Surah Al-Infitar Overview — The Cleaving (Chapter 82)

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الانفطار Al-Infitar The Cleaving
Meccan◉ Juz 3019 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Al-Infitar (الانفطار) is the 82nd chapter of the Qur'an, with 19 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are cosmology, theology, and ethics. It prominently features Idris and Dhul-Kifl.

Topical Breakdown

Verses 1–1910
  • 1, 2Celestial collapse
  • 3, 17, 18Cosmic upheaval
  • 4Resurrection of souls
  • 5Self-realization of deeds
  • 6, 7, 8Proportionate human creation
  • 9Divine Will and Human Will
  • 10, 11, 12Guardian recording angels
  • 13Joy and bliss of Paradise
  • 14, 15, 16Torment and agony of Hellfire
  • 19Individual accountability

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◉ Juz 30Makkan19 Verses
Thematic Domains
67%
33%
Key Concepts
Theology — 100%
Verse Tone Progression
Promise (verses 1–1)Consolation (verses 2–2)Warning (verses 3–3)Promise (verses 4–4)Command (verses 5–5)Praise (verses 6–7)PraiseWarning (verses 8–8)Command (verses 9–9)Promise (verses 10–10)Praise (verses 11–11)Command (verses 12–12)Consolation (verses 13–13)Warning (verses 14–14)Praise (verses 15–16)PraiseNarrative (verses 17–17)Command (verses 18–19)Command0369121518
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
knowledge2vthe self2vconceit1vcreation1vdivine command1vdivine creation1vdivine favour1vdivine will1vgenerosity1vjustice1vlicentiousness1vlying1v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
creation↔divine creation195
knowledge↔the self38
knowledge↔divine will36
knowledge↔divine command28
knowledge↔divine creation27
knowledge↔creation25
the self↔divine command18
knowledge↔lying14
the self↔divine creation14
the self↔creation13
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Mursalat · 77:9
The sky will suddenly crack because of the angels descending from it.
∿ similarity: 0.90
Al-Mutaffifin · 83:22
Those who do an abundance of good deeds will be in everlasting bliss on the day of judgment.
∿ similarity: 0.87
Al-Inshiqaq · 84:1
When the sky ruptures because of the angels descending from it.
∿ similarity: 0.87
At-Takwir · 81:11
When the sky is stripped like how the skin is stripped away from a sheep.
∿ similarity: 0.86
Al-Qadr · 97:2
O Prophet! Do you know what goodness and blessings lie in this night?
∿ similarity: 0.86
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: 0.85
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Infitar?
Surah Al-Infitar (الانفطار) is the 82nd chapter of the Qur'an. It has 19 verses and was revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Infitar?
The main themes of Surah Al-Infitar are cosmology, theology, and ethics.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Infitar?
Surah Al-Infitar prominently features Idris and Dhul-Kifl.
Is Surah Al-Infitar Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Infitar is Meccan. It was revealed in Mecca and has 19 verses.
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