Makki or Madani?
Surat Az-Zukhruf is Makki, and it was narrated that there was consensus regarding that. [285] Those who narrated that there was consensus regarding that include: Ibn ?Atiyyah, Ibn Al-Jawzi and Al-Qurtubi. See: Tafsir Ibn ?Atiyyah, 5/40; Tafsir Ibn Al-Jawzi, 4/72; Tafsir Al-Qurtubi, 16/61.

Objectives:
The most important objectives of Surat Az-Zukhruf include:
Establishing proof of the oneness of Allah, may He be Glorified and Exalted. [286] See: At-Tantawi: At-Tafsir Al-Wasit, 13/57; Al-Fayruzabadi: Basa?ir Dhawi At-Tamyiz, 1/421.
Consoling the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) for what he faced of trouble and annoyance from the polytheists. [287] Op. cit.

Topics:
The most significant topics addressed in Surat Az-Zukhruf include:
1- Praise for the Holy Quran.
2- Consoling the Messenger (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) for what he faced from his people.
3- Some aspects of the manifestation of Allah's power, and some of the blessings that He bestows upon His creation.
4- Some of the fabrications and false arguments of the polytheists, with refutation thereof, showing how flawed they are; highlighting the bad consequences they face in this world and the hereafter.
5- Some aspects of Ibrahim's call to his people; some aspects of the story of Musa and 'Isa (peace be upon them); the attitude of the polytheists towards 'Isa (peace be upon him).
6- Glad tidings to the believers of paradise and eternal bliss; highlighting the punishment of the evildoers in Hell and their wishing for death.
7- Advice to the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him); some of the proofs for the oneness of Allah, may He be Glorified and Exalted.