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.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2016
- 1Disjointed letters (Al-Muqatta'at)
- 2The wisdom and oaths of the Quran
- 3, 16, 17Messengership of Prophet Muhammad
- 4, 61The Straight Path
- 4The straight path of prophetic mission
- 5, 11, 44, 58Divine mercy (Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim)
- 5Revelation from the Almighty, the Merciful
- 6Warning of heedless communities
- 7, 70Realization of the divine decree upon persistent deniers
- 8, 9Spiritual shackles and veils preventing belief
- 10, 19Ineffectiveness of warnings upon closed hearts
- 11Beneficiaries of the Quranic warning
- 12Revival of the dead and recording of deeds
- 13, 14, 16, 17The parable of the town and its messengers
- 15, 18, 19Rejection and pessimism of the townsfolk
- 20, 21, 22, 23, 25The believer's exhortation to follow the messengers
Verses 21–4016
- 22Rational argument for worshipping the Creator alone
- 23, 74, 75Powerlessness and betrayal of false deities
- 24Those who went astray
- 26, 27Immediate reward and honor of Paradise upon martyrdom
- 28, 29Destruction of the rebellious town by a single blast
- 30Sorrow over mankind mocking the messengers
- 31Lessons from previously destroyed generations
- 32Universal gathering of all creation before God
- 33Sign of the dead earth revived with vegetation
- 34Gardens of palm trees, vines, and flowing springs
- 35Gratitude for divine sustenance and produce
- 36The creation of pairs in all things
- 37The succession of night and daylight
- 38The precise course of the sun
- 39The determined phases and orbit of the moon
- 40Cosmic equilibrium and planetary motion
Verses 41–6018
- 41Sign of maritime vessels carrying human progeny
- 42Creation of similar conveyances for human transport
- 43, 44Total dependence on divine mercy at sea
- 45Aversion to warnings of accountability
- 46Persistent disregard of divine signs
- 47Miserliness and mockery of charity
- 48Skeptical demands for the Promised Hour
- 49Sudden seizure by the Blast while disputing
- 50Inability to make wills or return home
- 51The Trumpet blast and rising from graves
- 52Lamentation of the deniers upon rising
- 53Instantaneous assembly before God by one blast
- 54Absolute justice and exact recompense of deeds
- 55Delightful preoccupation of the people of Paradise
- 56, 57Shade, adorned couches, and bountiful fruit
- 58Divine greeting of peace from the Merciful Lord
- 59Segregation of the criminals on Judgment Day
- 60The covenant forbidding the worship of Satan
Verses 61–8017
- 61Exclusive worship of God as the Straight Path
- 62Satan's deception of vast multitudes
- 63, 64Entry into Hellfire for persistent disbelief
- 65Sealing of mouths and testimony of the limbs
- 66Divine power to obliterate vision
- 67Divine power of transfiguration in place
- 68Reversal of physical strength in old age
- 69Exoneration of the Prophet from poetry
- 69, 70The Quran as an illuminating reminder and warning
- 71, 72Creation and subjugation of livestock for mankind
- 73Diverse benefits, food, and drink from cattle
- 76Comforting the Prophet against blasphemous speech
- 76Comprehensive divine knowledge of secrets and open speech
- 77Creation of man from a drop into an open disputant
- 78Denial and questioning of the resurrection of bones
- 79Originator of first creation capable of resurrection
- 80Igniting fire from green vegetation
Verses 81–833
- 81The Creator of heavens and earth recreating mankind
- 82The effortless Divine Command: 'Be, and it is'
- 83Sovereignty of God over all realms and the final return
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
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
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An-Naml · 27:71
The disbelievers amongst your people who deny the resurrection say: “When will the punishment you and the believers promise us occ…
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Al-Mulk · 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…
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Fussilat · 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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