Surah Al-Furqan Overview — The Criterion (Chapter 25)

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الفرقان Al-Furqan The Criterion
Meccan◉ Juz 18 · 1977 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Al-Furqan (الفرقان) is the 25th chapter of the Qur'an, with 77 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, cosmology, and spirituality. It prominently features Al Hijr and the Quran.

◉ Juz 18◉ Juz 19Makkan77 Verses
Thematic Domains
Theology
28%
Cosmology
22%
Spirituality
19%
Eschatology
15%
Prophethood
15%
Key Concepts
AllahMessengerPath Of AllahDivine MercyThe Descent Of RevelationPunishment Of HellfireThe HeavensCreationDivine CreationGoing AstrayWorshipDisbelief
Theology — 28%Cosmology — 22%Spirituality — 19%Eschatology — 15%Prophethood — 15%
Verse Tone Progression
Consolation (verses 1–1)Command (verses 2–2)Warning (verses 3–4)Praise (verses 5–5)Command (verses 6–8)Narrative (verses 9–9)Consolation (verses 10–10)Warning (verses 11–13)Command (verses 14–14)Promise (verses 15–16)Warning (verses 17–17)Command (verses 18–18)Warning (verses 19–19)Promise (verses 20–20)Warning (verses 21–21)Promise (verses 22–23)Praise (verses 24–24)Narrative (verses 25–25)Praise (verses 26–26)Promise (verses 27–28)Command (verses 29–29)Praise (verses 30–30)Warning (verses 31–31)Command (verses 32–32)Praise (verses 33–33)Warning (verses 34–34)Promise (verses 35–35)Warning (verses 36–36)Command (verses 37–37)Warning (verses 38–38)Narrative (verses 39–40)Warning (verses 41–42)Praise (verses 43–43)Command (verses 44–44)Promise (verses 45–48)Praise (verses 49–49)Warning (verses 50–51)Command (verses 52–52)Warning (verses 53–53)Command (verses 54–54)Promise (verses 55–55)Command (verses 56–56)Promise (verses 57–57)Consolation (verses 58–58)Command (verses 59–60)Consolation (verses 61–62)Praise (verses 63–64)Warning (verses 65–65)Command (verses 66–67)Warning (verses 68–68)Narrative (verses 69–69)Consolation (verses 70–70)Praise (verses 71–72)Promise (verses 73–73)Consolation (verses 74–76)Command (verses 77–77)010203040506070
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Allah9vmessenger8vdivine mercy7vpath of Allah7vthe descent of revelation7vpunishment of hellfire6vthe heavens6vcreation5vdisbelief5vdivine creation5vdivine will5vgoing astray5v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔disbelief200
creation↔divine creation195
Allah↔messenger188
Allah↔punishment of hellfire127
Allah↔the heavens126
Allah↔divine mercy125
Allah↔divine will119
Allah↔the descent of revelation112
Allah↔path of Allah107
Allah↔divine creation75
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
17:48
Consider - O Messenger - and be surprised at the various blameworthy attributes they describe you with. They have deviated from th…
∿ similarity: 0.95
48:8
I have sent you - O Messenger - as a witness to give testimony against your nation on the day of resurrection, and as one to give…
∿ similarity: 0.88
33:45
O Prophet! Indeed, I have sent you to the people as a witness against them that you convey to them the message; as a giver of glad…
∿ similarity: 0.78
3:89
This punishment is for everyone except those who repent to Allah, asking for forgiveness, after their disbelief and disobedience,…
∿ similarity: 0.76
2:119
The Prophet was sent with the religion of truth, in which there is no doubt: to bring the good news of Paradise to those who have…
∿ similarity: 0.75
3:57
As for those who had faith in you and the truth that you brought to them, and did good actions (such as prayer, charity, fasting,…
∿ similarity: 0.74
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Furqan?
Surah Al-Furqan (الفرقان) is the 25th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 77 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Furqan?
The main themes of Surah Al-Furqan are theology, prophethood, and cosmology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Furqan?
Surah Al-Furqan prominently features Al Hijr and the Quran.
Is Surah Al-Furqan Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Furqan is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 77 verses.
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