About This Surah
Surah Al-Qamar (القمر) is the 54th chapter of the Qur'an, with 55 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are prophethood, theology, and eschatology. It prominently features the Quran and Lut.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2020
- 1Approaching of the Hour and splitting of the moon
- 2Dismissing miracles as passing magic
- 3Following desires and reaching finality of matters
- 4Sufficient warnings contained in past accounts
- 5Profound wisdom unheeded by stubborn deniers
- 6Call to a terrible event on Judgment Day
- 7Emerging from graves like spreading locusts
- 8Hastening toward caller and distress of disbelievers
- 9Denial and harassment faced by Prophet Noah
- 10Supplication of Noah for divine victory
- 11Opening gates of heaven with torrential rain
- 12Bursting earth with springs to fulfill decreed flood
- 13Carrying Noah on the Ark of planks and nails
- 14Sailing under divine eye as reward for the rejected
- 15Ark left as a lasting reminder for reflection
- 16Severity of divine punishment and warning
- 17, 22, 32, 40Facilitation of the Quran for remembrance and lesson
- 18Denial by Ad and resulting punishment
- 19Furious shrieking wind on day of continuous calamity
- 20Uprooting people like uprooted date-palm trunks
Verses 21–4017
- 21Reiterating the dread of divine punishment
- 23Rejection of divine warnings by Thamud
- 24Refusing to follow a solitary human messenger
- 25Accusing Prophet Salih of insolent lying
- 26Exposing the real insolent liar in the Hereafter
- 27Sending the she-camel as a trial for Thamud
- 28Apportionment of water between people and she-camel
- 29Hamstringing the she-camel by Thamud's companion
- 30Consequences of defying divine warning
- 31Single blast turning them into crushed dry twigs
- 33Rejection of warnings by the people of Lot
- 34Storm of stones destroying Lot's people except his family
- 35Deliverance before dawn as reward for gratitude
- 36Lot warning his people of divine seizure
- 37Blinding the transgressors when soliciting Lot's guests
- 38Early morning enduring punishment strikes them
- 39Tasting the retribution for rejecting warnings
Verses 41–5515
- 41Arrival of warners to the people of Pharaoh
- 42Denial of all signs and seizure by the Almighty
- 43Current disbelievers not superior to destroyed nations
- 44False confidence in collective strength
- 45Prophecy of the defeat and flight of pagan assembly
- 46The Hour as the ultimate terrifying appointment
- 47Criminals in error and blazing fire
- 48Dragged on their faces into the touch of Saqar
- 49Creation of all things according to precise measure
- 50Instantaneous execution of divine command
- 51Destruction of past factions as a lesson
- 52Every human deed documented in records
- 53Every small and large matter written down
- 54Righteous in gardens and flowing rivers
- 55Assembly of truth in presence of the Omnipotent King
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
rejection of truth↔lying200
rejection of truth↔messenger33
lying↔messenger31
giving warning↔vow30
punishment of hellfire↔messenger28
giving warning↔messenger23
rejection of truth↔punishment of hellfire21
punishment of hellfire↔lying20
divine command↔messenger18
punishment of hellfire↔divine command13
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Adh-Dhariyat · 51:15
Those who are mindful of their Lord by carrying out His commands and refraining from His prohibitions will be in gardens and runni…
∿ similarity: 0.82
Ash-Shu'ara · 26:141
The Thamūd disbelieved in all the messenger by their rejection of Saleh (peace be upon him).
∿ similarity: 0.80
Ash-Shu'ara · 26:160
The people of Lut disbelieved in all the messengers by their rejection of Lut (peace be upon him).
∿ similarity: 0.72
Al-Hijr · 15:59
Except the family of Lot and the believers that follow him for they will not be included in the destruction and We will save them…
∿ similarity: 0.71
Ash-Shu'ara · 26:203
So when the punishment will come upon them suddenly, they will say out of immense grief, “Will we be given respite to repent to Al…
∿ similarity: 0.71
Al-Hijr · 15:45
Those who were mindful of Allah, by obeying His command and staying away from disobedience will have gardens and springs.
∿ similarity: 0.70
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Qamar?
Surah Al-Qamar (القمر) is the 54th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 55 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Qamar?
The main themes of Surah Al-Qamar are theology, prophethood, and cosmology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Qamar?
Surah Al-Qamar prominently features the Quran and Lut.
Is Surah Al-Qamar Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Qamar is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 55 verses.
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