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 spirituality, ethics, and history. It prominently features the people of Aad 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
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
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
creation↔divine creation192
corruption↔corruption on earth23
punishment of hellfire↔Jahannam13
people of Hud↔punishment of hellfire4
punishment of hellfire↔creation3
punishment of hellfire↔divine creation3
generosity↔creation2
generosity↔divine creation2
people of Hud↔creation2
people of Hud↔divine creation2
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
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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 the people of Aad 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.
Read Al-Fajr — All 30 Verses
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