Surah Ya-Sin Overview — Ya-Sin (Chapter 36)

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يس Ya-Sin Ya-Sin
Meccan◉ Juz 22 · 2383 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah Ya-Sin (يس) is the 36th chapter of the Qur'an, with 83 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are spirituality, theology, and cosmology. It prominently features the Quran and Adam.

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Thematic Domains
Spirituality
28%
Theology
24%
Cosmology
21%
Prophethood
15%
Eschatology
12%
Key Concepts
Divine MercyKnowledgeCreationClarified TextDivine CreationMessengerReturning To AllahUnderstandingThe Most GraciousFaithGiving WarningThe Descent Of Revelation
Spirituality — 28%Theology — 24%Cosmology — 21%Prophethood — 15%Eschatology — 12%
Verse Tone Progression
Praise (verses 1–1)Command (verses 2–3)Neutral (verses 4–4)Praise (verses 5–5)Warning (verses 6–6)Command (verses 7–10)Warning (verses 11–11)Promise (verses 12–12)Narrative (verses 13–13)Consolation (verses 14–14)Command (verses 15–16)Warning (verses 17–19)Promise (verses 20–20)Command (verses 21–22)Consolation (verses 23–23)Warning (verses 24–24)Promise (verses 25–25)Command (verses 26–26)Consolation (verses 27–27)Command (verses 28–28)Promise (verses 29–29)Warning (verses 30–31)Promise (verses 32–33)Praise (verses 34–36)Warning (verses 37–37)Praise (verses 38–38)Command (verses 39–39)Neutral (verses 40–40)Command (verses 41–41)Narrative (verses 42–42)Command (verses 43–43)Consolation (verses 44–44)Warning (verses 45–46)Command (verses 47–48)Praise (verses 49–49)Command (verses 50–51)Promise (verses 52–52)Praise (verses 53–53)Consolation (verses 54–55)Command (verses 56–56)Promise (verses 57–57)Praise (verses 58–58)Consolation (verses 59–59)Warning (verses 60–60)Command (verses 61–61)Warning (verses 62–62)Command (verses 63–64)Consolation (verses 65–65)Promise (verses 66–66)Command (verses 67–69)Warning (verses 70–70)Promise (verses 71–72)Praise (verses 73–73)Consolation (verses 74–74)Command (verses 75–75)Consolation (verses 76–76)Neutral (verses 77–77)Narrative (verses 78–78)Praise (verses 79–79)Promise (verses 80–81)Command (verses 82–83)011223344556677
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
creation8vdivine mercy8vknowledge8vclarified text7vdivine creation7vmessenger7vreturning to Allah5vunderstanding5vfaith4vgiving warning4vthe descent of revelation4vthe most gracious4v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
creation↔divine creation195
messenger↔faith91
knowledge↔faith84
divine mercy↔faith58
divine mercy↔the most gracious56
knowledge↔messenger50
faith↔the descent of revelation47
knowledge↔the descent of revelation39
divine mercy↔knowledge33
divine mercy↔messenger30
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
10:48
The stbborn disbelievers say: 'When will the punishment you promised to us occur, if you are telling the truth.'
∿ similarity: 1.00
21:38
And the disbelievers who reject resurrection say in their haste, “O Muslims! If indeed you are truthful in what you claim, when wi…
∿ similarity: 0.96
34:29
And the idolaters say, whilst hastily seeking the punishment you are warning them of: “If you are truthful tell us When is this pr…
∿ similarity: 0.95
27:71
The disbelievers amongst your people who deny the resurrection say: “When will the punishment you and the believers promise us occ…
∿ similarity: 0.94
67:25
And the rejectors of the resurrection, thinking it to be far-fetched, say, “O Muhammad! When will this promise that you and your c…
∿ similarity: 0.94
41:2
This Qur’ān is a revelation from Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
∿ similarity: 0.92
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Ya-Sin?
Surah Ya-Sin (يس) is the 36th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 83 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Ya-Sin?
The main themes of Surah Ya-Sin are theology, prophethood, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Ya-Sin?
Surah Ya-Sin prominently features the Quran and Adam.
Is Surah Ya-Sin Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Ya-Sin is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 83 verses.
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