About This Surah
Surah Muhammad is the 47th chapter of the Qur'an. It has 38 verses revealed in Medina, and its main themes are theology, spirituality, and prophethood. Arafat and the Quran feature prominently in it.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2026
- 1Nullification of Deeds of Those Who Obstruct Allahs Path
- 2Belief in What Was Revealed to Muhammad
- 2Expiation of Sins and Rectification of State
- 3Disbelievers Following Falsehood Believers Following Truth
- 4Reward of Martyrs Slain in the Cause of Allah
- 4Rules of Encounter and Treatment of Captives
- 5Guiding and Rectifying the Affairs of the Righteous
- 6Admission into Paradise Made Known to Believers
- 7Condition of Supporting Allah for Divine Aid
- 8Ruin and Lost Endeavors for Disbelievers
- 9Aversion to Divine Revelation Leading to Nullified Deeds
- 10Destruction of Past Tyrants as Warning to Disbelievers
- 11Allah as Protector of Believers and Lack of Protector for Disbelievers
- 12Animalistic Worldly Life of Disbelievers
- 12Entry of Believers into Gardens of Bliss
- 13Destruction of Powerful Oppressive Cities
- 14Contrast Between Guided Person and Follower of Desires
- 15Agony of Boiling Water Severing Bowels
- 15Description of Rivers in Paradise
- 16Inattention of Hypocrites to Prophetic Teachings
- 16Sealing of Hearts for Following Passions
- 17Increase in Guidance and Piety for the Guided
- 18Sudden Arrival of the Hour and Its Signs
- 19Knowledge of Divine Oneness (La Ilaha Illa Allah)
- 19Seeking Forgiveness for Oneself and Believers
- 20Cowardice of Hypocrites Regarding Obligatory Warfare
Verses 21–3820
- 21Virtue of Sincere Obedience and Truthfulness with Allah
- 22Corruption on Earth and Severing Ties of Kinship
- 23Divine Curse and Spiritual Blindness
- 24Contemplation of the Quran and Unlocking Hearts
- 25Apostasy and Satanic Enticement
- 26Conspiring with Enemies of Revelation
- 27Angels Striking the Faces and Backs of Hypocrites at Death
- 28Pursuing What Angers Allah and Nullifying Deeds
- 29Exposure of Hidden Rancor in Hypocritical Hearts
- 30Recognizing Hypocrites by Tone of Speech
- 31Testing to Distinguish True Mujahideen and the Patient
- 32Inability of Messengers Opponents to Harm Allah
- 33Command to Obey Allah and Messenger without Invalidating Deeds
- 34Denial of Forgiveness to Those Dying in Disbelief
- 35Prohibition of Faint-Heartedness and Calling for Peace when Superior
- 35Reassurance of Divine Companionship and Preservation of Deeds
- 36Worldly Life as Play and Amusement
- 37Innate Human Avarice when Possessions are Demanded
- 38Divine Self-Sufficiency and Replacement of Nations
- 38Warning Against Stinginess in Spending for Allah
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
Allah↔disbelief200
Allah↔deeds for the afterlife126
Allah↔the descent of revelation112
Allah↔guidance111
disbelief↔faith108
Allah↔path of Allah107
deeds for the afterlife↔faith100
faith↔knowledge84
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Ahzab · 33:1
O Prophet, remain firm, you and those with you, on being Mindful, through carrying out His commands and refraining from His prohib…
∿ similarity: 0.84
Al-Anfal · 8:27
O you who believe in Allah and follow His Messenger, do not betray Allah and His Messenger by disobeying the commands and failing…
∿ similarity: 0.83
An-Nisa · 4:168
Those who disbelieve in Allah and His messengers and wrong themselves by remaining in disbelief, Allah will not forgive them as lo…
∿ similarity: 0.82
At-Tawbah · 9:119
O you who believe and follow the Messenger, act according to His sacred law, and be mindful of Him, following what He instructs an…
∿ similarity: 0.82
Al-Hujurat · 49:1
O those who have faith in Allah and follow whatever He legislates! Do not precede Allah or His Messenger in speech or action, and…
∿ similarity: 0.82
An-Nisa · 4:137
Those who repeatedly disbelieve after accepting faith – by entering into the faith, then leaving it, entering into it again, then…
∿ similarity: 0.80
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Muhammad?
Surah Muhammad (محمد) is the 47th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 38 verses revealed in Medina.
What are the main themes of Surah Muhammad?
The main themes of Surah Muhammad are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Muhammad?
Surah Muhammad prominently features Arafat and the Quran.
Is Surah Muhammad Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Muhammad is Medinan; it was revealed in Medina and contains 38 verses.
Read Muhammad — All 38 Verses
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