🌟 Introduction to Surah Al-Waqiah
Surah Al-Waqiah, meaning "The Inevitable" or "The Event," is the 56th chapter of the Holy Quran. This powerful Meccan surah consists of 96 verses and is renowned for its vivid descriptions of the Day of Judgment and the afterlife. The surah is particularly beloved by Muslims worldwide for its spiritual benefits and the prophetic traditions associated with its recitation.
The name "Al-Waqiah" comes from the opening verse which refers to the inevitable event - the Day of Judgment. This surah provides a detailed account of what awaits humanity after death, describing the three categories of people and their respective destinies in the hereafter.
Why This Surah is Special:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever recites Surah Al-Waqiah every night will never be afflicted by poverty." This authentic hadith has made this surah particularly cherished among Muslims seeking Allah's blessings and protection from hardship.
📋 Surah Al-Waqiah: Essential Information
Basic Details
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Chapter Number: 56th Chapter of the Quran
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Number of Verses: 96 Ayahs (verses)
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Revelation: Meccan period (before Hijra to Madinah)
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Position: 27th Juz (Para) of the Quran
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Main Theme: Day of Judgment, Afterlife, and Divine Justice
📜 Surah Al-Waqiah: Complete Arabic Text with Translation
Reading Guide:
Click on any Arabic verse to copy it. The complete 96 verses are provided with transliteration and translation to help with understanding and pronunciation.
Bismillah
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Verses 1-3
إِذَا وَقَعَتِ ٱلۡوَاقِعَةُ لَيۡسَ لِوَقۡعَتِهَا كَاذِبَةٌ خَافِضَةٞ رَّافِعَةٌ
Itha waqaAAati alwaqiAAat. Laysa liwaqAAatiha kathiba. Khafidatun rafiAAa.
When the Occurrence occurs, there is, at its occurrence, no denial. It will bring down [some] and raise up [others].
Verses 4-6
إِذَا رُجَّتِ ٱلۡأَرۡضُ رَجّٗا وَبُسَّتِ ٱلۡجِبَالُ بَسّٗا فَكَانَتۡ هَبَآءٗ مُّنۢبَثّٗا
Itha rujjati al-ardu rajja. Wabussati aljibalu bassa. Fakanat habaan munbaththa.
When the earth is shaken with convulsion, and the mountains are broken down, crumbling, and become dust dispersing.
Verses 7-9
وَكُنتُمۡ أَزۡوَٰجٗا ثَلَٰثَةٗ فَأَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلۡمَيۡمَنَةِ مَآ أَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلۡمَيۡمَنَةِ وَأَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلۡمَشۡــَٔمَةِ مَآ أَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلۡمَشۡــَٔمَةِ
Wakuntum azwajan thalatha. Faas-habu almaymanati maas-habu almaymanat. Waas-habu almash-amati maas-habu almash-amat.
And you become [of] three kinds: Then the companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left?
Verses 10-12
وَٱلسَّـٰبِقُونَ ٱلسَّـٰبِقُونَ أُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ ٱلۡمُقَرَّبُونَ فِي جَنَّـٰتِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ
Wassabiqoona assabiqoon. Ola-ika almuqarraboon. Fee jannati annaAAeem.
And the forerunners, the forerunners - those are the ones brought near [to Allah] in the Gardens of Pleasure.
Verses 13-16
ثُلَّةٞ مِّنَ ٱلۡأَوَّلِينَ وَقَلِيلٞ مِّنَ ٱلۡأٓخِرِينَ عَلَىٰ سُرُرٖ مَّوۡضُونَةٖ مُّتَّكِــِٔينَ عَلَيۡهَا مُتَقَٰبِلِينَ
Thullatun mina al-awwaleen. Waqaleelun mina al-akhireena. AAala sururin mawdoona. Muttaki-eena AAalayha mutaqabileen.
A [large] company of the former peoples and a few of the later peoples, on thrones woven [with ornament], reclining on them, facing each other.
