About This Surah
Surah Luqman (لقمان) is the 31st chapter of the Qur'an, with 34 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, cosmology, and spirituality. It prominently features Idris and Dhul-Kifl.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2043
- 1Disjointed Letters
- 2Divine Wisdom
- 2The Quran
- 3Guidance for the Righteous
- 4Certainty in the Hereafter
- 4, 17Establishing prayer
- 4Giving Zakah
- 5True Guidance and Prosperity
- 6Humiliating Punishment
- 6Mocking Divine Revelations
- 6Purchasing Idle Talk
- 7Arrogant Rejection
- 7Painful Punishment
- 8Eternal Paradise
- 9Eternity of Paradise
- 9Truth of Divine Promise
- 10Cosmic Balance and Mountains
- 10Creation of heavens and earth
- 10Diversity of Living Creatures
- 10Rain and vegetation
- 11Manifest Error of Polytheists
- 11Refutation of Polytheism
- 12, 14Gratitude to Allah
- 12Luqman's Wisdom
- 12, 26Self-Sufficiency of Allah
- 13Injustice of Shirk
- 13Parental Advice and Exhortation
- 14Maternal Sacrifices
- 14Parental Rights
- 15Kind Companionship
- 15Limits of Obedience to Parents
- 15Ultimate Return to Allah
- 16Accountability of deeds
- 16Subtle and Comprehensive Knowledge
- 17Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil
- 17Matters of Resolve
- 17Patience
- 18Humility and Modesty
- 18Prohibition of Arrogance and Boasting
- 19Manners of Speech and Walking
- 20Abundant Divine Blessings
- 20Baseless Disputation
- 20Subjugation of Creation
Verses 21–3429
- 21Blind Imitation of Ancestors
- 21Satan's Temptation to Hellfire
- 22Firmest Handhold
- 22Sincerity and Good Deeds
- 23Consolation to the Prophet
- 23Knowledge of the Innermost Hearts
- 24Severe Punishment
- 24Temporary Worldly Pleasure
- 25Acknowledgment of the Creator
- 25Praise Belongs to Allah
- 26Absolute Sovereignty
- 27Infinite Words of Allah
- 28Ease of Resurrection
- 29Cosmic Order
- 29Movement of Sun and Moon
- 29Succession of Night and Day
- 30Allah is the Ultimate Truth
- 30Divine Transcendence
- 30Falsehood of False Deities
- 31Maritime Navigation
- 31Virtues of Patience and Gratitude
- 32Human Condition in Tribulation and Ease
- 32Sincerity in Faith
- 32Treachery and Ingratitude
- 33Deception of Satan and Worldly Life
- 33Inevitability of the Last Day
- 33Severing of Kinship Ties
- 34Knowledge of the Unseen
- 34The Five Keys of the Unseen
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
the earth↔the heavens221
creation↔divine creation195
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔punishment of hellfire127
Allah↔deeds for the afterlife126
Allah↔the heavens126
Allah↔wisdom86
Allah↔the cave83
Allah↔divine creation75
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Baqarah · 2:1
Alif Lām Mīm – letters like these begin certain sūrahs of the Qur’ān. Although they have no meaning in themselves, they do however…
∿ similarity: 1.00
Al-'Ankabut · 29:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Ar-Rum · 30:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Al-Hajj · 22:64
To Him alone belongs supreme authority of the heavens and the earth. He is The Self-sufficient who is never needy of any of His cr…
∿ similarity: 0.94
As-Sajdah · 32:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.94
An-Naml · 27:3
Those who perform prayer in the most complete manner and give Zakat of their wealth by spending it on its recipients, and they are…
∿ similarity: 0.93
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Luqman?
Surah Luqman (لقمان) is the 31st chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 34 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Luqman?
The main themes of Surah Luqman are theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Luqman?
Surah Luqman prominently features Idris and Dhul-Kifl.
Is Surah Luqman Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Luqman is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 34 verses.
Read Luqman — All 34 Verses
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