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.

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

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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

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◉ Juz 21Makkan30 Verses
Cosmology — 33%History — 33%Worship — 33%
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
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Neutral
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
creationdivine creation195
deeds for the afterlifefaith100
the earthdivine creation64
the earthcreation62
faithpunishment of hellfire45
faithguidance39
faiththe self36
the earthfaith34
faithremembrance and reflection32
the earthwater25
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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