Verses 17-19
يَطُوفُ عَلَيۡهِمۡ وِلۡدَٰنٞ مُّخَلَّدُونَ بِأَكۡوَابٖ وَأَبَارِيقَ وَكَأۡسٖ مِّن مَّعِينٖ لَّا يُصَدَّعُونَ عَنۡهَا وَلَا يُنزِفُونَ
Yatoofu AAalayhim wildanunmukhalladoon. Bi-akwabin waabareeqa waka'sinmin maAAeen. La yusaddaAAoona AAanhawala yunzifoon.
There will circulate among them young boys made eternal with vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring - no headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated.
Verses 20-23
وَفَٰكِهَةٖ مِّمَّا يَتَخَيَّرُونَ وَلَحۡمِ طَيۡرٖ مِّمَّا يَشۡتَهُونَ وَحُورٌ عِينٞ كَأَمۡثَٰلِ ٱللُّؤۡلُوِٕ ٱلۡمَكۡنُونِ
Wafakihatin mimmayatakhayyaroon. Walahmi tayrin mimmayashtahoon. Wahoorun AAeen. Kaamthali allu'lui almaknoon.
And fruit of what they select and the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire. And [for them are] fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes, the likenesses of pearls well-protected.
Verses 24-26
جَزَآءَۢ بِمَا كَانُواْ يَعۡمَلُونَ لَا يَسۡمَعُونَ فِيهَا لَغۡوٗا وَلَا تَأۡثِيمًا إِلَّا قِيلٗا سَلَٰمٗا سَلَٰمٗا
Jazaan bima kanooyaAAmaloon. La yasmaAAoona feeha laghwanwala ta'theema. Illa qeelan salaman salama.
As reward for what they used to do. They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin - only a saying: "Peace, peace."
Verses 27-30
وَأَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلۡيَمِينِ مَآ أَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلۡيَمِينِ فِي سِدۡرٖ مَّخۡضُودٖ وَطَلۡحٖ مَّنضُودٖ وَظِلّٖ مَّمۡدُودٖ
Waas-habu alyameeni maas-habu alyameen. Fee sidrin makhdood. Watalhin mandood. Wathillin mamdood.
The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? [They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed and [banana] trees layered [with fruit] and shade extended.
Verses 31-34
وَمَآءٖ مَّسۡكُوبٖ وَفَٰكِهَةٖ كَثِيرَةٖ لَّا مَقۡطُوعَةٖ وَلَا مَمۡنُوعَةٖ وَفُرُشٖ مَّرۡفُوعَةٍ
Wama-in maskoob. Wafakihatin katheera. La maqtooAAatin walamamnooAAa. Wafurushin marfooAAa.
And water poured out and fruit, abundant [and varied], neither limited [to season] nor forbidden, and [upon] beds raised high.
Verses 35-38
إِنَّآ أَنشَأۡنَٰهُنَّ إِنشَآءٗ فَجَعَلۡنَٰهُنَّ أَبۡكَارًا عُرُبًا أَتۡرَابٗا لِّأَصۡحَٰبِ ٱلۡيَمِينِ
Inna ansha'nahunna inshaa. FajaAAalnahunna abkara. AAuruban atraba. Li-as-habi alyameen.
Indeed, We have produced the women of Paradise in a [new] creation and made them virgins, devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age, for the companions of the right.
Verses 39-40
ثُلَّةٞ مِّنَ ٱلۡأَوَّلِينَ وَثُلَّةٞ مِّنَ ٱلۡأٓخِرِينَ
Thullatun mina al-awwaleen. Wathullatun mina al-akhireen.
A company of the former peoples and a company of the later peoples.
Verses 41-44
وَأَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلشِّمَالِ مَآ أَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلشِّمَالِ فِي سَمُومٖ وَحَمِيمٖ وَظِلّٖ مِّن يَحۡمُومٖ لَّا بَارِدٖ وَلَا كَرِيمٍ
Waas-habu ashshimalima as-habu ashshimal. Fee samoomin wahameem. Wathillin min yahmoom. La baridin wala kareem.
And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left? [They will be] in scorching fire and scalding water and a shade of black smoke, neither cool nor beneficial.
