About This Surah
Surah Al-Haqqah (الحاقة) is the 69th chapter of the Qur'an, with 52 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are cosmology, spirituality, and theology. It prominently features the people of Aad and the people of Thamud.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2010
- 1, 2, 3, 15The Inevitable Reality
- 4, 5Destruction of Thamud by Scream
- 6, 7, 8Destruction of Aad by Wind
- 9, 10Pharaoh and Subverted Cities
- 11, 12Noah's Ark
- 13, 14Single Trumpet Blast
- 16Splitting of the Heaven
- 17Bearers of the Throne
- 18Exposition of Deeds
- 19, 20Receiving Book in Right Hand
Verses 21–407
- 21, 22, 23, 24Pleasant Life in Paradise
- 25, 26, 27, 28, 29Receiving Book in Left Hand
- 30, 31, 32Chains and Hellfire
- 33, 34No feeding of the needy
- 35, 36, 37Drinking of Ghislin
- 38, 39Oath by what is seen and unseen
- 40, 41, 42Word of an Honorable Messenger
Verses 41–524
- 43, 48, 51Revelation from the Lord of Worlds
- 44, 45, 46, 47Aorta severed if fabricated
- 49, 50Remainder and Regret for Deniers
- 52Glorifying the Magnificent Lord
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
faith↔messenger91
remembrance and reflection↔faith32
people of Salih↔the people of Thamud25
the truth↔faith22
people of Hud↔the people of Aad22
faith↔the magnificent19
the truth↔messenger13
messenger↔the magnificent13
remembrance and reflection↔messenger10
people of Hud↔people of Salih9
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Ghashiyah · 88:10
In a Paradise elevated in position and rank.
∿ similarity: 0.98
Al-Fajr · 89:18
Neither do any of you encourage the other in feeding the poor person who cannot find anything to consume.
∿ similarity: 0.92
Al-Ma'un · 107:3
He does not encourage himself nor others in feeding the poor.
∿ similarity: 0.89
Al-Waqi'ah · 56:80
It is a revelation from the Lord of the creations, on His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
∿ similarity: 0.87
Al-Waqi'ah · 56:96
So glorify the great name of your Lord, and proclaim His purity from all defects.
∿ similarity: 0.84
Al-Qari'ah · 101:3
O Messenger! And what do you know of this hour that strikes the hearts of people because of the severity of its horrors? It is the…
∿ similarity: 0.83
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Haqqah?
Surah Al-Haqqah (الحاقة) is the 69th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 52 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Haqqah?
The main themes of Surah Al-Haqqah are theology, spirituality, and eschatology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Haqqah?
Surah Al-Haqqah prominently features the people of Aad and the people of Thamud.
Is Surah Al-Haqqah Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Haqqah is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 52 verses.
Read Al-Haqqah — All 52 Verses
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