Surah · 55 of 114
الرحمن
Ar-Rahman
The BeneficentMedinan◉ Juz 2778 verses12 Concepts
About This Surah
Surah Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) is the 55th chapter of the Qur'an, with 78 verses revealed in Medina. Its main themes are ethics, cosmology, and theology. It prominently features Idris and Dhul-Kifl.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2018
- 1Attribute of the Most Merciful (Ar-Rahman)
- 2Teaching the Quran to mankind
- 3Creation of the human being
- 4Endowing humanity with articulate speech
- 5Sun and moon moving by precise calculation
- 6Prostration and submission of stars and trees
- 7Raising the sky and establishing the balance
- 8Command not to transgress the balance of justice
- 9Upholding equity and avoiding shortfall in weight
- 10Laying out the earth for living creatures
- 11Provision of fruits and sheathed date-palms
- 12Grain with husks and scented plants
- 13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25…Challenging mankind and jinn regarding divine favors
- 14Creation of man from sounding clay like pottery
- 15Creation of jinn from a smokeless flame of fire
- 17Lord of the two easts and the two wests
- 19Releasing two bodies of water meeting together
- 20Barrier between waters preventing transgression
Verses 21–4010
- 22Extraction of pearls and coral from the sea
- 24Vessels sailing in the sea elevated like mountains
- 26Inevitable perishability of everything on earth
- 27Eternal existence of the Lord of Glory and Honor
- 29All creation asking of God and His continuous providence
- 31Divine settling of accounts with mankind and jinn
- 33Inability to escape heavens and earth without authority
- 35Flames of fire and smoke unleashed upon fugitives
- 37Splitting of heaven turning rosy like red leather
- 39No questioning of sins needed due to divine omniscience
Verses 41–6011
- 41Recognizing criminals by marks and seizing forelocks
- 43Hellfire which the criminals denied
- 44Circling between Hellfire and boiling water
- 46Two gardens for those who fear the standing before God
- 48Gardens with lush spreading branches
- 50Two flowing springs within the gardens
- 52Every kind of fruit in pairs
- 54Couches lined with brocade and close-hanging fruits
- 56Pure maiden spouses of modest gaze
- 58Spouses like rubies and pearls
- 60Goodness rewarded only with divine goodness
Verses 61–789
- 62Two subordinate gardens besides the first two
- 64Dark green luxuriant foliage
- 66Two gushing fountains of pure water
- 68Fruits, date-palms, and pomegranates
- 70Noble and beautiful companions in Paradise
- 72Fair maidens secluded in pavilions
- 74Untouched purity of heavenly companions
- 76Reclining on green cushions and rich carpets
- 78Blessed is the Name of the Lord of Majesty and Honor
Verse Tone Progression
Command
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Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
the heavens↔the earth221
lying↔rejection of truth200
creation↔divine creation195
divine creation↔the earth64
the heavens↔divine creation62
creation↔the earth62
the heavens↔creation60
lying↔crime6
rejection of truth↔crime6
the heavens↔the scales of deeds4
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Ash-Shuraa · 42:32
From among His signs that prove His power and oneness, are the ships sailing the ocean like mountains in their height and elevatio…
∿ similarity: 0.81
Al-A'la · 87:1
Declare the transcendence of your Lord Who is High above His creation, by uttering His Name when you remember and revere Him.
∿ similarity: 0.80
Ar-Rum · 30:26
And to Allah alone belongs whoever is in heavens and the earth, Allah created them, owns them and has full control over them. Ever…
∿ similarity: 0.77
Al-Hijr · 15:27
I created the father of the jinn from scolding fire before I created Adam (upon him be peace).
∿ similarity: 0.73
Al-Hadid · 57:5
To Him alone belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and to Him alone return all affairs. He will then take the creation…
∿ similarity: 0.72
Ash-Shams · 91:5
And He takes an oath on the sky, taking an oath on its perfect creation.
∿ similarity: 0.72
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Ar-Rahman?
Surah Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) is the 55th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 78 verses revealed in Medina.
What are the main themes of Surah Ar-Rahman?
The main themes of Surah Ar-Rahman are theology, cosmology, and ethics.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Ar-Rahman?
Surah Ar-Rahman prominently features Idris and Dhul-Kifl.
Is Surah Ar-Rahman Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Ar-Rahman is Medinan; it was revealed in Medina and contains 78 verses.
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