Verses 45-48
إِنَّهُمۡ كَانُواْ قَبۡلَ ذَٰلِكَ مُتۡرَفِينَ وَكَانُواْ يُصِرُّونَ عَلَى ٱلۡحِنثِ ٱلۡعَظِيمِ وَكَانُواْ يَقُولُونَ أَئِذَا مِتۡنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابٗا وَعِظَٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبۡعُوثُونَ أَوَءَابَآؤُنَا ٱلۡأَوَّلُونَ
Innahum kanoo qabla thalikamutrafeen. Wakanoo yusirroona AAalaalhinthi alAAatheem. Wakanoo yaqooloona a-itha mitnawakunna turaban waAAithamana-inna lamabAAoothoon. Awa abaona al-awwaloon.
Indeed they were, before that, indulging in affluence, and they used to persist in the great violation, and they used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected? And our forefathers [as well]?"
Verses 49-52
قُلۡ إِنَّ ٱلۡأَوَّلِينَ وَٱلۡأٓخِرِينَ لَمَجۡمُوعُونَ إِلَىٰ مِيقَٰتِ يَوۡمٖ مَّعۡلُومٖ ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمۡ أَيُّهَا ٱلضَّآلُّونَ ٱلۡمُكَذِّبُونَ لَأٓكِلُونَ مِن شَجَرٖ مِّن زَقُّومٖ
Qul inna al-awwaleena wal-akhireen. LamajmooAAoona ila meeqatiyawmin maAAloom. Thumma innakum ayyuha addalloonaalmukaththiboon. Laakiloona min shajarin min zaqqoom.
Say, [O Muhammad], "Indeed, the former and the later peoples are to be gathered together for the appointment of a known Day." Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers, will be eating from trees of zaqqum.
Verses 53-56
فَمَالِــُٔونَ مِنۡهَا ٱلۡبُطُونَ فَشَٰرِبُونَ عَلَيۡهِ مِنَ ٱلۡحَمِيمِ فَشَٰرِبُونَ شُرۡبَ ٱلۡهِيمِ هَٰذَا نُزُلُهُمۡ يَوۡمَ ٱلدِّينِ
Famali-oona minha albutoon. Fashariboona AAalayhi mina alhameem. Fashariboona shurba alheem. Hatha nuzuluhum yawma addeen.
And filling with it your bellies and drinking on top of it from scalding water and will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels. That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.
Verses 57-60
نَحۡنُ خَلَقۡنَٰكُمۡ فَلَوۡلَا تُصَدِّقُونَ أَفَرَءَيۡتُم مَّا تُمۡنُونَ ءَأَنتُمۡ تَخۡلُقُونَهُۥٓ أَمۡ نَحۡنُ ٱلۡخَٰلِقُونَ نَحۡنُ قَدَّرۡنَا بَيۡنَكُمُ ٱلۡمَوۡتَ وَمَا نَحۡنُ بِمَسۡبُوقِينَ
Nahnu khalaqnakum falawlatusaddiqoon. Afaraaytum ma tumnoon. Aantum takhluqoonahu am nahnu alkhaliqoon. Nahnu qaddarna baynakumualmawta wama nahnu bimasbooqeen.
We have created you, so why do you not believe? Have you seen that which you emit? Is it you who creates it, or are We the Creator? We have decreed death among you, and We are not to be outdone.
Verses 61-62
عَلَىٰٓ أَن نُّبَدِّلَ أَمۡثَٰلَكُمۡ وَنُنشِئَكُمۡ فِي مَا لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ وَلَقَدۡ عَلِمۡتُمُ ٱلنَّشۡأَةَ ٱلۡأُولَىٰ فَلَوۡلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ
AAala an nubaddila amthalakumwanunshi-akum fee ma la taAAlamoon. Walaqad AAalimtumu annash-ata al-oolafalawla tathakkaroon.
In that We will change your likenesses and produce you in that [form] which you do not know. And you have already known the first creation, so will you not remember?
Verses 63-65
أَفَرَءَيۡتُم مَّا تَحۡرُثُونَ ءَأَنتُمۡ تَزۡرَعُونَهُۥٓ أَمۡ نَحۡنُ ٱلزَّـٰرِعُونَ لَوۡ نَشَآءُ لَجَعَلۡنَٰهُ حُطَٰمٗا فَظَلۡتُمۡ تَفَكَّهُونَ
Afaraaytum ma tahruthoon. Aantum tazraAAoonahu am nahnu azzariAAoon. Law nashao lajaAAalnahu hutamanfathaltum tafakkahoon.
