Surah Sad Overview — Sad (Chapter 38)

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ص Sad Sad
Meccan◉ Juz 2388 verses12 Concepts
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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.

◉ Juz 23Makkan88 Verses
Thematic Domains
Spirituality
22%
Eschatology
22%
Theology
20%
Prophethood
19%
Cosmology
18%
Key Concepts
Remembrance And ReflectionPunishment Of HellfireWorshipHellfireDawudThe EarthAllahThe Day Of ReckoningThe ReckoningForgivenessSulaymanThe Bestower
Spirituality — 22%Eschatology — 22%Theology — 20%Prophethood — 19%Cosmology — 18%
Verse Tone Progression
Narrative (verses 1–1)Consolation (verses 2–2)Promise (verses 3–3)Warning (verses 4–4)Praise (verses 5–5)Warning (verses 6–6)Narrative (verses 7–7)Command (verses 8–8)Praise (verses 9–9)Command (verses 10–10)Consolation (verses 11–11)Warning (verses 12–13)Command (verses 14–14)Praise (verses 15–15)Command (verses 16–16)Praise (verses 17–17)Consolation (verses 18–18)Warning (verses 19–19)Command (verses 20–20)Warning (verses 21–21)Command (verses 22–22)Consolation (verses 23–23)Warning (verses 24–24)Promise (verses 25–25)Command (verses 26–26)Warning (verses 27–27)Narrative (verses 28–28)Warning (verses 29–29)Praise (verses 30–30)Warning (verses 31–31)Promise (verses 32–32)Warning (verses 33–33)Command (verses 34–34)Consolation (verses 35–35)Command (verses 36–37)Warning (verses 38–39)Consolation (verses 40–40)Warning (verses 41–42)Consolation (verses 43–43)Warning (verses 44–44)Command (verses 45–45)Promise (verses 46–47)Command (verses 48–48)Consolation (verses 49–49)Praise (verses 50–50)Command (verses 51–51)Narrative (verses 52–52)Command (verses 53–54)Warning (verses 55–55)Command (verses 56–57)Praise (verses 58–58)Command (verses 59–60)Warning (verses 61–62)Command (verses 63–64)Warning (verses 65–65)Consolation (verses 66–66)Warning (verses 67–67)Narrative (verses 68–68)Command (verses 69–69)Warning (verses 70–70)Command (verses 71–71)Promise (verses 72–72)Command (verses 73–73)Narrative (verses 74–74)Command (verses 75–75)Praise (verses 76–76)Warning (verses 77–77)Consolation (verses 78–78)Warning (verses 79–80)Command (verses 81–81)Warning (verses 82–82)Command (verses 83–84)Promise (verses 85–85)Command (verses 86–86)Praise (verses 87–87)Warning (verses 88–88)01122334455667788
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
remembrance and reflection12vhellfire6vpunishment of hellfire6vworship6vDawud5vthe earth5vAllah4vSulayman4vdisbelief4vdivine creation4vforgiveness4vthe almighty4v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allahdisbelief200
the earthAllah186
punishment of hellfireAllah127
Allahforgiveness115
worshipAllah95
remembrance and reflectionAllah85
Allahdivine creation75
punishment of hellfiredisbelief68
the earthdivine creation64
Allahthe almighty55
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.
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