Surah Al-Muddaththir Overview — The Cloaked One (Chapter 74)

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المدثر Al-Muddaththir The Cloaked One
Meccan◉ Juz 2956 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Al-Muddaththir (المدثر) is the 74th chapter of the Qur'an, with 56 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are spirituality, theology, and ethics. It prominently features Muhammad and the scrolls.

Topical Breakdown

Verses 1–2016
  • 1Address to the Cloaked Prophet
  • 2Arising to warn
  • 3Magnifying God
  • 4, 5Purifying garments and avoiding abomination
  • 6Giving without seeking excess
  • 7Patience for the sake of God
  • 8The Blowing of the Trumpet
  • 9, 10Hardship of the Last Day
  • 11Al-Walid ibn al-Mughirah / ungrateful wealthy
  • 12, 13Wealth and children
  • 14Facilitation of worldly life
  • 15Covetousness and ingratitude
  • 16, 22, 23, 49Evasion and obstinacy
  • 17Climbing exhausting torment (Sa'ud)
  • 18, 21Plotting and scheming
  • 19, 20Condemnation of the conspirators

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Verses 21–4010
  • 24Accusing the Quran of Magic
  • 25Claiming the Quran is human speech
  • 26, 27, 28, 29Saqar (Hellfire)
  • 30, 31Nineteen angels guarding Hell
  • 32, 33, 34Oaths by the Moon, Night, and Dawn
  • 35Magnitude of Hellfire
  • 36Warning people
  • 37Human choice to advance or retreat
  • 38Individual responsibility
  • 39, 40Companions of the Right

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Verses 41–5612
  • 41, 42Questioning the sinners in Saqar
  • 43, 44Abandoning prayer and feeding the poor
  • 45Indulging in falsehood
  • 46Denying the Day of Recompense
  • 47Arrival of death (Al-Yaqeen)
  • 48Uselessness of intercession for deniers
  • 50, 51Startled donkeys fleeing a lion
  • 52Demanding unfolded personal scriptures
  • 53Lack of fear of the Hereafter
  • 54, 55The Quran as a Reminder
  • 56Divine Will governing reminder
  • 56Forgiveness of sins

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◉ Juz 29Makkan56 Verses
Ethics — 44%Eschatology — 22%Prophethood — 11%Spirituality — 11%Cosmology — 11%
Verse Tone Progression
Command (verses 1–2)Warning (verses 3–3)Command (verses 4–6)Consolation (verses 7–7)Narrative (verses 8–8)Consolation (verses 9–9)Warning (verses 10–11)Promise (verses 12–12)Command (verses 13–14)Consolation (verses 15–15)Warning (verses 16–16)Command (verses 17–20)CommandNeutral (verses 21–21)Narrative (verses 22–22)Praise (verses 23–23)Command (verses 24–24)Warning (verses 25–25)Command (verses 26–26)Narrative (verses 27–27)Consolation (verses 28–28)Warning (verses 29–29)Neutral (verses 30–30)Praise (verses 31–31)Command (verses 32–32)Narrative (verses 33–33)Praise (verses 34–35)Command (verses 36–37)Consolation (verses 38–38)Promise (verses 39–39)Narrative (verses 40–40)Warning (verses 41–41)Command (verses 42–45)CommandNarrative (verses 46–46)Command (verses 47–47)Praise (verses 48–48)Warning (verses 49–49)Narrative (verses 50–50)Praise (verses 51–51)Command (verses 52–52)Consolation (verses 53–53)Narrative (verses 54–54)Promise (verses 55–55)Praise (verses 56–56)0714212835424956
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Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allahdisbelief200
divine willAllah119
remembrance and reflectionAllah85
divine decreeAllah61
remembrance and reflectionremembrance of Allah60
Allahremembrance of Allah50
Allahmurder47
giving glad tidingsAllah44
divine willdivine decree23
giving glad tidingsgiving warning21
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Muddaththir?
Surah Al-Muddaththir (المدثر) is the 74th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 56 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Muddaththir?
The main themes of Surah Al-Muddaththir are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Muddaththir?
Surah Al-Muddaththir prominently features Muhammad and the scrolls.
Is Surah Al-Muddaththir Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Muddaththir is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 56 verses.
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