And have you seen that [seed] which you sow? Is it you who makes it grow, or are We the grower? If We willed, We could make it [dry] debris, and you would remain in wonder.
Verses 66-67
إِنَّا لَمُغۡرَمُونَ بَلۡ نَحۡنُ مَحۡرُومُونَ
Inna lamughramoon. Bal nahnu mahroomoon.
[Saying], "Indeed, we are [now] in debt; rather, we have been deprived."
Verses 68-70
أَفَرَءَيۡتُمُ ٱلۡمَآءَ ٱلَّذِي تَشۡرَبُونَ ءَأَنتُمۡ أَنزَلۡتُمُوهُ مِنَ ٱلۡمُزۡنِ أَمۡ نَحۡنُ ٱلۡمُنزِلُونَ لَوۡ نَشَآءُ جَعَلۡنَٰهُ أُجَاجٗا فَلَوۡلَا تَشۡكُرُونَ
Afaraaytumu almaa allatheetashraboon. Aantum anzaltumoohu mina almuzni am nahnualmunziloon. Law nashao jaAAalnahu ojajanfalawla tashkuroon.
And have you seen the water that you drink? Is it you who brought it down from the clouds, or is it We who bring it down? If We willed, We could make it bitter, so why are you not grateful?
Verses 71-74
أَفَرَءَيۡتُمُ ٱلنَّارَ ٱلَّتِي تُورُونَ ءَأَنتُمۡ أَنشَأۡتُمۡ شَجَرَتَهَآ أَمۡ نَحۡنُ ٱلۡمُنشِــُٔونَ نَحۡنُ جَعَلۡنَٰهَا تَذۡكِرَةٗ وَمَتَٰعٗا لِّلۡمُقۡوِينَ فَسَبِّحۡ بِٱسۡمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلۡعَظِيمِ
Afaraaytumu annara allateetooroon. Aantum ansha'tum shajarataha am nahnualmunshi-oon. Nahnu jaAAalnaha tathkiratanwamataAAan lilmuqween. Fasabbih bismi rabbika alAAatheem.
And have you seen the fire that you ignite? Is it you who produced its tree, or are We the producer? We have made it a reminder and provision for the travelers, so exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.
Verses 75-77
۞فَلَآ أُقۡسِمُ بِمَوَٰقِعِ ٱلنُّجُومِ وَإِنَّهُۥ لَقَسَمٞ لَّوۡ تَعۡلَمُونَ عَظِيمٌ إِنَّهُۥ لَقُرۡءَانٞ كَرِيمٞ
Fala oqsimu bimawaqiAAi annujoom. Wa-innahu laqasamun law taAAlamoona AAatheem. Innahu laqur-anun kareem.
Then I swear by the setting of the stars, and indeed, it is an oath - if you could know - [most] great. Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an.
Verses 78-80
فِي كِتَٰبٖ مَّكۡنُونٖ لَّا يَمَسُّهُۥٓ إِلَّا ٱلۡمُطَهَّرُونَ تَنزِيلٞ مِّن رَّبِّ ٱلۡعَٰلَمِينَ
Fee kitabin maknoon. La yamassuhu illa almutahharoon. Tanzeelun min rabbi alAAalameen.
In a Register well-protected; none touch it except the purified. [It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.
Verses 81-82
أَفَبِهَٰذَا ٱلۡحَدِيثِ أَنتُم مُّدۡهِنُونَ وَتَجۡعَلُونَ رِزۡقَكُمۡ أَنَّكُمۡ تُكَذِّبُونَ
Afabihatha alhadeethi antummudhinoon. WatajAAaloona rizqakum annakum tukaththiboon.
Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent and make [the thanks for] your provision that you deny [the Provider]?
