Surah An-Nazi’at Overview — Those Who Drag Forth (Chapter 79)

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النازعات An-Nazi'at Those Who Drag Forth
Meccan◉ Juz 3046 verses12 Concepts
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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)

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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

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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

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◉ Juz 30Makkan46 Verses
Thematic Domains
Theology — 50%Cosmology — 25%Eschatology — 25%
Verse Tone Progression
Warning (verses 1–2)Praise (verses 3–3)Warning (verses 4–4)Command (verses 5–5)Promise (verses 6–6)Narrative (verses 7–7)Warning (verses 8–8)Neutral (verses 9–9)Command (verses 10–10)Praise (verses 11–11)Warning (verses 12–12)Neutral (verses 13–14)Narrative (verses 15–15)Command (verses 16–18)CommandWarning (verses 19–19)Narrative (verses 20–21)Warning (verses 22–23)Command (verses 24–24)Promise (verses 25–25)Warning (verses 26–26)Command (verses 27–27)Praise (verses 28–30)PraiseConsolation (verses 31–31)Command (verses 32–32)Consolation (verses 33–33)Warning (verses 34–34)Promise (verses 35–35)Warning (verses 36–36)Command (verses 37–37)Praise (verses 38–38)Narrative (verses 39–39)Command (verses 40–40)Praise (verses 41–41)Command (verses 42–42)Narrative (verses 43–43)Command (verses 44–44)Warning (verses 45–45)Narrative (verses 46–46)06121824303642
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Top Concept Co-Occurrences
remembrance and reflectionAllah85
Allahcreation69
exit from hellfire by mercyAllah60
waterAllah27
AllahMusa23
awe of AllahAllah19
the hourAllah15
waterexit from hellfire by mercy13
remembrance and reflectioncreation11
watercreation10
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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