Surah Saba Overview — Sheba (Chapter 34)

Surah · 34 of 114
سبأ Saba Sheba
Meccan◉ Juz 2254 verses12 Concepts
Juz Span
About This Surah

Surah Saba (سبأ) is the 34th chapter of the Qur'an, with 54 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and eschatology. It prominently features Dawud and the Quran.

◉ Juz 22Makkan54 Verses
Thematic Domains
Theology
34%
Spirituality
24%
Eschatology
14%
Cosmology
14%
Prophethood
13%
Key Concepts
Punishment Of HellfireFaithDisbeliefThe EarthDeeds For The AfterlifeKnowledgeThe HeavensAllahDivine ProvisionDivine DecreeWorshipMessenger
Theology — 34%Spirituality — 24%Eschatology — 14%Cosmology — 14%Prophethood — 13%
Verse Tone Progression
Praise (verses 1–1)Command (verses 2–3)Consolation (verses 4–4)Warning (verses 5–5)Command (verses 6–6)Warning (verses 7–8)Consolation (verses 9–9)Praise (verses 10–10)Promise (verses 11–11)Warning (verses 12–12)Praise (verses 13–13)Warning (verses 14–14)Praise (verses 15–15)Promise (verses 16–17)Command (verses 18–18)Consolation (verses 19–19)Promise (verses 20–20)Command (verses 21–23)Promise (verses 24–24)Command (verses 25–26)Warning (verses 27–27)Promise (verses 28–28)Command (verses 29–30)Warning (verses 31–32)Command (verses 33–33)Warning (verses 34–35)Promise (verses 36–36)Warning (verses 37–38)Promise (verses 39–39)Warning (verses 40–40)Praise (verses 41–41)Command (verses 42–42)Warning (verses 43–43)Command (verses 44–44)Narrative (verses 45–45)Warning (verses 46–46)Command (verses 47–48)Warning (verses 49–51)Consolation (verses 52–52)Warning (verses 53–54)07142128354249
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
punishment of hellfire9vdisbelief8vfaith8vdeeds for the afterlife7vknowledge7vthe earth7vthe heavens6vAllah5vdivine decree5vdivine provision5vmessenger5vworship5v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
knowledgeAllah350
faithAllah306
the earththe heavens221
disbeliefAllah200
Allahmessenger188
the earthAllah186
punishment of hellfireAllah127
deeds for the afterlifeAllah126
the heavensAllah126
disbelieffaith108
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Saba?
Surah Saba (سبأ) is the 34th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 54 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Saba?
The main themes of Surah Saba are theology, prophethood, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Saba?
Surah Saba prominently features the Quran and Dawud.
Is Surah Saba Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Saba is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 54 verses.
Read Saba — All 54 Verses
Arabic text · Translation · Tafseer · Audio player · Per-verse concept tags
Read Full Surah →