Surah Ar-Rahman Overview — The Beneficent (Chapter 55)

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الرحمن Ar-Rahman The Beneficent
Medinan◉ Juz 2778 verses12 Concepts
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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.

◉ Juz 27Madani78 Verses
Thematic Domains
Ethics
29%
Theology
26%
Cosmology
26%
Eschatology
14%
Spirituality
4%
Key Concepts
LyingRejection Of TruthThe HeavensThe Human BeingCreationDivine CreationThe Scales Of DeedsFruitsThe EarthCrimeKnowledgeHellfire
Ethics — 29%Theology — 26%Cosmology — 26%Eschatology — 14%Spirituality — 4%
Verse Tone Progression
Praise (verses 1–1)Command (verses 2–3)Warning (verses 4–4)Praise (verses 5–5)Command (verses 6–8)Neutral (verses 9–9)Command (verses 10–10)Warning (verses 11–11)Consolation (verses 12–12)Warning (verses 13–13)Command (verses 14–14)Praise (verses 15–15)Warning (verses 16–16)Promise (verses 17–17)Warning (verses 18–19)Neutral (verses 20–20)Warning (verses 21–21)Narrative (verses 22–22)Warning (verses 23–23)Praise (verses 24–24)Warning (verses 25–25)Praise (verses 26–27)Warning (verses 28–28)Command (verses 29–29)Warning (verses 30–30)Promise (verses 31–31)Warning (verses 32–40)WarningCommand (verses 41–41)Warning (verses 42–42)Narrative (verses 43–43)Command (verses 44–44)Warning (verses 45–45)Command (verses 46–46)Warning (verses 47–51)WarningPromise (verses 52–52)Warning (verses 53–53)Promise (verses 54–54)Warning (verses 55–57)Command (verses 58–58)Warning (verses 59–59)Praise (verses 60–60)Warning (verses 61–61)Praise (verses 62–62)Warning (verses 63–63)Command (verses 64–64)Warning (verses 65–65)Neutral (verses 66–66)Warning (verses 67–69)Consolation (verses 70–70)Warning (verses 71–75)WarningConsolation (verses 76–76)Warning (verses 77–77)Praise (verses 78–78)010203040506070
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
lying32vrejection of truth32vthe heavens4vthe human being4vcreation3vdivine creation3vfruits3vthe earth3vthe scales of deeds3vcrime2vdivine majesty2vgenerosity2v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
the heavensthe earth221
lyingrejection of truth200
creationdivine creation195
divine creationthe earth64
the heavensdivine creation62
creationthe earth62
the heavenscreation60
lyingcrime6
rejection of truthcrime6
the heavensthe scales of deeds4
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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