Surah Al-‘Ankabut Overview — The Spider (Chapter 29)

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العنكبوت Al-'Ankabut The Spider
Meccan◉ Juz 20 · 2169 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Al-'Ankabut (العنكبوت) is the 29th chapter of the Qur'an, with 69 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and cosmology. It prominently features Lut and Ibrahim.

◉ Juz 20◉ Juz 21Makkan69 Verses
Thematic Domains
Theology
30%
Spirituality
25%
Cosmology
15%
Eschatology
15%
Prophethood
15%
Key Concepts
AllahKnowledgeFaithThe EarthDisbeliefPunishment Of HellfireDeeds For The AfterlifeThe HeavensInjusticePeople Of The BookThe ScriptureRejection Of Truth
Theology — 30%Spirituality — 25%Cosmology — 15%Eschatology — 15%Prophethood — 15%
Verse Tone Progression
Command (verses 1–1)Consolation (verses 2–2)Warning (verses 3–3)Command (verses 4–4)Promise (verses 5–6)Consolation (verses 7–7)Warning (verses 8–8)Praise (verses 9–9)Command (verses 10–10)Promise (verses 11–11)Warning (verses 12–12)Command (verses 13–14)Consolation (verses 15–15)Command (verses 16–16)Warning (verses 17–18)Praise (verses 19–19)Command (verses 20–20)Warning (verses 21–21)Command (verses 22–22)Warning (verses 23–25)Promise (verses 26–27)Warning (verses 28–30)Command (verses 31–31)Warning (verses 32–32)Consolation (verses 33–33)Command (verses 34–35)Warning (verses 36–36)Command (verses 37–37)Warning (verses 38–40)Command (verses 41–41)Promise (verses 42–42)Warning (verses 43–43)Consolation (verses 44–44)Command (verses 45–48)Warning (verses 49–50)Consolation (verses 51–51)Command (verses 52–52)Promise (verses 53–53)Command (verses 54–54)Promise (verses 55–56)Command (verses 57–57)Promise (verses 58–58)Consolation (verses 59–59)Promise (verses 60–60)Consolation (verses 61–61)Command (verses 62–62)Praise (verses 63–63)Promise (verses 64–64)Consolation (verses 65–65)Warning (verses 66–66)Command (verses 67–67)Warning (verses 68–68)Promise (verses 69–69)09182736455463
Command
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Allah30vknowledge16vfaith13vthe earth10vdisbelief9vdeeds for the afterlife7vpunishment of hellfire7vinjustice6vpeople of the book6vthe heavens6vthe scripture6vcreation5v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
people of the book↔the scripture253
the earth↔the heavens221
Allah↔disbelief200
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔punishment of hellfire127
Allah↔deeds for the afterlife126
Allah↔the heavens126
Allah↔people of the book109
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
2:1
Alif Lām Mīm – letters like these begin certain sūrahs of the Qur’ān. Although they have no meaning in themselves, they do however…
∿ similarity: 1.00
30:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
31:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
7:80
Allah sent Lot to his people to call them to belief in the Oneness of Allah and to stop them from rebelling against Him. He said:…
∿ similarity: 0.95
32:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.94
7:1
This surah begins with the disconnected letters, the explanation for which has already preceded in Surah Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.93
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-'Ankabut?
Surah Al-'Ankabut (العنكبوت) is the 29th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 69 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-'Ankabut?
The main themes of Surah Al-'Ankabut are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-'Ankabut?
Surah Al-'Ankabut prominently features Lut and Ibrahim.
Is Surah Al-'Ankabut Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-'Ankabut is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 69 verses.
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