About This Surah
Surah Al-Hijr (الحجر) is the 15th chapter of the Qur'an, with 99 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are prophethood, theology, and cosmology. It prominently features the Quran and Lut.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2038
- 1The Clear Book
- 1The Holy Quran
- 2Regret of Disbelievers
- 2Wishing for Islam
- 3Divine Respite
- 3False Hope
- 3Worldly Indulgence
- 4Decreed Lifespan
- 4Destruction of Nations
- 5Fixed Lifespans
- 6Accusation of Madness
- 6Denial of Revelation
- 7Demanding Angels
- 7Skepticism
- 8Angels Sent with Truth
- 8Finality of Punishment
- 9Divine Protection
- 9Preservation of the Quran
- 10Messengers to Past Nations
- 11Historical Rejection of Prophets
- 12Obstinacy in Sin
- 13Persistent Disbelief
- 13Universal Pattern of Destruction
- 14Ascension to Heaven
- 14Rejection of Supernatural Signs
- 15Accusations of Sorcery
- 15Denial of Sensory Reality
- 16Beauty of Creation
- 16Constellations in the Sky
- 17Expulsion of Satan
- 17Guarding against Devils
- 18Eavesdropping
- 18Piercing Meteors
- 19Balanced Vegetation
- 19Firm Mountains
- 19Spreading the Earth
- 20Means of Livelihood
- 20Sustenance of Creation
Verses 21–4030
- 21Measured Allotment
- 21Treasures of All Things
- 22Fecundating Winds
- 22Rain and Water Supply
- 23Life and Death
- 23The Ultimate Inheritor
- 24Knowledge of Future Generations
- 24Knowledge of Past Generations
- 25Divine wisdom and knowledge
- 25Gathering of Mankind
- 26Creation from Clay and Mud
- 27Creation from Scorching Fire
- 28Announcement of Human Creation
- 28Clay Origin of Man
- 29Breathing the Divine Spirit
- 29Command to Prostrate to Adam
- 30Prostration of All Angels
- 31Refusal to Prostrate
- 32Questioning Disobedience
- 33Disdain for Clay Creation
- 33Pride in Origin
- 34Cursed Status
- 34Expulsion from Paradise
- 35Eternal Curse until Day of Judgment
- 36Seeking Respite until Resurrection
- 37Granting of Respite
- 38Limits of Satan's Respite
- 39Adornment of Evil
- 39Swearing to Misguide Humanity
- 40Immunity of Sincere Servants
Verses 41–6027
- 41Direct Way to Divine Truth
- 42Authority over Followers of Error
- 42Powerlessness over True Servants
- 43Hell as the Promised End
- 44Apportioned Shares of Sinners
- 44The Seven Gates of Hell
- 45Gardens and Springs of Paradise
- 46Greeting of Peace and Security
- 47Eternal Brotherhood
- 47Removal of Rancor
- 48Eternal Abode without Expulsion
- 48Freedom from Fatigue
- 49God the Most Forgiving and Merciful
- 50The Painful Chastisement
- 51Arrival of the Angelic Guests
- 52Apprehension of Strangers
- 52Greeting with Peace
- 53Good News of a Knowledgeable Son
- 53Reassurance of Peace
- 54Childbirth in Old Age
- 55Prohibition of Despair
- 55Tidings of Absolute Truth
- 56Despair Limited to the Astray
- 57Ibrahim Questioning the Envoys
- 58Dispatch against Criminal People
- 59Deliverance of Lut and Followers
- 60Divine Decree of Her Destruction
Verses 61–8025
- 61Arrival of Messengers
- 62Unrecognized Visitors
- 63Bringing What Was Doubted
- 64Bringing Absolute Truth
- 65Nighttime Departure
- 65Obeying Divine Orders
- 65Prohibition of Looking Back
- 66Eradication by Morning
- 67Malicious Rejoicing over Guests
- 68Plea Against Disgrace
- 69Piety and Respecting Honor
- 70Reminding of Prohibition on Harboring Outsiders
- 71Suggesting Marriage with Daughters
- 72Oath by the Prophet's Life
- 72Wandering Blindly in Passion
- 73The Blast at Sunrise
- 74Overturning the Towns
- 74Rain of Baked Clay Stones
- 75Signs for People of Insight
- 76Highway of Extant Ruins
- 77Moral Lessons for the Faithful
- 78Transgression of Shuaib's People
- 79Divine Vengeance
- 79Visible Historical Lessons on Highways
- 80Denial of Thamud
Verses 81–9927
- 81Ignoring Miraculous Signs
- 82Hewing Homes in Mountains
- 83The Morning Blast
- 84Ineffectiveness of Worldly Gains
- 85Creation in Truth
- 85Inevitability of the Hour
- 85Noble Forbearance
- 86God the Supreme Creator
- 87The Magnificent Quran
- 87The Seven Oft-Repeated Verses
- 88Compassion and Humility towards Believers
- 88Disregard for Worldly Luxuries
- 89Clear and Manifest Warning
- 90Punishment of the Partitioners
- 91Dividing the Scripture
- 92Questioning All Mankind
- 93Inquest into Human Actions
- 94Open Proclamation of the Truth
- 94Turning Away from Polytheists
- 95Shielding the Prophet from Ridicule
- 96Inevitable Consequence of Shirk
- 96Setting Up False Deities with God
- 97Empathy for Emotional Constriction
- 98Glorification and Praise of God
- 98Prostration in Prayer
- 99Certainty of Death
- 99Lifelong Devotion
Verse Tone Progression
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Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
divine creation↔creation195
messenger↔faith91
knowledge↔faith84
divine creation↔the heavens62
creation↔the heavens60
knowledge↔the heavens52
knowledge↔messenger50
the descent of revelation↔faith47
the descent of revelation↔the heavens42
knowledge↔the descent of revelation39
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Sad · 38:79
Iblis said: “Give me respite and do not make me die until the day You raise Your servants”.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Az-Zukhruf · 43:7
Whenever a prophet came to those previous nations from Allah they used to mock at him.
∿ similarity: 0.96
Sad · 38:77
Allah said to Iblis: “Get out of Paradise, because you are accursed and reviled.
∿ similarity: 0.96
Sad · 38:81
Until the day of the known time which is fixed for your destruction”.
∿ similarity: 0.95
Adh-Dhariyat · 51:32
The angels said in reply: “Allah has sent us to a criminal people who commit despicable sins.
∿ similarity: 0.95
Ash-Shu'ara · 26:200
Likewise, we placed rejection and disbelief in the hearts of the criminals because of their wrongdoing.
∿ similarity: 0.93
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Hijr?
Surah Al-Hijr (الحجر) is the 15th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 99 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Hijr?
The main themes of Surah Al-Hijr are prophethood, theology, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Hijr?
Surah Al-Hijr prominently features the Quran and Lut.
Is Surah Al-Hijr Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Hijr is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 99 verses.
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