Surah Al-Qalam Overview — The Pen (Chapter 68)

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القلم Al-Qalam The Pen
Meccan◉ Juz 2952 verses12 Concepts
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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.

◉ Juz 29Makkan52 Verses
Thematic Domains
Spirituality
44%
Theology
23%
Ethics
14%
Worship
10%
Prophethood
9%
Key Concepts
Divine FavourWisdomFalse SuppositionKnowledgeThe CompanionsWhaleCompanions Of The GardenRemembrance And ReflectionProstrationSupplication To AllahGlorification Of AllahObedience
Spirituality — 44%Theology — 23%Ethics — 14%Worship — 10%Prophethood — 9%
Verse Tone Progression
Warning (verses 1–1)Consolation (verses 2–2)Promise (verses 3–3)Praise (verses 4–4)Narrative (verses 5–5)Warning (verses 6–6)Command (verses 7–7)Consolation (verses 8–8)Warning (verses 9–9)Consolation (verses 10–10)Warning (verses 11–11)Praise (verses 12–12)Warning (verses 13–13)Promise (verses 14–14)Praise (verses 15–15)Promise (verses 16–17)Neutral (verses 18–18)Consolation (verses 19–19)Narrative (verses 20–20)Command (verses 21–21)Warning (verses 22–23)Command (verses 24–24)Praise (verses 25–25)Warning (verses 26–26)Command (verses 27–27)Warning (verses 28–28)Consolation (verses 29–29)Command (verses 30–30)Warning (verses 31–31)Promise (verses 32–32)Command (verses 33–33)Consolation (verses 34–34)Narrative (verses 35–35)Command (verses 36–37)Consolation (verses 38–38)Command (verses 39–40)Promise (verses 41–41)Command (verses 42–43)Warning (verses 44–44)Consolation (verses 45–45)Command (verses 46–48)Consolation (verses 49–49)Command (verses 50–50)Warning (verses 51–52)07142128354249
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
divine favour3vfalse supposition3vknowledge3vwisdom3vcompanions of the garden2vglorification of Allah2vobedience2vprostration2vremembrance and reflection2vsupplication to Allah2vthe companions2vunderstanding2v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
knowledgewisdom60
knowledgeremembrance and reflection32
false suppositionknowledge17
divine favourremembrance and reflection14
knowledgesupplication to Allah12
knowledgeglorification of Allah10
divine favourknowledge9
knowledgeobedience8
wisdomglorification of Allah8
wisdomremembrance and reflection7
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.
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