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Surah Al-Waqi'ah

The Inevitable · 96 ayahs · Makkah · Juz 27 · Page 534

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Surah Al-Waqi'ah

Surah Al-Waqi'ah is chapter 56 of the Quran, with 96 ayahs, revealed in Makkah. The surah begins in juz 27, on page 534 of the Madinah mushaf. Its name means “The Inevitable”, and it was the 46th surah to be revealed. The Arabic follows the Uthmani text from Tanzil and the translation is Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2).

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

56:1

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 1

إِذَا وَقَعَتِ ٱلْوَاقِعَةُ

When the Occurrence occurs,

Quran 56:1 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:2

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 2

لَيْسَ لِوَقْعَتِهَا كَاذِبَةٌ

There is, at its occurrence, no denial.

Quran 56:2 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:3

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 3

خَافِضَةٌ رَّافِعَةٌ

It will bring down [some] and raise up [others].[1608]

Translator's notes

[1608] According to their deeds rather than wealth and social position, as is the case in this world.

Quran 56:3 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:4

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 4

إِذَا رُجَّتِ ٱلْأَرْضُ رَجًّا

When the earth is shaken with convulsion

Quran 56:4 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:5

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 5

وَبُسَّتِ ٱلْجِبَالُ بَسًّا

And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

Quran 56:5 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:6

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 6

فَكَانَتْ هَبَآءً مُّنۢبَثًّا

And become dust dispersing,

Quran 56:6 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:7

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 7

وَكُنتُمْ أَزْوَٰجًا ثَلَٰثَةً

And you become [of] three kinds:

Quran 56:7 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:8

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 8

فَأَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْمَيْمَنَةِ مَآ أَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْمَيْمَنَةِ

Then the companions of the right - what are the companions of the right?[1609]

Translator's notes

[1609] i.e., those given their records in their right hand and who are destined for Paradise.

Quran 56:8 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:9

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 9

وَأَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْمَشْـَٔمَةِ مَآ أَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْمَشْـَٔمَةِ

And the companions of the left - what are companions of the left?[1610]

Translator's notes

[1610] i.e., those given their records in their left hand and who are destined for Hell.

Quran 56:9 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:10

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 10

وَٱلسَّٰبِقُونَ ٱلسَّٰبِقُونَ

And the forerunners, the forerunners[1611] -

Translator's notes

[1611] The words can also be understood as a complete sentence, i.e., "The forerunners [in good deeds] are the forerunners [in entering Paradise]."

Quran 56:10 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:11

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 11

أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلْمُقَرَّبُونَ

Those are the ones brought near [to Allāh]

Quran 56:11 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:12

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 12

فِى جَنَّٰتِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ

In the Gardens of Pleasure,

Quran 56:12 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:13

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 13

ثُلَّةٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ

A [large] company of the former peoples

Quran 56:13 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:14

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 14

وَقَلِيلٌ مِّنَ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِينَ

And a few of the later peoples,

Quran 56:14 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:15

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 15

عَلَىٰ سُرُرٍ مَّوْضُونَةٍ

On thrones woven [with ornament],

Quran 56:15 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:16

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 16

مُّتَّكِـِٔينَ عَلَيْهَا مُتَقَٰبِلِينَ

Reclining on them, facing each other.

Quran 56:16 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:17

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 17

يَطُوفُ عَلَيْهِمْ وِلْدَٰنٌ مُّخَلَّدُونَ

There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

Quran 56:17 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:18

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 18

بِأَكْوَابٍ وَأَبَارِيقَ وَكَأْسٍ مِّن مَّعِينٍ

With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring -

Quran 56:18 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:19

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 19

لَّا يُصَدَّعُونَ عَنْهَا وَلَا يُنزِفُونَ

No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated -

Quran 56:19 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:20

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 20

وَفَٰكِهَةٍ مِّمَّا يَتَخَيَّرُونَ

And fruit of what they select

Quran 56:20 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:21

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 21

وَلَحْمِ طَيْرٍ مِّمَّا يَشْتَهُونَ

And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire.

