About This Surah
Surah Sad (ص) is the 38th chapter of the Qur'an, with 88 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are spirituality, eschatology, and theology. It prominently features Dawud and Sulayman.
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔disbelief200
the earth↔Allah186
punishment of hellfire↔Allah127
Allah↔forgiveness115
worship↔Allah95
remembrance and reflection↔Allah85
Allah↔divine creation75
punishment of hellfire↔disbelief68
the earth↔divine creation64
Allah↔the almighty55
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
15:36
Iblis said: O Lord, allow me to live and do not cause me to die until the day that Adam and his offspring are resurrected.
∿ similarity: 1.00
7:15
Allah told Satan: 'You are O Satan given respite till the first blast of the trumpet when all created beings die, and the Creator…
∿ similarity: 0.97
15:34
Allah said to Iblis: Exit from paradise, for you are banished.
∿ similarity: 0.96
15:38
Until the time when all created things will die, upon the first blow of the Horn.
∿ similarity: 0.95
15:37
Allah (the Exalted) said: You are of those who I will grant a long life.
∿ similarity: 0.93
15:35
Upon you is My damnation and banished you are from My mercy until the Day of Judgment.
∿ similarity: 0.92
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Sad?
Surah Sad (ص) is the 38th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 88 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Sad?
The main themes of Surah Sad are theology, prophethood, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Sad?
Surah Sad prominently features Dawud and Sulayman.
Is Surah Sad Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Sad is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 88 verses.
Read Sad — All 88 Verses
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