Interactive Surah At-Tur Mind Map
Explore the 52nd chapter of the Quran through an interactive verse-by-verse analysis with comparative tafsir from classical scholars
Journey Through Surah At-Tur
Surah At-Tur (The Mount) is a profound Makkan surah that addresses themes of divine power, the reality of the Hereafter, and the truth of the Prophet's message. This interactive platform allows you to explore each verse through multiple dimensions of understanding.
Our unique mind map visualization connects verses thematically while our comparative tafsir analysis provides insights from three great scholars: al-Razi (philosophical approach), al-Biqai (intertextual connections), and al-Zuhaili (modern contextualization).
The Oaths and Divine Signs (Verses 1-8)
1
The Mount (At-Tur)
Allah swears by the Mount and other signs to emphasize the truth of the coming message
2
The Written Book
A reference to the Preserved Tablet where all divine decrees are recorded
3
Parchment Unrolled
Symbolizing the accessibility and clarity of divine revelation
4
The Frequent House
Referring to the Kaaba or the heavenly prototype visited by angels
5
The Elevated Roof
The celestial canopy that covers creation, demonstrating Allah's majesty
6
The Swollen Sea
The vast oceans as signs of Allah's power and the coming Day of Judgment
7
The Promise of Punishment
Affirmation that divine retribution for disbelievers is certain
8
Inevitability of the Event
No power can prevent the coming of the Day of Judgment
The Day of Judgment (Verses 9-16)
9
The Shaking Sky
Description of the cosmic upheaval on the Day of Resurrection
10
The Moving Mountains
The complete transformation of earthly geography
11
Woe to the Deniers
A warning to those who rejected the truth and mocked the Prophet
12
Those in Play
Who engaged in vain talk and rejected the message
13
Pushed to Hell
The violent entry of disbelievers into the Fire
14
This is the Fire
They will be told that this is what they used to deny
15
Is This Magic?
A rhetorical question mocking their former accusations
16
Enter It to Taste
Their patience or impatience will make no difference now
Rewards of the Righteous (Verses 17-28)
17
Gardens and Bliss
The eternal reward awaiting the righteous believers
18
Rejoicing in Their Lord
The spiritual joy of being close to Allah
19
Eat and Drink Enjoyably
The perfect sustenance without negative consequences
20
Reclining on Thrones
The honor and comfort of the people of Paradise
21
Their Families United
The reunion of righteous families in the Hereafter
22
Fruits and Meat
The variety and abundance of heavenly provisions
23
Cups of Pure Drink
The non-intoxicating, perfect beverages of Paradise
24
Serving Youths
The beautiful attendants who serve the people of Paradise
Disputing Truth (Verses 29-34)
29
So Remind Them
Prophet's mission to continue warning despite rejection
30
Do They Say "Poet"?
Responding to accusations of being a poet or madman
31
Say: "Wait, I Wait"
Mutual waiting for truth to be manifest
32
Their Reasonings
Questioning the logic behind their rejection
33
Do They Say "He Made It Up"?
Challenging claims of Quran being human composition
34
Let Them Produce Speech
The challenge to produce something comparable
Logical Arguments (Verses 35-43)
35
Were They Created from Nothing?
Rhetorical question proving need for Creator
36
Did They Create the Heavens?
Evidence of divine power in creation
37
Do They Possess Treasures?
Allah's unlimited provisions vs human limitations
38
Do They Have a Ladder?
No access to divine knowledge without revelation
39
Does He Have Daughters?
Refuting pagan gender attributions to Allah
40
Do You Demand Payment?
Prophet seeks no worldly reward
41
Do They Have Knowledge?
Only Allah has true unseen knowledge
42
Do They Intend a Plot?
Allah is the best of planners
43
Do They Have Another God?