Quran 56:21 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:22

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 22

وَحُورٌ عِينٌ

And [for them are] fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes,

Quran 56:22 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:23

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 23

كَأَمْثَٰلِ ٱللُّؤْلُؤِ ٱلْمَكْنُونِ

The likenesses of pearls well-protected,

Quran 56:23 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:24

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 24

جَزَآءًۢ بِمَا كَانُوا۟ يَعْمَلُونَ

As reward for what they used to do.

Quran 56:24 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:25

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 25

لَا يَسْمَعُونَ فِيهَا لَغْوًا وَلَا تَأْثِيمًا

They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin -

Quran 56:25 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:26

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 26

إِلَّا قِيلًا سَلَٰمًا سَلَٰمًا

Only a saying [of] peace, peace.

Quran 56:26 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:27

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 27

وَأَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْيَمِينِ مَآ أَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْيَمِينِ

The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right?

Quran 56:27 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:28

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 28

فِى سِدْرٍ مَّخْضُودٍ

[They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed

Quran 56:28 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:29

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 29

وَطَلْحٍ مَّنضُودٍ

And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

Quran 56:29 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:30

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 30

وَظِلٍّ مَّمْدُودٍ

And shade extended

Quran 56:30 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:31

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 31

وَمَآءٍ مَّسْكُوبٍ

And water poured out

Quran 56:31 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:32

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 32

وَفَٰكِهَةٍ كَثِيرَةٍ

And fruit, abundant [and varied],

Quran 56:32 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:33

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 33

لَّا مَقْطُوعَةٍ وَلَا مَمْنُوعَةٍ

Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,

Quran 56:33 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:34

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 34

وَفُرُشٍ مَّرْفُوعَةٍ

And [upon] beds raised high.

Quran 56:34 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:35

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 35

إِنَّآ أَنشَأْنَٰهُنَّ إِنشَآءً

Indeed, We have produced them [i.e., the women of Paradise] in a [new] creation

Quran 56:35 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:36

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 36

فَجَعَلْنَٰهُنَّ أَبْكَارًا

And made them virgins,

Quran 56:36 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:37

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 37

عُرُبًا أَتْرَابًا

Devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age,

Quran 56:37 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:38

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 38

لِّأَصْحَٰبِ ٱلْيَمِينِ

For the companions of the right [who are]

Quran 56:38 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:39

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 39

ثُلَّةٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ

A company of the former peoples

Quran 56:39 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:40

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 40

وَثُلَّةٌ مِّنَ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِينَ

And a company of the later peoples.

Quran 56:40 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:41

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 41

وَأَصْحَٰبُ ٱلشِّمَالِ مَآ أَصْحَٰبُ ٱلشِّمَالِ

And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left?

Quran 56:41 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:42

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 42

فِى سَمُومٍ وَحَمِيمٍ

[They will be] in scorching fire and scalding water

Quran 56:42 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:43

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 43

وَظِلٍّ مِّن يَحْمُومٍ

And a shade of black smoke,

Quran 56:43 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:44

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 44

لَّا بَارِدٍ وَلَا كَرِيمٍ

Neither cool nor beneficial.

Quran 56:44 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:45

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 45

إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا۟ قَبْلَ ذَٰلِكَ مُتْرَفِينَ

Indeed they were, before that, indulging in affluence,

Quran 56:45 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:46

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 46

وَكَانُوا۟ يُصِرُّونَ عَلَى ٱلْحِنثِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ

And they used to persist in the great violation,[1612]

Translator's notes

[1612] i.e., shirk (association with Allāh) or disbelief.

Quran 56:46 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:47

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 47

وَكَانُوا۟ يَقُولُونَ أَئِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ

And they used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?

Quran 56:47 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:48

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 48

أَوَءَابَآؤُنَا ٱلْأَوَّلُونَ

And our forefathers [as well]?"

Quran 56:48 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:49

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 49

قُلْ إِنَّ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ وَٱلْـَٔاخِرِينَ

Say, [O Muḥammad], "Indeed, the former and later peoples

Quran 56:49 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:50

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 50

لَمَجْمُوعُونَ إِلَىٰ مِيقَٰتِ يَوْمٍ مَّعْلُومٍ

Are to be gathered together for the appointment of a known Day."

