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 eschatology. 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
56%
22%
11%
11%
Key Concepts
Eschatology — 56%Theology — 22%Ethics — 11%Cosmology — 11%
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
the day of judgement3vgenerosity2vknowledge2vthe self2vconceit1vcreation1vday the sky splits1vdivine command1vdivine creation1vdivine will1vlicentiousness1vrejection of truth1v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
creation↔divine creation192
knowledge↔the self38
knowledge↔divine will35
knowledge↔divine creation26
knowledge↔creation25
knowledge↔divine command13
the self↔creation13
the self↔divine creation13
creation↔divine will13
divine creation↔divine will13
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
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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 eschatology.
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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