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الزلزلة
Az-Zalzalah
The Earthquake
Medinan◉ Juz 308 verses5 Concepts
About This Surah
Surah Az-Zalzalah (الزلزلة), the ninety-ninth chapter of the Qur'an, comprises 8 verses revealed in Medina. Its principal subjects are cosmology, ethics, and prophethood.
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
the earth↔exit from hellfire by mercy25
deeds for the afterlife↔the earth18
deeds for the afterlife↔exit from hellfire by mercy13
deeds for the afterlife↔divine revelation4
the earth↔divine revelation4
divine revelation↔exit from hellfire by mercy2
the earth↔earthquake1
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
56:4
When the earth is shaken violently.
∿ similarity: 0.69
75:27
And people say to one another: Who can heal this person, perhaps he can be cured?!
∿ similarity: 0.64
91:6
He also takes an oath on the earth: the way it has been spread so that people can live on it.
∿ similarity: 0.62
55:10
He prepared the earth for the creation to settle on it.
∿ similarity: 0.62
91:3
Allah also takes an oath on the day when it reveals whatever is on the face of the earth through its light.
∿ similarity: 0.61
53:24
Or will man have what he desired i.e., the idols interceding with Allah?
∿ similarity: 0.61
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Az-Zalzalah?
Surah Az-Zalzalah (الزلزلة) is the 99th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 8 verses revealed in Medina.
What are the main themes of Surah Az-Zalzalah?
The main themes of Surah Az-Zalzalah are cosmology, eschatology, and prophethood.
Is Surah Az-Zalzalah Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Az-Zalzalah is Medinan; it was revealed in Medina and contains 8 verses.
Read Az-Zalzalah — All 8 Verses
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