Surah · 25 of 114
الفرقان
Al-Furqan
The CriterionMeccan◉ Juz 18 · 1977 verses12 Concepts
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.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2020
- 1The Criterion Revealing Truth to All Creation
- 2Absolute Oneness and Precise Creation
- 3Helplessness of False Deities
- 4False Claims of Quranic Forgery
- 5Allegation of Ancient Legends
- 6Revelation from the Omniscient and Merciful God
- 7Disbelievers' Skepticism About Human Messenger
- 8Demanding Material Wealth and Accusing of Magic
- 9False Parables Leading Disbelievers Astray
- 10God's Capacity to Grant Supreme Gardens and Palaces
- 11Denial of the Hour and Preparation of Hellfire
- 12The Roaring and Raging of Hellfire
- 13Anguish of Disbelievers Bound in Hellfire
- 14Futile Cries for Repeated Destruction in Hell
- 15Garden of Eternity Promised to the Righteous
- 16Eternal Fulfillment of Desires in Paradise
- 17Interrogation of False Deities and Followers on Judgment Day
- 18Deities Exonerating Themselves and Blaming Human Ingratitude
- 19Helplessness of Disbelievers Facing Punishment
- 20Humanity of Messengers and Mutual Trials of Mankind
Verses 21–4020
- 21Arrogant Demands to See Angels or God
- 22Terror of Criminals Upon Seeing Angels
- 23Disbelievers' Good Deeds Turned to Scattered Dust
- 24Peaceful Dwelling of the Companions of Paradise
- 25Splitting of the Heaven and Descent of Angels
- 26True Sovereignty of the Most Merciful on That Day
- 27Regret of the Wrongdoer for Straying from the Messenger
- 28Regret Over Taking Evil Companions
- 29Misguidance from the Quran and Betrayal by Satan
- 30Complaint of the Messenger Regarding Abandonment of the Quran
- 31Criminal Enemies of Prophets and Divine Sufficiency
- 32Wisdom of Gradual Quranic Revelation to Strengthen Hearts
- 33Quranic Refutation of Disbelievers' Arguments
- 34Humiliation of Disbelievers Dragged on Their Faces into Hell
- 35Revelation of Scripture to Moses and Support by Aaron
- 36Destruction of Pharaoh's People for Denying Signs
- 37Drowning of Noah's People as a Lesson
- 38Annihilation of 'Ad, Thamud, and People of Ar-Rass
- 39Warning Preceding Destruction
- 40Failure to Learn from the Ruined City of Lot
Verses 41–6020
- 41Disbelievers' Mockery of the Prophet
- 42Obstinacy in Idol Worship and Impending Realization of Truth
- 43Taking Desires and Whims as False Deities
- 44Disbelievers Lack Understanding and Resemble Cattle
- 45Signs of Divine Power in the Expansion of Shadows
- 46Gradual Retraction of Shadows
- 47Creation of Night for Rest and Day for Activity
- 48Winds Bearing Glad Tidings and Purifying Rain
- 49Reviving Dead Land and Sustaining Creation with Water
- 50Distribution of Rainfall and Human Ingratitude
- 51Divine Wisdom in Sending a Universal Warner
- 52Great Striving Through the Quran and Rejecting Disbelievers' Demands
- 53The Barrier Between Fresh and Salty Seas
- 54Creation of Man from Water and Lineage Bonds
- 55Futility of Idolatry and Disbeliever Aiding Evil
- 56The Prophet as Bearer of Glad Tidings and Warner
- 57Calling to the Path of God Without Material Reward
- 58Reliance on the Ever-Living and Glorifying His Praise
- 59Creation in Six Periods and Ascension Over the Throne
- 60Disbelievers' Aversion to Prostrating to the Most Merciful
Verses 61–7717
- 61Constellations, Sun, and Moon in the Sky
- 62Alternation of Day and Night for Remembrance and Gratitude
- 63Humility in Demeanor and Peaceful Response to Ignorance
- 64Devotion in Night Prayers and Prostration
- 65Supplication for Deliverance from Hellfire
- 66Dread of Hellfire as an Abode
- 67Moderation and Balance in Spending
- 68Avoiding Polytheism, Murder, and Adultery
- 69Doubling of Punishment for Major Sins
- 70Transmutation of Sins into Good Deeds for the Penitent
- 71Sincerity and Righteous Deeds in True Repentance
- 72Refraining from False Witness and Passing Vain Speech Dignifiedly
- 73Deep Attentiveness and Receptivity to Divine Verses
- 74Supplication for Righteous Offspring and Spiritual Leadership
- 75Rewarding Patience with Chambers of Paradise and Greetings of Peace
- 76Eternal Bliss in the Excellent Abode of Paradise
- 77Value of Supplication and Inevitability of Punishment for Denial
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
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
Al-Isra · 17:48
Consider - O Messenger - and be surprised at the various blameworthy attributes they describe you with. They have deviated from th…
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Al-Fath · 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
Al-Ahzab · 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
Ali 'Imran · 3:89
This punishment is for everyone except those who repent to Allah, asking for forgiveness, after their disbelief and disobedience,…
∿ similarity: 0.76
Al-Baqarah · 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
Ali 'Imran · 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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