Surah As-Sajdah Overview — The Prostration (Chapter 32)

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السجدة As-Sajdah The Prostration
Meccan◉ Juz 2130 verses12 Concepts
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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.

◉ Juz 21Makkan30 Verses
Thematic Domains
Spirituality
26%
Cosmology
23%
Theology
22%
Eschatology
18%
Ethics
11%
Key Concepts
The EarthDeeds For The AfterlifeWaterCreationDivine CreationRemembrance And ReflectionGuidanceThe SelfReturning To AllahFaithThe All HearingPunishment Of Hellfire
Spirituality — 26%Cosmology — 23%Theology — 22%Eschatology — 18%Ethics — 11%
Verse Tone Progression
Command (verses 1–1)Neutral (verses 2–2)Warning (verses 3–3)Command (verses 4–4)Promise (verses 5–5)Praise (verses 6–6)Promise (verses 7–7)Command (verses 8–8)Praise (verses 9–9)Warning (verses 10–10)Command (verses 11–11)Warning (verses 12–12)Command (verses 13–13)Warning (verses 14–14)Praise (verses 15–15)Command (verses 16–16)Warning (verses 17–18)WarningConsolation (verses 19–19)Warning (verses 20–20)Consolation (verses 21–21)Command (verses 22–22)Warning (verses 23–23)Promise (verses 24–24)Command (verses 25–27)CommandPromise (verses 28–29)PromiseWarning (verses 30–30)0481216202428
Command
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
deeds for the afterlife4vthe earth4vwater4vcreation3vdivine creation3vfaith3vguidance3vpunishment of hellfire3vremembrance and reflection3vreturning to Allah3vthe all hearing3vthe self3v
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
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
29:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.94
30:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.94
31:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.94
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
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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