Quran 56:50 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:51

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 51

ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمْ أَيُّهَا ٱلضَّآلُّونَ ٱلْمُكَذِّبُونَ

Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers,

Quran 56:51 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:52

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 52

لَـَٔاكِلُونَ مِن شَجَرٍ مِّن زَقُّومٍ

Will be eating from trees of zaqqūm

Quran 56:52 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:53

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 53

فَمَالِـُٔونَ مِنْهَا ٱلْبُطُونَ

And filling with it your bellies

Quran 56:53 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:54

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 54

فَشَٰرِبُونَ عَلَيْهِ مِنَ ٱلْحَمِيمِ

And drinking on top of it from scalding water

Quran 56:54 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:55

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 55

فَشَٰرِبُونَ شُرْبَ ٱلْهِيمِ

And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

Quran 56:55 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:56

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 56

هَٰذَا نُزُلُهُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلدِّينِ

That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.

Quran 56:56 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:57

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 57

نَحْنُ خَلَقْنَٰكُمْ فَلَوْلَا تُصَدِّقُونَ

We have created you, so why do you not believe?

Quran 56:57 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:58

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 58

أَفَرَءَيْتُم مَّا تُمْنُونَ

Have you seen that which you emit?[1613]

Translator's notes

[1613] i.e., semen, which contains the potential for human life.

Quran 56:58 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:59

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 59

ءَأَنتُمْ تَخْلُقُونَهُۥٓ أَمْ نَحْنُ ٱلْخَٰلِقُونَ

Is it you who creates it, or are We the Creator?

Quran 56:59 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:60

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 60

نَحْنُ قَدَّرْنَا بَيْنَكُمُ ٱلْمَوْتَ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَسْبُوقِينَ

We have decreed death among you, and We are not to be outdone

Quran 56:60 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:61

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 61

عَلَىٰٓ أَن نُّبَدِّلَ أَمْثَٰلَكُمْ وَنُنشِئَكُمْ فِى مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

In that We will change your likenesses and produce you in that [form] which you do not know.[1614]

Translator's notes

[1614] An alternative meaning has also been given: "...in that We will replace the likes of you [with others upon the earth] and create you [in the Hereafter] in that which you do not know."

Quran 56:61 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:62

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 62

وَلَقَدْ عَلِمْتُمُ ٱلنَّشْأَةَ ٱلْأُولَىٰ فَلَوْلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ

And you have already known the first creation, so will you not remember?

Quran 56:62 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:63

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 63

أَفَرَءَيْتُم مَّا تَحْرُثُونَ

And have you seen that [seed] which you sow?

Quran 56:63 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:64

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 64

ءَأَنتُمْ تَزْرَعُونَهُۥٓ أَمْ نَحْنُ ٱلزَّٰرِعُونَ

Is it you who makes it grow, or are We the grower?

Quran 56:64 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:65

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 65

لَوْ نَشَآءُ لَجَعَلْنَٰهُ حُطَٰمًا فَظَلْتُمْ تَفَكَّهُونَ

If We willed, We could make it [dry] debris, and you would remain in wonder,[1615]

Translator's notes

[1615] At what had happened or remain in a state of shock. Another meaning is "in regret."

Quran 56:65 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:66

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 66

إِنَّا لَمُغْرَمُونَ

[Saying], "Indeed, we are [now] in debt;

Quran 56:66 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:67

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 67

بَلْ نَحْنُ مَحْرُومُونَ

Rather, we have been deprived."

Quran 56:67 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:68

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 68

أَفَرَءَيْتُمُ ٱلْمَآءَ ٱلَّذِى تَشْرَبُونَ

And have you seen the water that you drink?

Quran 56:68 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:69

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 69

ءَأَنتُمْ أَنزَلْتُمُوهُ مِنَ ٱلْمُزْنِ أَمْ نَحْنُ ٱلْمُنزِلُونَ

Is it you who brought it down from the clouds, or is it We who bring it down?

Quran 56:69 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:70

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 70

لَوْ نَشَآءُ جَعَلْنَٰهُ أُجَاجًا فَلَوْلَا تَشْكُرُونَ

If We willed, We could make it bitter, so why are you not grateful?

