Surah Al-Mursalat Overview — The Emissaries (Chapter 77)

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المرسلات Al-Mursalat The Emissaries
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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

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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

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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

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Key Concepts
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Verse Tone Progression
Warning (verses 1–3)Narrative (verses 4–5)Command (verses 6–6)Promise (verses 7–7)Neutral (verses 8–8)Narrative (verses 9–9)Command (verses 10–11)Promise (verses 12–12)Command (verses 13–14)Warning (verses 15–15)Praise (verses 16–16)Command (verses 17–18)Warning (verses 19–20)Promise (verses 21–21)Command (verses 22–23)Warning (verses 24–24)Narrative (verses 25–25)Consolation (verses 26–26)Narrative (verses 27–27)Warning (verses 28–28)Command (verses 29–29)Warning (verses 30–31)Narrative (verses 32–33)Warning (verses 34–34)Neutral (verses 35–35)Warning (verses 36–37)Command (verses 38–38)Consolation (verses 39–39)Warning (verses 40–40)Command (verses 41–41)Warning (verses 42–43)Consolation (verses 44–44)Warning (verses 45–45)Command (verses 46–46)Warning (verses 47–49)Consolation (verses 50–50)07142128354249
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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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