Surah · 77 of 114
المرسلات
Al-Mursalat
The EmissariesMeccan◉ Juz 2950 verses12 Concepts
About This Surah
Surah Al-Mursalat (المرسلات) is the 77th chapter of the Qur'an, with 50 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are cosmology, eschatology, and theology. It prominently features al-Yasa.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2013
- 1, 2, 3Oaths by cosmic winds
- 4, 5Angels bringing revelation and distinction
- 6Warning people
- 7Inevitability of the Promised Day
- 8Extinction of stars
- 9Cleaving of the sky
- 10Quaking of the earth and disintegration of mountains
- 11Gathering messengers for testimony
- 12, 13, 14, 38Day of Sorting (Yawm al-Fasl)
- 15, 19, 24, 28, 34, 37…Ruin on that Day to deniers
- 16, 17Destruction of earlier and later deniers
- 18Divine law regarding criminals
- 20Creation from despised fluid
Verses 21–4010
- 21Settling in the womb
- 22Appointed term
- 23Perfection of Divine Decreeing
- 25, 26Earth as container for living and dead
- 27Lofty mountains and sweet water
- 29Driving deniers to Hell
- 30, 31Shadow of three columns in Hell
- 32, 33Sparks of Hell
- 35, 36Inability of sinners to speak or excuse
- 39Challenging the plots of sinners
Verses 41–506
- 41, 42Luxuries and peace in Paradise
- 43Acceptance and appreciation of deeds
- 44Reward of the righteous (Muhsineen)
- 46Respite for affluent deniers
- 48Abandoning prayer and feeding the poor
- 50Rejecting the ultimate revelation
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
the day of separation↔the seasons34
divine decree↔water10
water↔created from water10
crime↔messenger8
messenger↔God consciousness5
messenger↔appointed time of death5
divine decree↔messenger4
messenger↔water4
the day of separation↔divine decree2
the seasons↔divine decree2
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
As-Saffat · 37:110
Just as I requited Abraham with this reward for his obedience, I also reward those who do good.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Al-Mutaffifin · 83:10
Destruction and loss on that day will be for those who deny.
∿ similarity: 1.00
At-Takwir · 81:11
When the sky is stripped like how the skin is stripped away from a sheep.
∿ similarity: 0.96
Al-Infitar · 82:1
When the sky will split apart because of the angels descending from it.
∿ similarity: 0.90
At-Takwir · 81:3
When the mountains are moved from their places.
∿ similarity: 0.89
Adh-Dhariyat · 51:1
Allah swears by the wind which scatter dust,
∿ similarity: 0.89
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Mursalat?
Surah Al-Mursalat (المرسلات) is the 77th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 50 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Mursalat?
The main themes of Surah Al-Mursalat are cosmology, prophethood, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Mursalat?
Surah Al-Mursalat prominently features al-Yasa.
Is Surah Al-Mursalat Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Mursalat is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 50 verses.
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