About This Surah
Surah Hud (هود) is the 11th chapter of the Qur'an, with 123 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and prophethood. It prominently features Hud and Lut.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2034
- 1, 45, 73Divine Wisdom
- 1, 14, 17The Quran
- 2, 12, 26Warning and Glad Tidings
- 2, 26, 50, 61, 84, 92…Worship of God Alone
- 3, 47, 52, 61, 90Repentance
- 3, 11, 41, 47, 52, 61…Seeking Forgiveness
- 3, 48Worldly Provision
- 4, 33, 56, 57, 66, 73Divine Omnipotence
- 4, 16, 22, 34Final Return to God
- 5Hypocrisy and Concealment
- 5, 92, 111Omniscience of God
- 6, 52Sustenance of Creatures
- 6The Preserved Tablet
- 7Creation of heavens and earth
- 7, 19, 103Denial of Resurrection
- 7Life as a Test
- 7The Divine Throne
- 8, 65, 104Delay of Punishment
- 8, 17, 18, 20, 32, 33…Inevitability of Punishment
- 9Ingratitude in Hardship
- 10Arrogance in Prosperity
- 11, 23, 49, 115Good Deeds
- 11, 49, 115Patience
- 12, 55, 56, 80, 88, 123Absolute Trust in God
- 12Prophetic Burden
- 13Challenge of Inimitability
- 14Divine Knowledge
- 14, 54Submission to God
- 15Deception of Worldly Life
- 16, 101Nullification of Deeds
- 17, 28, 36, 63, 96, 110Divine Proof
- 18, 35, 50Fabricating Lies against God
- 19Barring from God's Path
- 20, 21, 22, 60, 68, 95…Utter Loss
Verses 21–4011
- 23, 108Companions of Paradise
- 23Humility before God
- 24Contrast of Blindness and Sight
- 25, 36Noah's Warning
- 27, 32Rejection by Noah's People
- 29, 30, 34, 35, 51, 54…Sincerity of Messengers
- 31, 49, 123Knowledge of the Unseen
- 31, 46Limitation of Human Knowledge
- 37, 38, 40, 41Building the Ark
- 38, 87, 91Ridicule of Disbelievers
- 40, 42, 44, 48The Great Deluge
Verses 41–605
- 42, 43, 45, 46Noah and His Son
- 44Mount Judi
- 53, 59, 62, 87, 91, 110Rejection of Messengers
- 58, 66Rewards of the Believers
- 59, 97, 98, 116Tyranny and Misguidance
Verses 61–808
- 64, 65The Miracle of the She-Camel
- 67, 94The Awful Blast
- 68, 89, 95, 100, 120Ruins of Past Nations
- 69, 70, 71, 72Glad Tidings of Isaac and Jacob
- 70, 74, 77, 80, 81, 82…Destruction of Lot's People
- 74, 75Abraham's Character
- 78, 85, 112, 116Forbidding Corruption
- 78, 79Immorality of Lot's People
Verses 81–1004
- 84, 85, 86Honesty in Weights and Measures
- 88, 117Intention for Reform
- 93, 121, 122Warning to Disbelievers
- 96, 97Moses and Pharaoh
Verses 101–12010
- 101, 111, 117Divine Justice in Accountability
- 103, 105The Day of Gathering
- 105, 106, 108People of Misery and Bliss
- 107, 118, 119Divine Will
- 107, 108Eternal Abode
- 112Steadfastness on Truth
- 113Prohibition of Injustice
- 114Establishing Regular Prayer
- 114Good Erasing Evil
- 120Consolidation of the Prophet's Heart
Verse Tone Progression
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Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
Allah↔messenger188
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔punishment of hellfire127
Allah↔deeds for the afterlife126
Allah↔divine mercy125
Allah↔injustice107
deeds for the afterlife↔faith100
Allah↔divine command96
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Ghafir · 40:23
I sent Moses with My clear signs and decisive proof.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Al-A'raf · 7:65
And I sent to the people of ‘Ād a messenger whose name was Hūd (peace be upon him). Hūd said to them: 'O people! Worship Allah alo…
∿ similarity: 0.97
Al-A'raf · 7:45
These wrongdoers used to themselves turn away from Allah’s religion, and used to turn others away from it, wanting to make the pat…
∿ similarity: 0.94
Fussilat · 41:45
Verily I gave Moses the Torah and it was disagreed upon. Some believed in it, while others disbelieved in it. Had there not been a…
∿ similarity: 0.93
Al-A'raf · 7:73
Then Allah sent to the tribe of Thamūd their brother Ṣāliḥ, to call them to belief in the Oneness of Allah and to worship Him alon…
∿ similarity: 0.87
Yunus · 10:38
Or do these idolaters say that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) came up with the Qur’ān himself claiming that it is from…
∿ similarity: 0.87
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Hud?
Surah Hud (هود) is the 11th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 123 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Hud?
The main themes of Surah Hud are theology, prophethood, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Hud?
Surah Hud prominently features Hud and Lut.
Is Surah Hud Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Hud is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 123 verses.
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