Surah · 32 of 114
السجدة
As-Sajdah
The ProstrationMeccan◉ Juz 2130 verses12 Concepts
About This Surah
Surah As-Sajdah (السجدة) is the 32nd chapter of the Qur'an, with 30 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are spirituality, cosmology, and theology. It prominently features Musa and angel of death.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2037
- 1Disjointed Letters
- 2, 3Authenticity of the Quran
- 2The Quran
- 3Warning the Unmindful
- 4Creation in Six Days
- 4Creation of heavens and earth
- 4Exclusive Guardianship and Intercession
- 4Istiwa on the Throne
- 5Divine Governance and Cosmic Decree
- 6Knowledge of the Seen and Unseen
- 6Knowledge of the Unseen
- 7Creation of Man from Clay
- 7Perfection of Creation
- 8, 9Creation of Man
- 8Origin of Human Progeny
- 9Bestowal of Senses and Intellect
- 9Gratitude to Allah
- 10Denial of Meeting Allah
- 10Denial of Resurrection
- 11The Angel of Death
- 11Ultimate Return to Allah
- 12Belated Certainty of Criminals
- 12Regret of Disbelievers
- 13Divine Will and Guidance
- 13Fulfillment of Hell's Inhabitants
- 14Punishment for Forgetting the Hereafter
- 14, 20Punishment of Hellfire
- 15Humility and Modesty
- 15Praising and Glorifying Allah
- 15Prostration
- 16Fear and Hope in Supplication
- 16Night Prayer and Supplication
- 16Spending in Allah's Cause
- 17Hidden Delights of Paradise
- 18Inequality Between Believers and Transgressors
- 19Gardens of Refuge
- 20Despair of Escaping Hell
Verses 21–3017
- 21Worldly Afflictions as Warning
- 22Divine Retribution Against Criminals
- 22Turning Away from Revelation
- 23Guidance for Children of Israel
- 23Torah
- 24Certainty in Allah's Signs
- 24Patience
- 24Religious Leadership through Patience
- 25Divine Judgment Between Disputants
- 26Destruction of Past Generations
- 26Lessons from Ruins
- 27Rain and vegetation
- 27Revival of Barren Land
- 28Mocking Demand for Judgment
- 29Deprivation of Respite
- 29Invalidation of Late Faith
- 30Steadfastness and Waiting for Divine Order
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
creation↔divine creation195
deeds for the afterlife↔faith100
the earth↔divine creation64
the earth↔creation62
faith↔punishment of hellfire45
faith↔guidance39
faith↔the self36
the earth↔faith34
faith↔remembrance and reflection32
the earth↔water25
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Baqarah · 2:1
Alif Lām Mīm – letters like these begin certain sūrahs of the Qur’ān. Although they have no meaning in themselves, they do however…
∿ similarity: 0.94
Al-'Ankabut · 29:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.94
Ar-Rum · 30:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.94
Luqman · 31:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.94
Ta-Ha · 20:128
Is it not clear to the idolaters how many nations I destroyed before them? They walk in the homes of these destroyed nations and s…
∿ similarity: 0.92
Al-A'raf · 7:1
This surah begins with the disconnected letters, the explanation for which has already preceded in Surah Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.88
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah As-Sajdah?
Surah As-Sajdah (السجدة) is the 32nd chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 30 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah As-Sajdah?
The main themes of Surah As-Sajdah are theology, cosmology, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah As-Sajdah?
Surah As-Sajdah prominently features Musa and angel of death.
Is Surah As-Sajdah Meccan or Medinan?
Surah As-Sajdah is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 30 verses.
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