This Surah was revealed in Makkah and contains 77 ayahs. Four major subject-matters form the main theme for this Surah. Many other important advices and points are raised under these four subject-matters. They are:
- Proof of the prophethood of the Blessed Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam and some objections of the disbelievers and their rebuttals
- Resurrection and reckoning after death and their evidences
- The magnificence of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala and the signs of His powers in His creation
- Some of the exquisite qualities of the servants of al-Rahman