Surah Al-Mutaffifin Overview — The Defrauding (Chapter 83)

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المطففين Al-Mutaffifin The Defrauding
Meccan◉ Juz 3036 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Revealed in Mecca, Surah Al-Mutaffifin (المطففين) stands as the eighty-third chapter of the Qur'an and contains 36 verses. The chapter focuses on theology, eschatology, and cosmology. It features people of Ibrahim and people of Lut prominently.

Topical Breakdown

Verses 1–209
  • 1, 2, 3Fraud and unfair weighing
  • 4Resurrection of souls
  • 5Cosmic upheaval
  • 6, 36Individual accountability
  • 7, 8, 9The record of the wicked
  • 10, 11, 12, 13Divine Will and Human Will
  • 14Purification of the soul
  • 15, 16, 17Torment and agony of Hellfire
  • 18, 19, 20, 21The record of the righteous

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Verses 21–362
  • 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27…Joy and bliss of Paradise
  • 29, 30, 31, 32, 33Torment of believers

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◉ Juz 30Makkan36 Verses
Thematic Domains
38%
23%
15%
15%
8%
Key Concepts
Eschatology — 38%Law & Fiqh — 23%Spirituality — 15%Ethics — 15%Theology — 8%
Verse Tone Progression
Warning (verses 1–1)Consolation (verses 2–2)Warning (verses 3–4)Promise (verses 5–5)Command (verses 6–6)Warning (verses 7–10)WarningNarrative (verses 11–11)Command (verses 12–12)Praise (verses 13–13)Warning (verses 14–14)Command (verses 15–17)CommandWarning (verses 18–20)WarningPromise (verses 21–21)Consolation (verses 22–22)Command (verses 23–23)Praise (verses 24–24)Command (verses 25–26)Consolation (verses 27–27)Warning (verses 28–32)WarningCommand (verses 33–33)Promise (verses 34–34)Command (verses 35–35)Narrative (verses 36–36)05101520253035
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
the scripture4vrejection of truth3vshort changing3vbliss of paradise2vdisbelief2vdrawing near to Allah2vfaith2vmockery2vparadise2vrational consideration2vconjecture1vcrime1v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
disbelief↔faith97
the scripture↔faith37
the scripture↔disbelief34
rejection of truth↔disbelief19
rejection of truth↔faith13
faith↔paradise12
faith↔rational consideration12
rejection of truth↔conjecture8
faith↔conjecture7
the scripture↔rejection of truth6
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Mursalat · 77:24
Destruction, punishment and loss on that day will be for the rejectors of the capability of Allah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Al-Mursalat · 77:34
Destruction, punishment and loss on that day will be for the rejectors who rejected whatever the Messengers brought from Allah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Al-Mursalat · 77:37
Destruction, punishment and loss on that day will be for the rejectors of the news of this day.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Al-Mursalat · 77:40
Destruction, punishment and loss on that day will be for the rejectors of the day of separation.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Al-Mursalat · 77:15
Destruction, punishment and loss on that day will be for the rejectors who rejected whatever the Messengers brought from Allah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Al-Infitar · 82:13
Those who do abundant acts of good and obedience will be in everlasting bliss on the day of judgment.
∿ similarity: 0.87
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Mutaffifin?
Surah Al-Mutaffifin (المطففين) is the 83rd chapter of the Qur'an. It has 36 verses and was revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Mutaffifin?
The main themes of Surah Al-Mutaffifin are spirituality, eschatology, and theology.
Is Surah Al-Mutaffifin Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Mutaffifin is Meccan. It was revealed in Mecca and has 36 verses.
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