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.

◉ Juz 30Makkan15 Verses
Thematic Domains
Cosmology
35%
Theology
20%
History
15%
Ethics
15%
Spirituality
15%
Key Concepts
LyingRejection Of TruthThe SelfAllahMessengerThe She Camel Of ThamudDivine InspirationLicentiousnessDivine OathsPeople Of SalihThe People Of ThamudSin
Cosmology — 35%Theology — 20%History — 15%Ethics — 15%Spirituality — 15%
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
Command
Narrative
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
lying2vrejection of truth2vthe self2vAllah1vdivine inspiration1vdivine oaths1vlicentiousness1vmessenger1vpeople of Salih1vresurrection1vrivers1vsin1v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
lyingrejection of truth200
Allahmessenger188
the selfAllah123
rejection of truthAllah61
lyingAllah50
Allahrivers40
rejection of truthmessenger33
lyingmessenger31
the selfmessenger22
Allahresurrection21
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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