Surah Al-Layl Overview — The Night (Chapter 92)

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الليل Al-Layl The Night
Meccan◉ Juz 3021 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

The ninety-second chapter of the Qur'an is Surah Al-Layl (الليل), a Meccan revelation of 21 verses. It mainly addresses cosmology, theology, and eschatology.

Topical Breakdown

Verses 1–2010
  • 1, 2The Night and the Day
  • 3Proportionate human creation
  • 4, 9, 10, 16Divine Will and Human Will
  • 5, 18Neglect of orphans and the poor
  • 6, 7Purification of the soul
  • 8, 11Hoarding wealth
  • 12Unfailing divine care
  • 13, 19, 20Absolute Oneness of God
  • 14, 15Torment and agony of Hellfire
  • 17, 21Joy and bliss of Paradise

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◉ Juz 30Makkan21 Verses
Thematic Domains
67%
33%
Key Concepts
Ethics — 100%
Verse Tone Progression
Command (verses 1–5)CommandConsolation (verses 6–8)ConsolationNarrative (verses 9–9)Consolation (verses 10–10)Warning (verses 11–11)Consolation (verses 12–12)Promise (verses 13–13)Warning (verses 14–14)Command (verses 15–15)Narrative (verses 16–16)Command (verses 17–17)Consolation (verses 18–18)Praise (verses 19–20)PraiseNarrative (verses 21–21)036912151821
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
God consciousness2vgood deed2vlying2vmiserliness2vrejection of truth2vthe self sufficient2vcreation1vdivine creation1vdivine favour1vgiving warning1vhellfire1vlivestock1v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
lying↔rejection of truth200
creation↔divine creation195
divine favour↔livestock49
good deed↔divine creation8
lying↔hellfire8
rejection of truth↔hellfire8
creation↔hellfire7
divine creation↔hellfire7
good deed↔creation6
rejection of truth↔giving warning6
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
An-Najm · 53:45
And that He created the two types: Male and female.
∿ similarity: 0.82
'Abasa · 80:5
As for those who feel they have no need to bring faith in what you have brought, due to the wealth they possess.
∿ similarity: 0.81
Al-A'la · 87:8
I will make it easy for you to do actions that please Allah and enter you into Paradise.
∿ similarity: 0.78
Al-Qiyamah · 75:39
Then he made his species into two types: Male and female?!
∿ similarity: 0.74
Al-Balad · 90:3
And Allah takes an oath on the father of humanity, also taking an oath on the offspring reproduced from him.
∿ similarity: 0.72
Al-Masad · 111:2
How much can his wealth and his children benefit him? They cannot defend him against the punishment, nor bring any mercy to him.
∿ similarity: 0.71
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Layl?
Surah Al-Layl (الليل) is the 92nd chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 21 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Layl?
The main themes of Surah Al-Layl are theology, cosmology, and eschatology.
Is Surah Al-Layl Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Layl is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 21 verses.
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