Surah · 70 of 114
المعارج
Al-Ma'arij
The Ascending StairwaysMeccan◉ Juz 2944 verses12 Concepts
About This Surah
With 44 verses, Surah Al-Ma'arij (المعارج) is the seventieth chapter of the Qur'an and was revealed in Mecca. It chiefly deals with theology, eschatology, and cosmology.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2011
- 1, 2, 3Inescapable Ascending Ways
- 4Angels and Spirit Ascending
- 4, 6, 7Day fifty thousand years long
- 5Beautiful patience
- 8Sky like molten brass
- 9Mountains like wool
- 10Friend not asking friend
- 11, 12, 13, 14Ransoming family and wealth
- 15, 16Fire tearing the scalp
- 17, 18Hoarding and amassing
- 19, 20, 21Human Anxious Nature
Verses 21–4010
- 22, 23, 34Constancy in Prayer
- 24, 25Right in wealth for beggar
- 26Belief in Day of Recompense
- 27, 28Fear of God's punishment
- 29, 30, 31Guarding chastity
- 32Keeping trusts and covenants
- 33Standing firm in testimony
- 35, 38Gardens for the righteous
- 36, 37Disbelievers racing to ridicule
- 39, 40, 41Re-creation capability
Verses 41–443
- 42Respite for the wicked
- 43Emerging from graves
- 44Humiliation on the Promised Day
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
disbelief↔Allah200
creation↔divine creation195
punishment of hellfire↔Allah127
the cave↔Allah83
divine creation↔Allah75
creation↔Allah69
punishment of hellfire↔disbelief68
divine decree↔Allah61
divine promise↔Allah46
disbelief↔the cave20
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Mu'minun · 23:8
Those who fulfil and do not neglect or usurp the trusts Allah has entrusted them with, or any of His servants have entrusted them…
∿ similarity: 0.89
Al-Mu'minun · 23:5
Those who safeguarded their private parts by keeping them far from fornication, homosexuality and shameful actions; so they remain…
∿ similarity: 0.87
Al-Mu'minun · 23:9
Those who observe their prayers by being punctual in them, by performing them at their correct times together, obligations and pre…
∿ similarity: 0.86
Al-Mu'minun · 23:7
So whosoever seeks pleasure from other than his wives and female servants that he possesses, he is transgressing the limits of All…
∿ similarity: 0.86
Az-Zukhruf · 43:83
So O Messenger! Leave them to continue in whatever falsehood they are engrossed in, and let them enjoy until they meet the day whi…
∿ similarity: 0.86
Al-Mu'minun · 23:6
Except using them with their wives or the female servants they possessed, for they are blameless in taking pleasure from them thro…
∿ similarity: 0.85
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Ma'arij?
Surah Al-Ma'arij (المعارج) is the 70th chapter of the Qur'an. It has 44 verses and was revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Ma'arij?
The main themes of Surah Al-Ma'arij are theology, eschatology, and cosmology.
Is Surah Al-Ma'arij Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Ma'arij is Meccan. It was revealed in Mecca and has 44 verses.
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