Surah Ash-Shams Overview — The Sun (Chapter 91)

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الشمس Ash-Shams The Sun
Meccan◉ Juz 3015 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Ash-Shams (الشمس) is the 91st chapter of the Qur'an, with 15 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are cosmology, theology, and ethics. It prominently features the people of Thamud.

Topical Breakdown

Verses 1–156
  • 1, 2, 3, 6The Sun and cosmic signs
  • 4The Night and the Day
  • 5Celestial collapse
  • 7, 8, 9, 10Purification of the soul
  • 11, 12, 13, 14The fate of Thamud
  • 15Fate of tyrants

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◉ Juz 30Makkan15 Verses
Thematic Domains
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Key Concepts
History — 50%Theology — 25%Spirituality — 25%
Verse Tone Progression
Command (verses 1–2)CommandPraise (verses 3–3)PraiseCommand (verses 4–4)CommandPraise (verses 5–5)PraiseCommand (verses 6–7)CommandPraise (verses 8–9)PraiseCommand (verses 10–10)CommandNarrative (verses 11–11)NarrativeWarning (verses 12–14)WarningConsolation (verses 15–15)Consolation02468101214
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Narrative
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
lying2vrejection of truth2vthe self2vAllah1vdivine inspiration1vdivine oaths1vlicentiousness1vmessenger1vpeople of Salih1vresurrection1vrivers1vsin1v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
lying↔rejection of truth200
Allah↔messenger188
the self↔Allah123
rejection of truth↔Allah61
lying↔Allah50
Allah↔rivers40
rejection of truth↔messenger33
lying↔messenger31
the self↔messenger22
Allah↔resurrection21
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Fajr · 89:4
And He takes an oath on the night when it arrives, continues and goes away. The complement of these oaths is: you will definitely…
∿ similarity: 0.85
Al-A'la · 87:14
The one who purified himself from idolatry and sins has attained the objective.
∿ similarity: 0.84
Al-Muddaththir · 74:33
He took an oath by the night when it departs.
∿ similarity: 0.78
Ad-Duhaa · 93:2
And He takes an oath on the night when it darkens and people cease to move in it.
∿ similarity: 0.78
An-Nazi'at · 79:30
As for the earth after He created the heavens, He spread it out and placed within it its benefits.
∿ similarity: 0.74
Al-Inshiqaq · 84:18
And the moon when it comes together and is complete becoming a full moon.
∿ similarity: 0.74
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Ash-Shams?
Surah Ash-Shams (الشمس) is the 91st chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 15 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Ash-Shams?
The main themes of Surah Ash-Shams are cosmology, theology, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Ash-Shams?
Surah Ash-Shams prominently features the people of Thamud.
Is Surah Ash-Shams Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Ash-Shams is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 15 verses.
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