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النازعات
An-Nazi'at
Those Who Drag ForthMeccan◉ Juz 3046 verses12 Concepts
About This Surah
Surah An-Nazi'at (النازعات), the seventy-ninth chapter of the Qur'an, comprises 46 verses revealed in Mecca. Its principal subjects are eschatology, theology, and prophethood. It highlights Yajuj, Majuj, and Musa.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2011
- 1, 2Oaths by the extracting and stripping angels
- 3, 4, 5Angels fulfilling cosmic commands
- 6, 7The first and second blasts (Rajifah and Radifah)
- 8Terror striking the hearts
- 9Downcast eyes of the guilty
- 10, 11, 12Return to life from decayed bones
- 13The Single Cry (Zajrah)
- 14Standing on the open plain (As-Sahirah)
- 15, 16, 17Moses and Pharaoh at the sacred valley of Tuwa
- 18, 19Gentle call to purification
- 20Miracles supporting messengers (The Great Sign)
Verses 21–4016
- 21Destruction of Pharaoh
- 22Plotting and scheming
- 23, 24, 25Pharaoh's proclamation of lordship and punishment
- 26Lessons from the fate of tyrants
- 27, 28, 30Heavens raised and earth spread
- 29Alternation of cosmic night and daylight
- 31Water and pasture
- 32Earth as bed and mountains as pegs
- 33Sustenance for mankind and cattle
- 34The Great Overwhelming Event (At-Tammah al-Kubra)
- 35Informing humans of deeds
- 36The Hellfire exposed to the beholder
- 37, 40Transgression vs fearing the standing before God
- 38Love of the transient world
- 39Punishment of Hellfire
- 40Restraining base desires
Verses 41–464
- 41Paradise as the final abode
- 42, 43, 44Knowledge of the Final Hour belongs only to God
- 45Warning people
- 46Brevity of worldly life perceived at the Hour
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
remembrance and reflection↔Allah85
Allah↔creation69
exit from hellfire by mercy↔Allah60
water↔Allah27
Allah↔Musa23
awe of Allah↔Allah19
the hour↔Allah15
water↔exit from hellfire by mercy13
remembrance and reflection↔creation11
water↔creation10
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Ta-Ha · 20:9
The story of Moses, son of Imran, (peace be upon him), has come to you - O Messenger.
∿ similarity: 0.97
'Abasa · 80:32
For your benefit, and the benefit of your livestock.
∿ similarity: 0.96
Al-Qiyamah · 75:32
Instead, he denied what his messenger brought to him and turned away from it.
∿ similarity: 0.83
Ta-Ha · 20:24
Go - O Moses - to Pharaoh, for he has overstepped the bounds in disbelief and rebellion against Allah.
∿ similarity: 0.83
Al-Muddaththir · 74:23
Then he turned away from faith and was too proud to follow the Prophet (peace be upon him).
∿ similarity: 0.78
Ash-Shu'ara · 26:91
Hellfire will be exposed on the plains of resurrection for the deviants who deviated from the truth.
∿ similarity: 0.77
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah An-Nazi'at?
Surah An-Nazi'at (النازعات) is the 79th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 46 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah An-Nazi'at?
The main themes of Surah An-Nazi'at are eschatology, cosmology, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah An-Nazi'at?
Surah An-Nazi'at prominently features Musa.
Is Surah An-Nazi'at Meccan or Medinan?
Surah An-Nazi'at is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 46 verses.
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