About This Surah
Surah Ibrahim is the 14th chapter of the Qur'an. It has 52 verses revealed in Mecca, dealing with theology, spirituality, and cosmology. Musa and Nuh feature prominently in it.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2049
- 1, 5Delivering from Darkness to Light
- 1The Path of the Almighty
- 1The Quran
- 2Severe Punishment for Disbelievers
- 2Sovereignty over Heavens and Earth
- 3, 30Hindering from the Path of Allah
- 3Preferring Worldly Life over the Hereafter
- 3Seeking Deviation
- 4Divine Guidance and Misguidance
- 4Divine Wisdom and Might
- 4Language of the People for Clarity
- 5Lessons for the Patient and Grateful
- 5Sending Moses with Signs
- 5The Days of Allah
- 6Deliverance from Pharaoh's Tyranny
- 6Remembering Divine Favors
- 6The Great Trial
- 7Increase of Blessings through Gratitude
- 7Warning against Ingratitude
- 8Divine Self-Sufficiency and Praise
- 8Inconsequence of Universal Disbelief to Allah
- 9Harboring Doubt and Denial
- 9People of Noah, 'Ad, and Thamud
- 9Rejection of Messengers' Clear Proofs
- 10Blind Adherence to Ancestral Idolatry
- 10Call to Divine Forgiveness
- 10Certainty of Allah as the Originator
- 11Human Nature of Messengers
- 11Miracles by Divine Permission
- 11, 12Reliance of Believers on Allah
- 12Grounds for Complete Trust in Allah
- 12Patience against Persecution
- 13Divine Promise to Destroy Oppressors
- 13Threats of Expulsion against Messengers
- 14Inheritance of the Land by the Righteous
- 14Reverence for Allah's Presence and Threat
- 15Prophets Seeking Divine Victory
- 15Ruin of Obstinate Tyrants
- 16Hell Awaiting the Tyrants
- 16Torment of Festering Water
- 17Choking on Repulsive Drink
- 17Relentless Severe Punishment
- 17Ubipresence of Death without Dying
- 18Nullification of Disbelievers' Deeds
- 18Parable of Deeds as Windblown Ashes
- 18The Deep Misguidance
- 19, 32Creation of Heavens and Earth in Truth
- 19Divine Ability to Replace Creation
- 20Ease of Creation for Allah
Verses 21–4052
- 21All Standing Exposed before Allah
- 21Argument between Followers and Leaders
- 21Inability to Avert Divine Punishment
- 22Contrast of Divine Truth and Satanic Falsehood
- 22Mutual Disavowal among the Damned
- 22Satan's Confession in Hell
- 22Satan's Lack of Compulsory Authority
- 22Self-Blame of the Damned
- 23Entry into Paradise by Divine Permission
- 23Gardens with Flowing Rivers for Believers
- 23Greeting of Peace in Paradise
- 24Parable of the Good Word
- 24The Good Firmly-Rooted Tree
- 25Constant Fruitfulness by Divine Leave
- 25Purpose of Parables for Reflection
- 26Parable of the Evil Word
- 26The Uprooted Unstable Tree
- 27Divine Strengthening with the Firm Word
- 27Misguidance of Wrongdoers
- 27Steadfastness in Dunya and Akhirah
- 28Exchanging Favors for Ingratitude
- 28Leading People to the Abode of Ruin
- 29Hell as a Wretched Abode
- 30Destination to the Fire
- 30Setting up Equals with Allah
- 30Transience of Worldly Pleasure
- 31Day with No Trade or Friendship
- 31Establishing Regular Prayer
- 31Secret and Public Charity
- 32Rain and Production of Fruits
- 32Subjugation of Rivers
- 32Subjugation of Ships
- 33Subjugation of Day and Night
- 33Subjugation of Sun and Moon
- 34Human Injustice and Ingratitude
- 34Innumerable Divine Blessings
- 35Prayer for Mecca's Security
- 35Seeking Protection from Idolatry
- 36Entrusting Sinners to Divine Mercy
- 36Following Abraham's Path
- 36Idols Leading People Astray
- 37Establishment of Prayer by Descendants
- 37Prayer for Affection of Believers' Hearts
- 37Provision of Fruits and Thanksgiving
- 37Settling Family at the Sacred Valley
- 37The Sacred House of Allah
- 38Knowledge of the Hidden and Declared
- 38Nothing Hidden from Allah in Earth or Heaven
- 39Allah as the Hearer of Prayer
- 39Praise for Granting Ismail and Isaac in Old Age
- 40Acceptance of Supplication
- 40Supplication for Steadfastness in Salah
Verses 41–5229
- 41Supplication for Parents and Believers
- 41The Day of Accounting
- 42Divine Awareness of Wrongdoers
- 42Respite Granted until Judgment Day
- 42Staring Eyes of Terror
- 43Desolate Hearts from Terror
- 43Fixed Unblinking Gaze
- 43Rushing with Outstretched Necks and Raised Heads
- 44Rebuking Deniers' Past Oaths
- 44Warning of the Day of Punishment
- 44Wrongdoers' Plea for Respite
- 45Clear Lessons from Past Nations
- 45Dwelling in Ruins of Destroyed Peoples
- 45Warning through Divine Parables
- 46Futility of Plots against Divine Will
- 46Scheming of Disbelievers Encompassed by Allah
- 47Divine Might and Retribution
- 47Inviolability of Divine Promise to Messengers
- 48Standing before the One, the Subduer
- 48Transformation of Earth and Heavens
- 49Criminals Bound in Chains
- 50Faces Covered in Flames
- 50Garments of Pitch and Tar
- 51Recompense for Every Soul's Earning
- 51Swiftness of Divine Reckoning
- 52Quran as a Proclamation for Mankind
- 52Realization of Absolute Monotheism
- 52Reflection for People of Understanding
- 52Warning through the Quran
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔faith306
the earth↔the heavens221
Allah↔disbelief200
Allah↔messenger188
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔punishment of hellfire127
Allah↔the heavens126
disbelief↔faith108
Allah↔injustice107
messenger↔faith91
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
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All praise belongs to Allah to whom belongs everything that is in the heavens and everything that is on Earth, by way of being His…
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Ali 'Imran · 3:129
To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth, in its creation and arrangement. He forgives the disobedience of whomev…
∿ similarity: 0.83
Fatir · 35:17
And removing you by destroying you and bringing a new creation in your place is not impossible for Allah.
∿ similarity: 0.83
Al-Baqarah · 2:49
O Israelites! Remember when Allah saved you from the people of Pharaoh, who were tormenting you, slaughtering your sons so you wou…
∿ similarity: 0.81
Luqman · 31:26
To Allah alone belongs everything that is in the heavens and the earth, in terms of being His creation, under His ownership and de…
∿ similarity: 0.81
An-Najm · 53:31
To Allah alone belongs whatever is in the heavens and to Him alone belongs whatever is on earth. He created, owns and controls all…
∿ similarity: 0.81
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Ibrahim?
Surah Ibrahim (إبراهيم) is the 14th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 52 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Ibrahim?
The main themes of Surah Ibrahim are theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Ibrahim?
Surah Ibrahim prominently features Musa and Nuh.
Is Surah Ibrahim Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Ibrahim is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 52 verses.
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