mercy9vworship9vthe heavens7vIbrahim6vdivine promise6vglorification of Allah6v
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
27:71
The disbelievers amongst your people who deny the resurrection say: “When will the punishment you and the believers promise us occ…
∿ similarity: 0.99
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…
∿ similarity: 0.99
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…
∿ similarity: 0.99
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…
∿ similarity: 0.96
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,…
∿ similarity: 0.96
10:48
The stbborn disbelievers say: 'When will the punishment you promised to us occur, if you are telling the truth.'
∿ similarity: 0.96
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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