About This Surah
Surah Fatir (فاطر) is the 35th chapter of the Qur'an, with 45 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, cosmology, and spirituality. It prominently features the Psalms and Idris.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2022
- 1Absolute power to increase and diversify creation
- 1Creation of angels with multiple wings
- 2Irresistibility of divine mercy and withholding
- 3Reminder of divine favors and pure monotheism
- 4Denial of past messengers as historical precedent
- 5Deception of worldly life and enmity of Satan
- 6Satan leading his faction to the Blaze
- 7Reward for believers and retribution for obstinate deniers
- 8Self-delusion of embellishing evil deeds
- 9Revival of dead land through rain as proof of resurrection
- 10Ascent of good speech and righteous deeds
- 11Divine decree and registration of human lifespan
- 11Stages of human creation from dust and fluids
- 12Miracles of fresh and salt waters and marine bounties
- 13Cosmic alternation of night and day, sun and moon
- 14Helplessness and unresponsiveness of false gods
- 15Divine self-sufficiency and independence (Al-Ghaniyy)
- 15Humanity's inherent need for God (Fuqara')
- 16, 17Divine power to replace human generations
- 18No bearer of sins carrying another's burden
- 18Personal purification of the soul
- 19, 20, 21Dichotomy between blind and seeing, light and darkness
Verses 21–4019
- 22Spiritual life versus spiritual death in graves
- 23Mission as witness, bearer of glad tidings, and warner
- 24Every nation receiving a prophetic warner
- 25, 26Retribution against earlier deniers of scripture
- 27, 28Diversity of colors in flora, strata, and fauna
- 28True reverence of God found among the knowledgeable
- 29Recitation of scripture, prayer, and continuous charity
- 30Divine appreciation and magnification of reward
- 31Quran confirming previous scriptures
- 32Three tiers of the inheritors of the Book
- 33Adornments and joy of the dwellers of Eden
- 34, 35Removal of sorrow and fatigue in Paradise
- 36Continuous torment without death in Hell
- 37Establishment of sufficient lifespan for reflection
- 37Futile pleas for a second chance in life
- 38Knowledge of the unseen and secret thoughts
- 39Appointment of human successors (Khala'if) on earth
- 39Disbelief bringing only self-loss and divine displeasure
- 40Refutation of partners creating or owning anything
Verses 41–456
- 41Divine upholding of heavens and earth from collapsing
- 42Arrogant breach of solemn oaths by polytheists
- 43Evil plotting rebounding upon its perpetrators
- 43Immutability of the Sunnah of God
- 44Lessons from exploring ruins of ancient powers
- 45Divine forbearance delaying retribution to appointed term
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
people of the book↔the scripture253
the earth↔the heavens221
Allah↔disbelief200
divine creation↔creation195
Allah↔messenger188
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔the heavens126
Allah↔forgiveness115
Allah↔people of the book109
Allah↔the scripture109
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
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Indeed, Allah knows the Ghaib of the heavens and the earth; nothing is hidden from him. And Allah is watchful of your actions; non…
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An-Nahl · 16:61
If Allah, may He be glorified, were to punish mankind for their injustices and for their rejection of Him, He would not leave on e…
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Ghafir · 40:21
Have these idolaters not travelled on earth, so that they can ponder how the outcome was of the nations before them who denied, as…
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Ibrahim · 14:20
Destroying you and replacing you with a different creation is not difficult for Him, may He be Glorified. Allah is capable of all…
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Al-Hajj · 22:50
So those who have faith and did good actions will have forgiveness from their Lord for their sins, and for them is noble sustenanc…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Fatir?
Surah Fatir (فاطر) is the 35th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 45 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Fatir?
The main themes of Surah Fatir are theology, cosmology, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Fatir?
Surah Fatir prominently features the Psalms and Idris.
Is Surah Fatir Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Fatir is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 45 verses.
Read Fatir — All 45 Verses
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