Surah Al-Fajr Overview — The Dawn (Chapter 89)

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الفجر Al-Fajr The Dawn
Meccan◉ Juz 3030 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Al-Fajr (الفجر) is the 89th chapter of the Qur'an, with 30 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, cosmology, and ethics. It prominently features Al Hijr and the people of Thamud.

Topical Breakdown

Verses 1–209
  • 1, 2, 3, 5Daybreak and sacred times
  • 4The Night and the Day
  • 6, 7, 8The fate of Ad and Iram
  • 9The fate of Thamud
  • 10, 11, 12The tyranny of Pharaoh
  • 13Fate of tyrants
  • 14, 15, 16Individual accountability
  • 17, 18Neglect of orphans and the poor
  • 19, 20Hoarding wealth

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Verses 21–305
  • 21The Great Earthquake
  • 22Cosmic upheaval
  • 23, 25, 26Torment and agony of Hellfire
  • 24Self-realization of deeds
  • 27, 28, 29, 30Joy and bliss of Paradise

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◉ Juz 30Makkan30 Verses
Thematic Domains
29%
29%
14%
14%
14%
Key Concepts
History — 80%Theology — 20%
Verse Tone Progression
Command (verses 1–1)Neutral (verses 2–2)Command (verses 3–4)CommandWarning (verses 5–5)Praise (verses 6–6)Command (verses 7–7)Praise (verses 8–8)Warning (verses 9–9)Praise (verses 10–12)PraiseWarning (verses 13–14)WarningPraise (verses 15–15)Command (verses 16–16)Warning (verses 17–17)Command (verses 18–19)CommandConsolation (verses 20–20)Warning (verses 21–23)WarningCommand (verses 24–24)Promise (verses 25–25)Neutral (verses 26–26)Consolation (verses 27–27)Command (verses 28–30)Command0481216202428
Command
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
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Concept Frequency Cloud
generosity2vpunishment of hellfire2vAl Hijr1vJahannam1vcorruption1vcorruption on earth1vcreation1vdivine creation1vdivine decree1vdivine favour1vdivine oaths1vdivine provision1v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
creation↔divine creation195
creation↔divine decree16
divine creation↔divine decree15
divine decree↔divine provision14
punishment of hellfire↔Jahannam13
corruption↔corruption on earth11
divine creation↔divine provision6
creation↔divine provision5
punishment of hellfire↔divine creation4
punishment of hellfire↔divine decree4
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Haqqah · 69:34
“Neither would he encourage others to feed the poor.”
∿ similarity: 0.92
Al-Ma'un · 107:3
He does not encourage himself nor others in feeding the poor.
∿ similarity: 0.91
Al-Muddaththir · 74:33
He took an oath by the night when it departs.
∿ similarity: 0.89
Ash-Shams · 91:4
And He also takes an oath on the night when it covers the face of the earth, darkening it.
∿ similarity: 0.85
Ad-Duhaa · 93:2
And He takes an oath on the night when it darkens and people cease to move in it.
∿ similarity: 0.83
At-Takwir · 81:17
He took an oath by the first part of the night when it approaches, and the last part when it recedes.
∿ similarity: 0.77
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Fajr?
Surah Al-Fajr (الفجر) is the 89th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 30 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Fajr?
The main themes of Surah Al-Fajr are theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Fajr?
Surah Al-Fajr prominently features Al Hijr and the people of Thamud.
Is Surah Al-Fajr Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Fajr is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 30 verses.
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