Surah Al-Ma’idah Overview — The Table Spread (Chapter 5)

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المائدة Al-Ma'idah The Table Spread
Medinan◉ Juz 6 · 7120 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Al-Ma'idah (المائدة) is the 5th chapter of the Qur'an, with 120 verses revealed in Medina. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and prophethood. It prominently features Isa and children of Israel. It contains Ayat al-Wudu (5:6).

◉ Juz 6◉ Juz 7Madani120 Verses
Thematic Domains
Theology
35%
Spirituality
27%
Prophethood
18%
Eschatology
10%
Ethics
10%
Key Concepts
AllahFaithDisbeliefKnowledgeMessengerThe Descent Of RevelationPeople Of The BookThe ScriptureThe EarthDeeds For The AfterlifePunishment Of HellfireForgiveness
Theology — 35%Spirituality — 27%Prophethood — 18%Eschatology — 10%Ethics — 10%
Verse Tone Progression
Command (verses 1–4)Warning (verses 5–5)Promise (verses 6–6)Command (verses 7–8)Consolation (verses 9–9)Warning (verses 10–10)Consolation (verses 11–11)Warning (verses 12–12)Consolation (verses 13–13)Warning (verses 14–14)Command (verses 15–15)Consolation (verses 16–16)Promise (verses 17–18)Warning (verses 19–19)Consolation (verses 20–20)Command (verses 21–21)Warning (verses 22–24)Command (verses 25–25)Warning (verses 26–28)Consolation (verses 29–29)Command (verses 30–31)Warning (verses 32–33)Promise (verses 34–34)Command (verses 35–35)Warning (verses 36–36)Command (verses 37–37)Warning (verses 38–38)Consolation (verses 39–39)Promise (verses 40–40)Warning (verses 41–41)Command (verses 42–45)Consolation (verses 46–46)Command (verses 47–47)Narrative (verses 48–48)Warning (verses 49–49)Command (verses 50–50)Warning (verses 51–51)Praise (verses 52–52)Promise (verses 53–54)Command (verses 55–56)Warning (verses 57–57)Command (verses 58–59)Warning (verses 60–61)Narrative (verses 62–62)Command (verses 63–63)Warning (verses 64–64)Promise (verses 65–65)Command (verses 66–66)Warning (verses 67–68)Consolation (verses 69–69)Command (verses 70–70)Consolation (verses 71–71)Warning (verses 72–72)Command (verses 73–73)Consolation (verses 74–74)Command (verses 75–77)Praise (verses 78–78)Warning (verses 79–80)Command (verses 81–81)Warning (verses 82–82)Promise (verses 83–83)Consolation (verses 84–84)Promise (verses 85–85)Warning (verses 86–87)Promise (verses 88–88)Command (verses 89–89)Warning (verses 90–92)Consolation (verses 93–93)Warning (verses 94–94)Command (verses 95–95)Promise (verses 96–96)Command (verses 97–97)Consolation (verses 98–98)Command (verses 99–99)Warning (verses 100–101)Command (verses 102–102)Warning (verses 103–103)Command (verses 104–104)Warning (verses 105–106)Narrative (verses 107–107)Warning (verses 108–108)Command (verses 109–109)Warning (verses 110–110)Promise (verses 111–111)Command (verses 112–112)Consolation (verses 113–113)Command (verses 114–114)Warning (verses 115–115)Command (verses 116–116)Promise (verses 117–117)Command (verses 118–118)Promise (verses 119–119)Command (verses 120–120)0153045607590105120
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Allah82vfaith34vdisbelief27vknowledge18vmessenger17vthe descent of revelation17vpeople of the book14vthe scripture14vthe earth13vdeeds for the afterlife11vpunishment of hellfire11vforgiveness10v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
people of the book↔the scripture253
Allah↔disbelief200
Allah↔messenger188
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔punishment of hellfire127
Allah↔deeds for the afterlife126
Allah↔forgiveness115
Allah↔the descent of revelation112
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
3:189
With Allah alone is the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is in them: in its creation and administration. Allah i…
∿ similarity: 0.93
64:12
Follow Allah and follow the Messenger. If you turn away from what the Messenger brought to you, then the sin of such turning away…
∿ similarity: 0.92
2:170
If these disbelievers are told to follow the guidance and light which Allah revealed, they say, resisting stubbornly, that they wi…
∿ similarity: 0.90
2:62
Those who have faith from the nation of Muhammad (peace be upon him) and from the communities who came before him – from the Jews,…
∿ similarity: 0.90
4:43
O you who have faith in Allah and follow His Messenger, do not pray when you are drunk, until you recover from your drunkenness, a…
∿ similarity: 0.87
31:26
To Allah alone belongs everything that is in the heavens and the earth, in terms of being His creation, under His ownership and de…
∿ similarity: 0.86
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Ma'idah?
Surah Al-Ma'idah (المائدة) is the 5th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 120 verses revealed in Medina.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Ma'idah?
The main themes of Surah Al-Ma'idah are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Ma'idah?
Surah Al-Ma'idah prominently features Isa and children of Israel.
What are the notable verses in Surah Al-Ma'idah?
Surah Al-Ma'idah contains Ayat al-Wudu (5:6).
Is Surah Al-Ma'idah Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Ma'idah is Medinan; it was revealed in Medina and contains 120 verses.
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