Verses 83-87
فَلَوۡلَآ إِذَا بَلَغَتِ ٱلۡحُلۡقُومَ وَأَنتُمۡ حِينَئِذٖ تَنظُرُونَ وَنَحۡنُ أَقۡرَبُ إِلَيۡهِ مِنكُمۡ وَلَٰكِن لَّا تُبۡصِرُونَ فَلَوۡلَآ إِن كُنتُمۡ غَيۡرَ مَدِينِينَ تَرۡجِعُونَهَآ إِن كُنتُمۡ صَٰدِقِينَ
Falawla itha balaghati alhulqoom. Waantum heena-ithin tanthuroona. Wanahnu aqrabu ilayhi minkum walakinla tubsiroon. Falawla in kuntum ghayra madeeneen. TarjiAAoonaha in kuntum sadiqeen.
Then why, when the soul at death reaches the throat and you are at that time looking on - and Our angels are nearer to him than you, but you do not see - then why do you not, if you are not to be recompensed, bring it back, if you should be truthful?
Verses 88-91
فَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنَ ٱلۡمُقَرَّبِينَ فَرَوۡحٞ وَرَيۡحَانٞ وَجَنَّتُ نَعِيمٖ وَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنۡ أَصۡحَٰبِ ٱلۡيَمِينِ فَسَلَٰمٞ لَّكَ مِنۡ أَصۡحَٰبِ ٱلۡيَمِينِ
Faamma in kana minaalmuqarrabeen. Farawhun warayhanun wajannatunaAAeem. Waamma in kana min as-habialyameen. Fasalamun laka min as-habialyameen.
And if the deceased was of those brought near to Allah, then [for him is] rest and bounty and a garden of pleasure. And if he was of the companions of the right, then [the angels will say], "Peace for you; [you are] from the companions of the right."
Verses 92-94
وَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنَ ٱلۡمُكَذِّبِينَ ٱلضَّآلِّينَ فَنُزُلٞ مِّنۡ حَمِيمٖ وَتَصۡلِيَةُ جَحِيمٍ
Waamma in kana mina almukaththibeenaaddalleen. Fanuzulun min hameem. Watasliyatu jaheem.
But if he was of the deniers [who were] astray, then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water and burning in Hellfire.
Final Verses (95-96)
إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَهُوَ حَقُّ ٱلۡيَقِينِ فَسَبِّحۡ بِٱسۡمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلۡعَظِيمِ
Inna hatha lahuwa haqqualyaqeen. Fasabbih bismi rabbika alAAatheem.
Indeed, this is the true certainty, so exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.
📖 Complete Surah Al-Waqiah
Alhamdulillahi rabbil alameen! You have now read the complete Surah Al-Waqiah (96 verses). May Allah grant you the benefits and blessings associated with reciting this noble chapter, including protection from poverty and increased spiritual awareness of the afterlife.
✨ Benefits and Virtues of Reciting Surah Al-Waqiah
Authentic Prophetic Traditions
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Protection from Poverty: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: "Whoever recites Surah Al-Waqiah every night will never face poverty." (Reported by Ibn Sunni)
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Increased Sustenance: Regular recitation is believed to bring barakat (blessing) in rizq (sustenance) and livelihood.
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Spiritual Awareness: Reading about the afterlife increases consciousness of the Day of Judgment and motivates righteous deeds.
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Heart Purification: The vivid descriptions of Paradise and Hell serve as reminders that purify the heart and strengthen faith.
Spiritual and Psychological Benefits
Modern Understanding:
Perspective on Life: Regular recitation helps maintain focus on the eternal life over temporary worldly concerns
Gratitude: Increases appreciation for Allah's blessings and current provisions
Hope: Provides hope for the righteous and motivation to improve one's spiritual state
Peace: Brings tranquility through trust in Allah's perfect justice and mercy
🕐 When and How to Recite Surah Al-Waqiah
Best Times for Recitation
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Every Night: Most recommended time based on prophetic tradition - recite before sleeping for protection from poverty.
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After Maghrib: Excellent time for reflection as the day transitions to night, symbolizing the transition from this life to the next.
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Tahajjud Prayer: During night prayers for deeper spiritual connection and contemplation of the afterlife.
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Friday Nights: Special emphasis on blessed nights for increased spiritual reward.
