About This Surah
Revealed in Mecca, Surah Al-Qasas (القصص) stands as the twenty-eighth chapter of the Qur'an and contains 88 verses. The chapter focuses on theology, cosmology, and prophethood. It features Musa and Madyan prominently.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2026
- 1, 2, 3Clear Book
- 3Story of Musa
- 4Dividing People into Factions and Oppression
- 4Pharaoh's Tyranny in the Land
- 5Allah's Will to Favor the Oppressed
- 5, 6Establishing the Oppressed as Leaders
- 6, 8, 36, 39Pharaoh's Arrogance and Denial
- 7Casting Musa into the River
- 7Inspiration to Musa's Mother
- 7, 10, 13, 61The True Promise of Allah
- 8Musa Taken by Pharaoh's Family
- 9Pharaoh's Wife's Plea for Musa
- 10Yearning and Heart of Musa's Mother
- 11Sister of Musa
- 12Refusal of Wet Nurses
- 12, 13Returning Musa to His Mother
- 14Attaining Full Strength and Wisdom
- 14, 54, 60, 67, 77, 80…Reward for Good Deeds
- 15Conflict between the Two Men
- 15Musa Entering the City
- 15Striking the Egyptian
- 16, 67Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness
- 17Vow Never to Support the Criminals
- 18Musa's Apprehension in the City
- 19The Second Incident
- 20Advice from the Man from the Outskirts
Verses 21–4027
- 21, 22Musa's Departure to Madyan
- 21Trust in Allah (Tawakkul)
- 22, 37, 46, 47, 49, 51…Quran as Guidance
- 23Arrival at the Well of Madyan
- 23The Two Women Watering Flocks
- 24Musa Watering for Them
- 24Musa's Supplication for Provision
- 25Invitation to Meet Their Father
- 25Modesty of the Young Woman
- 25, 31Musa Reassured and Safe
- 26Recommendation to Hire Musa
- 26Strong and Trustworthy
- 27, 28Marriage Proposal and Contract
- 29Fulfilling the Term
- 29Sighting Fire at Mount Tur
- 30Divine Call from the Blessed Spot
- 30, 70, 87Praise to Allah
- 31, 32Miracle of the Staff and Hand
- 32Miracles of Musa
- 33, 34Request for Harun's Assistance
- 35Divine Promise of Support
- 36Pharaoh's Accusation of Sorcery
- 38Haman and the Tower
- 38Pharaoh's Claim of Divinity
- 39, 48Denial of the Hereafter
- 40Drowning of Pharaoh and His Army
- 40, 41, 42, 47, 50, 58…Punishment for Evil Deeds
Verses 41–6013
- 43, 48Giving the Scripture to Musa
- 43, 45, 51Learning from Past Nations
- 44, 56, 62, 71, 72, 75Knowledge of the Unseen with Allah Alone
- 44, 45, 46Muhammad's Prophethood Proven by Knowledge of the Past
- 50Spiritual blindness and deafness
- 52, 53, 54Acceptance of Quran by People of the Book
- 52Universal Guidance to Earlier Nations
- 55Turning Away from Vain Talk
- 56Guidance is in Allah's Hands
- 57Excuses of Disbelievers
- 57, 82Providing Sustenance
- 58, 59Destruction of Ungrateful Cities
- 60, 61, 77, 79Transience of Worldly Goods
Verses 61–8012
- 62, 63, 64, 74Disowning of False Gods on Judgment Day
- 65, 66, 75Questioning of Past Nations
- 66Inability to Offer Excuses
- 68Divine Choice in Creation
- 69What Hearts Conceal and Reveal
- 71, 72, 73Mercy of Day and Night Cycle
- 73Gratitude for Divine Blessings
- 76Advice to Qarun
- 76Qarun's Wealth and Treasures
- 76Story of Qarun
- 78Qarun's Arrogance and Boasting
- 79, 80The Two Groups among the People
Verses 81–889
- 81Swallowing of Qarun and His Mansion
- 82Regret and Realization of the People
- 83The Abode of the Hereafter for the Humble
- 84Rewarding Good and Evil
- 85Promise of Return to Place of Return (Mecca)
- 85Recitation of the Quran
- 86Not Aiding the Disbelievers
- 88Belief in the Hereafter
- 88Everything Perishes Except Allah
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
Allah↔messenger188
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔deeds for the afterlife126
Allah↔divine mercy125
Allah↔guidance111
Allah↔injustice107
faith↔deeds for the afterlife100
faith↔messenger91
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Ash-Shu'ara · 26:1
Ṭā Sīn Mīm The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Ash-Shu'ara · 26:2
Those are the verses of the Qur’ān that makes the truth clear from falsehood.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Yusuf · 12:22
When Joseph reached the height of his spiritual and physical strength, I gave him understanding and knowledge. With a reward simil…
∿ similarity: 0.93
An-Naml · 27:10
And throw down your staff”. Moses obeyed. Then when Moses saw it moving and shaking like a snake, he fled turning his back to it a…
∿ similarity: 0.89
An-Naml · 27:74
And your Lord knows what the hearts of His servants hide and what they make apparent. None of that is hidden from Him.
∿ similarity: 0.87
Adh-Dhariyat · 51:40
So I seized him and all of his armies, then threw them in the sea, so they were drowned and destroyed. And Pharaoh will be held ac…
∿ similarity: 0.84
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Qasas?
Surah Al-Qasas (القصص) is the 28th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 88 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Qasas?
The main themes of Surah Al-Qasas are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Qasas?
Surah Al-Qasas prominently features Musa and Madyan.
Is Surah Al-Qasas Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Qasas is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 88 verses.
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