Surah Al-Isra Overview — The Night Journey (Chapter 17)

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الإسراء Al-Isra The Night Journey
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About This Surah

Surah Al-Isra (الإسراء) is the 17th chapter of the Qur'an, with 111 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and cosmology. It prominently features the Quran and children of Israel. It contains Ayat al-Isra (17:1).

◉ Juz 15Makkan111 Verses
Thematic Domains
Theology
24%
Spirituality
22%
Cosmology
21%
Prophethood
20%
Eschatology
13%
Key Concepts
The EarthThe QuranFaithMessengerDivine MercyKnowledgeWorshipAllahVirtuePath Of AllahThe HeavensPeople Of The Book
Theology — 24%Spirituality — 22%Cosmology — 21%Prophethood — 20%Eschatology — 13%
Verse Tone Progression
Praise (verses 1–1)Warning (verses 2–2)Praise (verses 3–3)Warning (verses 4–5)Promise (verses 6–6)Praise (verses 7–7)Promise (verses 8–9)Warning (verses 10–10)Command (verses 11–11)Promise (verses 12–14)Warning (verses 15–15)Command (verses 16–18)Consolation (verses 19–19)Command (verses 20–20)Praise (verses 21–21)Command (verses 22–22)Warning (verses 23–23)Promise (verses 24–24)Command (verses 25–26)Warning (verses 27–27)Consolation (verses 28–28)Neutral (verses 29–29)Promise (verses 30–30)Warning (verses 31–32)Promise (verses 33–34)Consolation (verses 35–35)Command (verses 36–36)Warning (verses 37–41)Command (verses 42–42)Praise (verses 43–44)Warning (verses 45–45)Promise (verses 46–46)Command (verses 47–47)Narrative (verses 48–48)Command (verses 49–51)Promise (verses 52–52)Warning (verses 53–53)Command (verses 54–54)Promise (verses 55–55)Command (verses 56–56)Warning (verses 57–57)Command (verses 58–58)Warning (verses 59–60)Command (verses 61–62)Warning (verses 63–63)Promise (verses 64–64)Warning (verses 65–65)Praise (verses 66–66)Warning (verses 67–68)Command (verses 69–69)Praise (verses 70–70)Command (verses 71–72)Warning (verses 73–73)Promise (verses 74–74)Warning (verses 75–76)Command (verses 77–78)Praise (verses 79–79)Command (verses 80–81)Consolation (verses 82–82)Promise (verses 83–84)Command (verses 85–85)Warning (verses 86–86)Consolation (verses 87–87)Command (verses 88–88)Warning (verses 89–89)Command (verses 90–92)Praise (verses 93–93)Consolation (verses 94–94)Command (verses 95–97)Warning (verses 98–98)Promise (verses 99–99)Command (verses 100–100)Warning (verses 101–101)Command (verses 102–104)Promise (verses 105–105)Command (verses 106–107)Praise (verses 108–108)Warning (verses 109–109)Command (verses 110–110)Praise (verses 111–111)014284256708498
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Praise
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Concept Frequency Cloud
the Quran13vthe earth11vdivine mercy10vfaith10vknowledge10vmessenger10vworship9vAllah8vpath of Allah7vpeople of the book7vthe heavens7vthe scripture7v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
knowledge↔Allah350
faith↔Allah306
people of the book↔the scripture253
the earth↔the heavens221
messenger↔Allah188
the earth↔Allah186
Allah↔the heavens126
divine mercy↔Allah125
Allah↔people of the book109
Allah↔the scripture109
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
25:9
O Messenger! You should see and be amazed at how they can describe you with such false attributes, i.e. they said, “He is a magici…
∿ similarity: 0.95
18:54
I have explained in different ways, in this Qur’ān that was revealed to Muhammad (peace be upon him), many types of examples so th…
∿ similarity: 0.87
20:116
And remember, O Messenger, when I said to the angels: “Prostrate to Adam as a greeting”. All of them prostrated besides Iblis, who…
∿ similarity: 0.84
23:82
They said, unbelievingly and denyingly: “When we die and turn into dust and decomposed bones, will we be raised alive to be reckon…
∿ similarity: 0.83
2:34
Allah reveals that He told the angels to prostrate to Adam out of recognition and respect, so they prostrated to him, eager to do…
∿ similarity: 0.82
46:33
Do these idolaters who deny the resurrection not understand that Allah Who created the heavens and created the earth, and did not…
∿ similarity: 0.81
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Isra?
Surah Al-Isra (الإسراء) is the 17th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 111 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Isra?
The main themes of Surah Al-Isra are theology, prophethood, and cosmology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Isra?
Surah Al-Isra prominently features the Quran and children of Israel.
What are the notable verses in Surah Al-Isra?
Surah Al-Isra contains Ayat al-Isra (17:1).
Is Surah Al-Isra Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Isra is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 111 verses.
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