Makki or Madani?
Surat Al-Qasas is Makki, and it was narrated that there was consensus regarding that. [213] Those who narrated that there was consensus regarding that include Al-Fayruzabadi. See: Al-Fayruzabadi: Basa?ir Dhawi At-Tamyiz, 1/353.

Objectives:
The most important objectives of this surah include:
1- Highlighting the manifestations of Allah's might in destroying the wrongdoers and the arrogant, even if all forces on earth support them. [214] At-Tantawi: At-Tafsir Al-Wasit, 10/372.
2- Reassuring the believers, strengthening their resolve, and giving them glad tidings that the good outcome will be for them. [215] Op. cit., 10/371.
3- Pointing out humbling oneself before Allah requires referring all matters to Him. [216] Al-Biqa?i: Nazm Ad-Durar, 14/233.

Topics:
The most significant topics addressed in Surat Al-Qasas include:
1- Highlighting the great status of the Quran, and pointing out that the eloquent ones among the polytheists were unable to produce a surah like it.
2- The tyranny and evildoing of Pharaoh, Allah's promise to save the oppressed, and the punishment of the evildoers.
3- The birth of 'Isa (peace be upon him) and how Allah cared for him and protected him, and granted him wisdom and knowledge.
4- The story of the Egyptian and the Israelite; Musa's migration from Egypt to Madyan; his drawing water for the two women; his marrying the daughter of the righteous man in return for working for him; his subsequent departure from Madyan; appearance of the signs of prophethood in him; Allah's supporting him with miracles and sending him and his brother Harun (peace be upon him) to Pharaoh.
5- Consoling the Messenger (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) for what he encountered from his people; evidence that this Quran is from Allah; the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) cannot guide those whom he loves, for guidance is in the hand of Allah alone; some of the views of the polytheists and the refutation thereof; some aspects of the bad fate that awaits them on the Day of Resurrection.
6- The story of Qarun, his transgression against the people of Musa (peace be upon him) and his being deceived by his wealth, and the consequences of transgression and arrogance.
7- The surah ends with the command to devote worship to Allah alone, and the prohibition on associating others with Him.