About This Surah
Surah Qaf (ق) is the 50th chapter of the Qur'an, with 45 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and cosmology. It prominently features the Quran and Lut.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2020
- 1Oath by the Glorious Quran
- 2Astonishment of Disbelievers at a Human Warner
- 3Skepticism of Bodily Resurrection after Becoming Dust
- 4Knowledge of What the Earth Consumes and the Preserved Record
- 5Denial of Truth Leading to Confusion and Perplexity
- 6Perfection and Flawless Adornment of the Sky
- 7Spreading the Earth, Firm Mountains, and Delightful Plants
- 8Cosmic Signs as Insight and Reminder for Penitents
- 9Blessed Rain Revitalizing Gardens and Grains
- 10Lofty Date Palms with Layered Fruit Clusters
- 11Revival of Dead Land as Parable of Resurrection (Khuruj)
- 12Denial by Ancient Peoples: Noah, Rass, and Thamud
- 13Denial by Ad, Pharaoh, and Brethren of Lot
- 14Denial by Companions of the Thicket and People of Tubba
- 15Initial Creation as Proof of Inherent Ease of Second Creation
- 16Creation of Man, Whispers of the Soul, and Proximity to Jugular Vein
- 17Dual Guardian Angels Seated on Right and Left
- 18Constant Observation and Recording of Every Uttered Word
- 19Inevitable Agony of Death with Truth
- 20Blowing of the Trumpet for the Day of Threat
Verses 21–4020
- 21Soul Arriving with Driver Angel and Witness Angel
- 22Removal of the Veil and Sharp Sight on Judgment Day
- 23Angelic Companion Presenting the Prepared Record
- 24Command to Cast Obstinate Disbelievers into Hell
- 25Traits of the Damned: Obstructor of Good, Transgressor, Doubter
- 26Casting Shirk Practitioners into Severe Torment
- 27Disavowal of Devilish Companion from Mans Transgression
- 28Prohibition of Disputing Before Allah after Warning Advanced
- 29Unalterable Divine Decree and Absolute Justice without Wronging Servants
- 30Hellfire Inquiring for More upon Being Filled
- 31Paradise Brought Near to the Righteous
- 32Paradise Promised to Every Constantly Returning and Guarding Servant
- 33Fearing the Most Merciful in Secret and Returning with Repentant Heart
- 34Peaceful Entry into the Eternal Abode (Dar al-Khulud)
- 35Fulfillment of All Desires in Paradise and Additional Divine Favor (Mazid)
- 36Futility of Worldly Might and Escape Against Divine Destruction
- 37Admonition for Possessors of Living Heart and Attentive Ears
- 38Creation of Heavens and Earth in Six Days Without Weariness
- 39Patience and Glorification of Allah Before Sunrise and Sunset
- 40Night Worship and Glorification After Prostrations
Verses 41–455
- 41Listening for the Call of the Herald from a Near Place
- 42Hearing the True Blast and Day of Emergence from Graves
- 43Giving Life, Causing Death, and the Ultimate Destination
- 44Splitting of the Earth and Ease of the Grand Gathering
- 45Prophet as Warner Through the Quran Not a Compeller
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
the earth↔the heavens221
lying↔rejection of truth200
creation↔divine creation195
the earth↔knowledge74
the earth↔divine creation64
the earth↔creation62
divine creation↔the heavens62
creation↔the heavens60
knowledge↔the heavens52
knowledge↔the all hearing43
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
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I flattened the earth so that people would dwell on it, and we placed sturdy mountains on it so that it (i.e. the earth) would not…
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Al-Qalam · 68:12
Who often prevents goodness and oppresses the people in their wealth, their dignity and their lives; who is a habitual sinner and…
∿ similarity: 0.90
Al-Hijr · 15:23
I revive the dead by creating them out of nothing and resurrecting them after death. And I cause the living to die when their time…
∿ similarity: 0.85
Sad · 38:4
And they expressed surprise when a messenger came to them from themselves to warn them of Allah’s punishment if they remain in the…
∿ similarity: 0.81
Sad · 38:12
These deniers are not the first to deny, because the people of Noah, Aad, and the powerful Pharaoh denied before them.
∿ similarity: 0.80
Sad · 38:1
Saad. By the Qur’ān containing reminder. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah…
∿ similarity: 0.79
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Qaf?
Surah Qaf (ق) is the 50th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 45 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Qaf?
The main themes of Surah Qaf are theology, cosmology, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Qaf?
Surah Qaf prominently features the Quran and Lut.
Is Surah Qaf Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Qaf is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 45 verses.
Read Qaf — All 45 Verses
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