Surah Al-Waqi’ah Overview — The Inevitable (Chapter 56)

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الواقعة Al-Waqi'ah The Inevitable
Meccan◉ Juz 2796 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Al-Waqi'ah (الواقعة) is the fifty-sixth chapter of the Qur'an. It has 96 verses and was revealed in Mecca. Its central themes are theology, eschatology, and cosmology. It gives prominence to Madyan and the Quran.

◉ Juz 27Makkan96 Verses
Thematic Domains
Eschatology
27%
Cosmology
25%
Theology
19%
Spirituality
19%
Community
11%
Key Concepts
The CompanionsThe MagnificentThe Descent Of RevelationThe Boiling WaterCropsKnowledgeParadiseThe Beautiful Companions Of ParadiseAdvance Payment ContractThe Source Of PeaceCreationTruthfulness
Eschatology — 27%Cosmology — 25%Theology — 19%Spirituality — 19%Community — 11%
Verse Tone Progression
Command (verses 1–1)Neutral (verses 2–3)Command (verses 4–4)Consolation (verses 5–5)Warning (verses 6–6)Narrative (verses 7–9)Command (verses 10–11)Praise (verses 12–13)Neutral (verses 14–14)Warning (verses 15–15)Command (verses 16–18)Neutral (verses 19–19)Warning (verses 20–20)Consolation (verses 21–21)Warning (verses 22–22)Consolation (verses 23–23)Warning (verses 24–24)Neutral (verses 25–25)Praise (verses 26–26)Consolation (verses 27–27)Command (verses 28–28)Warning (verses 29–29)Command (verses 30–31)Consolation (verses 32–32)Neutral (verses 33–33)Praise (verses 34–34)Promise (verses 35–36)Warning (verses 37–37)Consolation (verses 38–38)Praise (verses 39–39)Neutral (verses 40–40)Command (verses 41–41)Praise (verses 42–42)Warning (verses 43–43)Neutral (verses 44–44)Narrative (verses 45–45)Warning (verses 46–47)Praise (verses 48–48)Command (verses 49–50)Warning (verses 51–52)Praise (verses 53–55)Command (verses 56–57)Consolation (verses 58–58)Command (verses 59–60)Consolation (verses 61–61)Narrative (verses 62–63)Command (verses 64–65)Warning (verses 66–66)Command (verses 67–70)Narrative (verses 71–71)Command (verses 72–72)Consolation (verses 73–73)Praise (verses 74–74)Neutral (verses 75–75)Promise (verses 76–76)Praise (verses 77–77)Consolation (verses 78–78)Command (verses 79–80)Warning (verses 81–82)Command (verses 83–84)Promise (verses 85–85)Command (verses 86–88)Consolation (verses 89–89)Promise (verses 90–90)Praise (verses 91–91)Narrative (verses 92–92)Command (verses 93–93)Warning (verses 94–94)Consolation (verses 95–95)Praise (verses 96–96)01224364860728496
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
the companions7vthe boiling water4vthe descent of revelation4vthe magnificent4vcrops3vknowledge3vparadise3vthe beautiful companions of paradise3vadvance payment contract2vcreation2vdeath2vdivine favour2v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
the descent of revelation↔knowledge39
knowledge↔creation25
the companions↔paradise13
the descent of revelation↔death12
the descent of revelation↔creation10
the magnificent↔knowledge10
knowledge↔death9
knowledge↔divine favour9
creation↔death8
knowledge↔paradise7
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
68:27
“Nay! We have been deprived of harvesting our crops because of us having been determined to prevent the poor from eating them.”
∿ similarity: 0.95
37:17
“Will our ancient forefathers who dies before us also be resurrected?”
∿ similarity: 0.94
69:43
Rather, it is a revelation from the Lord of all creation.
∿ similarity: 0.87
23:82
They said, unbelievingly and denyingly: “When we die and turn into dust and decomposed bones, will we be raised alive to be reckon…
∿ similarity: 0.86
37:43
All that they will get in the permanent gardens of everlasting bliss, which will never expire or cease to exist.
∿ similarity: 0.85
69:52
O Messenger! So proclaim the purity of you Lord of whatever is not befitting of Him, and remember His great name.
∿ similarity: 0.84
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Waqi'ah?
Surah Al-Waqi'ah (الواقعة) is the 56th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 96 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Waqi'ah?
The main themes of Surah Al-Waqi'ah are theology, cosmology, and eschatology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Waqi'ah?
Surah Al-Waqi'ah prominently features Nuh and the Quran.
Is Surah Al-Waqi'ah Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Waqi'ah is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 96 verses.
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