Surah Al-Waaqia
سُورَةُ الوَاقِعَةِSurah Al-Waqi'ah describes the Day of Judgment and divides humanity into three groups: the foremost, the people of the right, and the people of the left.
Frequently Asked Questions
Surah Al-Waaqia is in which para (Juz)?
Surah Al-Waaqia is located in Juz 27 (Qala Fama Khatbukum) of the Quran.
How many ayahs are in Surah Al-Waaqia?
Surah Al-Waaqia contains 96 ayahs (verses).
Is Surah Al-Waaqia a Meccan or Medinan surah?
Surah Al-Waaqia is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed after the Prophet's migration to Medina, often addressing community laws and practical guidance.
What are the key themes of Surah Al-Waaqia?
The key themes of Surah Al-Waaqia include: The inevitable event (Day of Judgment), Three categories of people, Signs of Allah's power, and The Quran's noble origin.
What does "Al-Waaqia" mean in English?
The name "Al-Waaqia" means "The Inevitable" in English. The surah is named after this term which appears in or relates to its content.
What is the Arabic name of Surah Al-Waaqia?
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Waaqia is سُورَةُ الوَاقِعَةِ.
What surah number is Surah Al-Waaqia in the Quran?
Surah Al-Waaqia is the 56th surah in the Quran, appearing as chapter 56 out of 114 total chapters.
How long is Surah Al-Waaqia to recite?
The audio recitation of Surah Al-Waaqia takes approximately 6 minutes and 50 seconds to complete.
Are there any sajdas (prostrations) in Surah Al-Waaqia?
Surah Al-Waaqia does not contain any sajda tilawah (prostration of recitation) verses.
Which surah comes before Surah Al-Waaqia?
The surah that comes before Surah Al-Waaqia is Surah Ar-Rahmaan (Surah 55).
Which surah comes after Surah Al-Waaqia?
The surah that comes after Surah Al-Waaqia is Surah Al-Hadid (Surah 57).