About This Surah
Surah An-Naba (النبأ) is the 78th chapter of the Qur'an, with 40 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are cosmology, eschatology, and theology. It prominently features al-Yasa.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2011
- 1, 2, 3Great News (An-Naba al-Azim)
- 4, 5Warning and threat of doom
- 6, 7Earth as bed and mountains as pegs
- 8, 9, 10Creation of pairs, sleep for rest, night as covering
- 11Day for livelihood
- 12, 13Seven strong heavens and luminous lamp
- 14, 15, 16Rain poured down to grow grain and gardens
- 17Day of Sorting (Yawm al-Fasl)
- 18Gathering in crowds on Judgment Day
- 18The Blowing of the Trumpet
- 19, 20Opening of the sky and moving of mountains
Verses 21–4018
- 21, 22Hell as an ambush (Mirsad)
- 23Endless dwelling in Hell (Ahqab)
- 24, 25Boiling fluid and dark discharge (Ghassaq)
- 26Fitting and just recompense
- 27Denial of the Final Reckoning
- 28Evasion and obstinacy
- 29Everything recorded in a Book
- 30Continuous increase in torment
- 31Success of the righteous (Mafaza)
- 32, 34Gardens, grapevines, and full cups
- 33Companions of Paradise (Kawa'ib)
- 35Absence of vain talk and lies
- 36Acceptance and appreciation of deeds
- 37Majesty and Awe of the Lord of Heavens
- 38Standing of Gabriel and angels in rows
- 39The Inevitable True Day
- 40Informing humans of deeds
- 40Wish of the disbeliever to be dust
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
the earth↔the heavens221
lying↔rejection of truth200
knowledge↔the earth74
divine mercy↔the most gracious56
knowledge↔the heavens52
divine mercy↔knowledge33
punishment of hellfire↔knowledge28
punishment of hellfire↔divine mercy25
knowledge↔rejection of truth23
punishment of hellfire↔the earth22
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
At-Takathur · 102:3
It is not befitting that boasting with one another over that preoccupies you from the obedience of Allah; you will soon know the c…
∿ similarity: 0.93
At-Takathur · 102:4
You will surely realise its outcome.
∿ similarity: 0.93
Al-Mursalat · 77:25
Did I not make the earth capable of holding all the people?
∿ similarity: 0.88
Al-Waqi'ah · 56:25
They will not hear any foul language in Paradise, nor any language that incurs sin.
∿ similarity: 0.84
Sad · 38:66
And He is the Lord of the heavens, the Lord of the earth and Lord of whatever is in between them. And He is Mighty in His kingdom,…
∿ similarity: 0.81
Al-Ghashiyah · 88:11
In Paradise they will not hear any word of falsehood and futility, let alone hearing any prohibited word.
∿ similarity: 0.79
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah An-Naba?
Surah An-Naba (النبأ) is the 78th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 40 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah An-Naba?
The main themes of Surah An-Naba are cosmology, eschatology, and theology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah An-Naba?
Surah An-Naba prominently features al-Yasa.
Is Surah An-Naba Meccan or Medinan?
Surah An-Naba is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 40 verses.
Read An-Naba — All 40 Verses
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