Reaffirming Allah's exclusive divinity
Final Warnings (Verses 44-49)
44
If They Saw Fragments Falling
Even direct signs wouldn't convince stubborn disbelievers
45
So Leave Them Until They Meet
Inevitable meeting with their fate
46
The Day Their Plot Won't Avail
Ultimate powerlessness before divine judgment
47
For Wrongdoers is a Portion
Justice will certainly be served
48
Be Patient Until Judgment
Encouragement for the Prophet to persevere
49
Glorify Your Lord
Final instruction to maintain worship and praise
Verse Details
وَٱلطُّورِ
By the mount
Oaths
Divine Signs
Cosmology
Revelation
Tafsir al-Razi (Mafatih al-Ghayb)
Al-Razi explains that Allah begins this surah by swearing by the Mount (Tur), which refers to the mountain where Allah spoke to Moses. The oath serves to emphasize the truth of what follows in the surah. Al-Razi discusses the significance of oaths in the Quran and how they draw attention to important matters. He analyzes why Allah specifically chose to swear by these natural phenomena, suggesting they represent different aspects of divine power - the mount representing solidity and permanence, the written book representing knowledge and decree, the parchment representing clarity and accessibility, the frequented house representing worship and devotion, the elevated roof representing divine protection, and the swollen sea representing overwhelming power.
Tafsir al-Biqai (Nazm al-Durar)
Al-Biqai focuses on the interconnectedness of these oaths with the rest of the surah. He notes how the mention of the Mount connects to the theme of divine communication (as it was the site of revelation to Moses) and serves as a reminder of Allah's power and the truth of the message being delivered to the Prophet Muhammad. Al-Biqai draws connections between these opening oaths and similar oath clusters in other Makkan surahs, showing a consistent rhetorical pattern where Allah swears by His creation before making important declarations about the Hereafter or the truth of revelation. He particularly notes the progression from terrestrial (mount) to celestial (elevated roof) to aquatic (sea) phenomena, encompassing all domains of creation.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "الطُّورِ" (at-Tur) refers specifically to the mountain where Moses received the Torah. The definite form indicates its fame and importance. The grammatical structure of the oath sets up the subsequent affirmation, a common rhetorical device in Arabic that establishes the credibility of what follows. The word comes from the root ط-و-ر meaning "to turn" or "to go around," possibly referring to the mountain's shape or the circumambulation of divine revelation around it. The choice of this particular mount (as opposed to others) connects this surah to the story of Moses and the divine communication that occurred there, setting up a subtle comparison between the revelation to Moses and the revelation to Muhammad.
Tafsir al-Zuhaili (al-Tafsir al-Munir)
Al-Zuhaili provides a more contemporary perspective, discussing the geographical location of Mount Tur and its historical significance. He emphasizes how these oaths serve as evidence for the truth of the Quranic message and the reality of the Day of Judgment that is described later in the surah. Al-Zuhaili notes that modern archaeological and geographical knowledge confirms the location of this mount in the Sinai peninsula, showing how the Quran's references align with physical reality. He also discusses how these oaths would have resonated with the original Meccan audience who were familiar with trade routes passing near this mountain, making it a powerful rhetorical device to capture their attention before delivering the surah's central message.
Connections to Other Verses
This verse connects thematically with other mentions of Mount Tur in the Quran (e.g., 2:63, 4:154, 19:52, 20:80, 28:29, 28:46). The theme of divine oaths appears frequently in Makkan surahs as a rhetorical device to affirm the truth of the message and the reality of the Hereafter. Similar oath clusters can be found in Surah ash-Shams (91:1-10), Surah al-Fajr (89:1-5), and Surah al-Balad (90:1-4). The mention of the written book connects to verses about the Preserved Tablet (85:22) and the concept of divine recording of all things (36:12, 54:52-53). The structure of oath followed by declaration is particularly characteristic of the middle Meccan period, appearing in about 15 surahs.
Key Takeaways
- The oaths establish Allah's power and knowledge before discussing matters of the unseen
- Each sworn object represents a different aspect of divine manifestation
- The sequence moves from earth to heaven to sea, encompassing all creation
- This rhetorical style was particularly effective for the Meccan audience
- The mount connects this revelation to previous revelations to Moses
- The definite form "at-Tur" indicates its fame and importance in religious history
Key Features of This Study Platform
Complete Verse Coverage
Detailed analysis of all 49 verses with thematic grouping and interconnections visualized
Comparative Tafsir
Three classical commentaries integrated: al-Razi's philosophical insights, al-Biqai's intertextual connections, and al-Zuhaili's modern applications
Thematic Exploration
Six major themes identified across the surah with verse-by-verse analysis
Interactive Learning
Mind map visualization and list view with search functionality for different learning styles
Linguistic Insights
Root word analysis and rhetorical devices explained for each verse
Practical Applications
Key takeaways and contemporary relevance highlighted for each section
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