Proper Etiquette for Recitation
🕊️ Spiritual Preparation:
Wudu (Ablution): Perform ablution before recitation
Qibla Direction: Face Mecca when possible
Quiet Environment: Choose a peaceful place free from distractions
Contemplation: Reflect on the meanings while reciting
Dua: Make personal supplications after completing the surah
🎯 Key Themes in Surah Al-Waqiah
The Three Categories of People
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As-Sabiqun (The Foremost): The prophets, truthful ones, martyrs, and righteous who will be closest to Allah in Paradise with the highest honors.
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Ashab al-Maymana (Companions of the Right): The believers who will receive their records in their right hands and enter Paradise.
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Ashab al-Mash'ama (Companions of the Left): Those who rejected faith and will face punishment in Hell.
Descriptions of the Afterlife
Paradise (Jannah):
The surah provides beautiful descriptions of Paradise including eternal gardens, flowing rivers, fruits that never cease, pure companions, and endless pleasure for the righteous believers.
Hell (Jahannam):
Vivid descriptions of the punishment for disbelievers including scorching fire, boiling water, and the tree of Zaqqum serve as powerful reminders of the consequences of rejecting faith.
🌱 Spiritual Lessons from Surah Al-Waqiah
Life Lessons for Modern Muslims
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Divine Justice: Allah's perfect justice ensures everyone receives exactly what they deserve based on their faith and deeds.
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Urgency of Preparation: The inevitability of death and judgment should motivate us to prepare through righteous actions.
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Purpose of Life: Understanding our temporary existence here and eternal life hereafter helps prioritize what truly matters.
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Value of Faith: True success is measured not by worldly achievements but by faith and righteous deeds.
Practical Applications
📱 Daily Life Integration:
Decision Making: Consider the afterlife consequences of our choices
Gratitude Practice: Appreciate current blessings while working for eternal rewards
Character Building: Strive to be among the righteous described in the surah
Social Responsibility: Help others prepare for the afterlife through good counsel and support
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Surah Al-Waqiah
What are the benefits of reading Surah Al-Waqiah?
According to authentic Islamic traditions, Surah Al-Waqiah brings blessings of sustenance and protection from poverty. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that whoever recites it every night will never face poverty. It also increases spiritual awareness, provides hope for the afterlife, and strengthens faith through its vivid descriptions of Paradise and Hell.
When should I recite Surah Al-Waqiah?
Surah Al-Waqiah can be recited at any time, but it's particularly recommended to read it every night before sleeping, as mentioned in prophetic traditions. Many scholars also recommend reciting it after Maghrib prayer, during Tahajjud (night prayers), or on blessed nights like Friday evenings.
How long does it take to recite Surah Al-Waqiah?
Surah Al-Waqiah typically takes 10-15 minutes to recite at a moderate pace. For those learning or reading with translation and contemplation, it may take 20-30 minutes. The exact time varies based on recitation speed and whether you're reading in Arabic only or with translation.
Can I recite Surah Al-Waqiah in English translation?
While reading the translation is beneficial for understanding, the specific benefits mentioned in prophetic traditions are associated with reciting the Arabic text. However, reading the translation helps with comprehension and reflection. It's recommended to learn the Arabic gradually while reading the translation for understanding.
What does "Al-Waqiah" mean?
"Al-Waqiah" means "The Inevitable" or "The Event" in English. It refers to the Day of Judgment, which is inevitable and will certainly occur. The surah gets its name from the first verse which speaks about "when the inevitable event takes place."
Can children recite Surah Al-Waqiah?
Yes, children can and should be encouraged to recite Surah Al-Waqiah. It's excellent for teaching them about the afterlife, divine justice, and the importance of righteous deeds. Parents can explain the meanings in age-appropriate ways and make it part of the family's nightly routine.
Is there a specific dua to recite after Surah Al-Waqiah?
While there's no specific dua mandated after Surah Al-Waqiah, it's recommended to make personal supplications asking Allah for guidance, forgiveness, and provision. You can ask Allah to grant you righteous deeds, protect you from poverty, and make you among the people of Paradise described in the surah.
💡 Remember:
The key to gaining the benefits of Surah Al-Waqiah is consistency, sincerity, and reflection on its meanings. Make it a part of your regular spiritual routine and contemplate the profound truths it contains about life, death, and the afterlife.