About This Surah
Surah At-Tur (الطور) is the 52nd chapter of the Qur'an, with 49 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are cosmology, theology, and eschatology. It prominently features Idris and Dhul-Kifl.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2020
- 1Oath by Mount Tur
- 2Oath by the inscribed Book
- 3Inscribed on unrolled parchment
- 4Oath by the Frequented House in heaven
- 5Oath by the elevated canopy of heaven
- 6Oath by the brimming inflamed sea
- 7Inevitability of the Lord's punishment
- 8Absence of any defender against divine punishment
- 9Violent shaking of the sky
- 10Disintegration and movement of mountains
- 11Woe to deniers on the Day of Judgment
- 12Amusement and vanity of disbelievers
- 13Thrusting of deniers into Hellfire
- 14Confronting the denied fire
- 15Rebuking claims of magic against evident reality
- 16Enduring burning as just recompense
- 17Righteous enjoying gardens and bliss
- 18Rejoicing in divine protection from Hellfire
- 19Delight in heavenly food and drink
- 20Reclining on couches and pure spouses
Verses 21–4020
- 21Reuniting righteous families in Paradise
- 22Abundant fruits and meats in Paradise
- 23Passing cups devoid of ill speech or sin
- 24Devoted youths serving like hidden pearls
- 25Conversations among the dwellers of Paradise
- 26Recalling past awe and fear of God in worldly life
- 27Divine grace and deliverance from scorching fire
- 28Recognizing God as the Most Kind and Merciful
- 29Exoneration of the Prophet from soothsaying or madness
- 30Disbelievers awaiting the Prophet's death
- 31Awaiting divine outcome alongside the disbelievers
- 32Rebuke of corrupted intellect and tyranny
- 33Rebuttal of claims that the Prophet fabricated the Quran
- 34Challenge to produce a discourse like the Quran
- 35Argument against self-creation or creation from nothing
- 36Creation of the heavens and earth without certainty
- 37Lack of control over divine treasures
- 38Refutation of ascending to hear heavenly decrees
- 39Refuting attribution of daughters to God
- 40No demand for worldly compensation in preaching
Verses 41–499
- 41Exposing lack of access to the Unseen
- 42Plots of disbelievers backfiring upon themselves
- 43Transcendence of God above all partners
- 44Stubborn obstinacy against visible cosmic miracles
- 45Leaving deniers until their fateful Day
- 46Futility of plots on the Day of Judgment
- 47Pre-judgment worldly punishment for wrongdoers
- 48Patience under God's constant watchful care
- 49Glorification of God during night and setting stars
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔faith306
creation↔divine creation195
punishment of hellfire↔Allah127
deeds for the afterlife↔Allah126
the heavens↔Allah126
deeds for the afterlife↔faith100
Allah↔divine creation75
Allah↔creation69
Allah↔supplication to Allah64
the heavens↔divine creation62
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Qalam · 68:46
O Messenger! Do you seek a reward from them for what you invite them towards, due to which they are greatly burdened, being the ca…
∿ similarity: 0.93
As-Saffat · 37:27
And they will turn to each other blaming each other and arguing, when shifting the blame and arguing will be of no use.
∿ similarity: 0.91
As-Saffat · 37:50
The people of Paradise will turn to one another asking about their past, and what happened to them in the world.
∿ similarity: 0.91
Al-Qalam · 68:47
Or do they have knowledge of the Ghaib from which they write whatever proof appeal to them, that they then use to argue against yo…
∿ similarity: 0.90
Al-Mutaffifin · 83:17
Then on the Day of Judgement it will be said to them in rebuke and censure: This punishment that you received is what you used to…
∿ similarity: 0.83
Al-Mursalat · 77:43
And it will be said to them: “Eat from the good, and drink a pleasant, unspoiled drink in return for your good deeds in the world.…
∿ similarity: 0.82
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah At-Tur?
Surah At-Tur (الطور) is the 52nd chapter of the Qur'an. It has 49 verses and was revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah At-Tur?
The main themes of Surah At-Tur are cosmology, theology, and eschatology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah At-Tur?
Surah At-Tur prominently features Idris and Dhul-Kifl.
Is Surah At-Tur Meccan or Medinan?
Surah At-Tur is Meccan. It was revealed in Mecca and has 49 verses.
Read At-Tur — All 49 Verses
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