About This Surah
Surah Al-Qalam (القلم) is the 68th chapter of the Qur'an, with 52 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are spirituality, theology, and ethics. It prominently features Muhammad and Yunus.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–208
- 1, 2The Pen and writing
- 3, 4, 5, 6, 46Noble character of Muhammad
- 7God's subtle knowledge of chests
- 8, 9Compromise rejection
- 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15Vile traits of the slanderer
- 16Branding on the snout
- 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24…Pluckers of the garden
- 19, 20, 26, 27Garden destroyed by fire
Verses 21–404
- 28, 29, 30, 31, 32Blaming each other
- 33Punishment of Hereafter greater
- 34Gardens for the righteous
- 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40…Muslims vs Criminals
Verses 41–525
- 42, 43Shin unveiled on Judgment Day
- 44, 45Respite for the wicked
- 47The Knower of Unseen and Seen
- 48, 49, 50Jonah and the Fish
- 51, 52Evil eye and denial of Quran
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
knowledge↔wisdom60
knowledge↔remembrance and reflection32
false supposition↔knowledge17
divine favour↔remembrance and reflection14
knowledge↔supplication to Allah12
knowledge↔glorification of Allah10
divine favour↔knowledge9
knowledge↔obedience8
wisdom↔glorification of Allah8
wisdom↔remembrance and reflection7
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Waqi'ah · 56:67
“Rather, we have been deprived of sustenance.”
∿ similarity: 0.95
At-Tur · 52:40
Or do you, O Messenger, seek a wage from them for what you convey to them from their Lord, due to which they are burdened with som…
∿ similarity: 0.93
Al-An'am · 6:117
Your Lord, O Messenger, knows best those people who are misled from His path; and He knows best those who are rightly guided to it…
∿ similarity: 0.92
Qaf · 50:25
Preventer of good, aggressor, and doubter, “Who is frequent preventer of the truth Allah has made obligatory on him, transgressor…
∿ similarity: 0.90
At-Tur · 52:41
Or do they have knowledge of the Ghaib, so that they write for people what they learn from the Ghaib and inform them of what they…
∿ similarity: 0.90
Al-Mutaffifin · 83:13
When My verses revealed to My messenger are recited to him, he says: These are stories of the earlier nations and are not from All…
∿ similarity: 0.86
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Qalam?
Surah Al-Qalam (القلم) is the 68th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 52 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Qalam?
The main themes of Surah Al-Qalam are theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Qalam?
Surah Al-Qalam prominently features Muhammad and Yunus.
Is Surah Al-Qalam Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Qalam is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 52 verses.
Read Al-Qalam — All 52 Verses
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