Quran 56:70 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:71

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 71

أَفَرَءَيْتُمُ ٱلنَّارَ ٱلَّتِى تُورُونَ

And have you seen the fire that you ignite?

Quran 56:71 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:72

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 72

ءَأَنتُمْ أَنشَأْتُمْ شَجَرَتَهَآ أَمْ نَحْنُ ٱلْمُنشِـُٔونَ

Is it you who produced its tree, or are We the producer?

Quran 56:72 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:73

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 73

نَحْنُ جَعَلْنَٰهَا تَذْكِرَةً وَمَتَٰعًا لِّلْمُقْوِينَ

We have made it a reminder[1616] and provision for the travelers,[1617]

Translator's notes

[1616] Of the great fire of Hell. [1617] In the form of flints or other means by which to ignite fire. Travelers are mentioned because of the special convenience to them, although it is a provision for all people in general.

Quran 56:73 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:74

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 74

فَسَبِّحْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَظِيمِ

So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.

Quran 56:74 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:75

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 75

فَلَآ أُقْسِمُ بِمَوَٰقِعِ ٱلنُّجُومِ

Then I swear by the setting of the stars,[1618]

Translator's notes

[1618] Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) confirms absolutely by oath.

Quran 56:75 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:76

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 76

وَإِنَّهُۥ لَقَسَمٌ لَّوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عَظِيمٌ

And indeed, it is an oath - if you could know - [most] great.

Quran 56:76 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:77

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 77

إِنَّهُۥ لَقُرْءَانٌ كَرِيمٌ

Indeed, it is a noble Qur’ān.

Quran 56:77 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:78

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 78

فِى كِتَٰبٍ مَّكْنُونٍ

In a Register well-protected;[1619].

Translator's notes

[1619] The Preserved Slate (al-Lawḥ al-Maḥfūẓ), which is with Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā).

Quran 56:78 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:79

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 79

لَّا يَمَسُّهُۥٓ إِلَّا ٱلْمُطَهَّرُونَ

None touch it except the purified [i.e., the angels].

Quran 56:79 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:80

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 80

تَنزِيلٌ مِّن رَّبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

[It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.

Quran 56:80 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:81

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 81

أَفَبِهَٰذَا ٱلْحَدِيثِ أَنتُم مُّدْهِنُونَ

Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent

Quran 56:81 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:82

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 82

وَتَجْعَلُونَ رِزْقَكُمْ أَنَّكُمْ تُكَذِّبُونَ

And make [the thanks for] your provision that you deny [the Provider]?

Quran 56:82 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:83

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 83

فَلَوْلَآ إِذَا بَلَغَتِ ٱلْحُلْقُومَ

Then why, when it [i.e., the soul at death] reaches the throat

Quran 56:83 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:84

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 84

وَأَنتُمْ حِينَئِذٍ تَنظُرُونَ

And you are at that time looking on -

Quran 56:84 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:85

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 85

وَنَحْنُ أَقْرَبُ إِلَيْهِ مِنكُمْ وَلَٰكِن لَّا تُبْصِرُونَ

And We [i.e., Our angels] are nearer to him than you, but you do not see -

Quran 56:85 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:86

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 86

فَلَوْلَآ إِن كُنتُمْ غَيْرَ مَدِينِينَ

Then why do you not, if you are not to be recompensed,

Quran 56:86 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:87

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 87

تَرْجِعُونَهَآ إِن كُنتُمْ صَٰدِقِينَ

Bring it back,[1620] if you should be truthful?

Translator's notes

[1620] i.e., return the soul to the body, meaning that just as you cannot prevent death when it is decreed, you will not escape the recompense when it is decreed.

Quran 56:87 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:88

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 88

فَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَ

And if he [i.e., the deceased] was of those brought near [to Allāh],

Quran 56:88 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:89

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 89

فَرَوْحٌ وَرَيْحَانٌ وَجَنَّتُ نَعِيمٍ

Then [for him is] rest and bounty and a garden of pleasure.

Quran 56:89 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:90

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 90

وَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنْ أَصْحَٰبِ ٱلْيَمِينِ

And if he was of the companions of the right,

Quran 56:90 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:91

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 91

فَسَلَٰمٌ لَّكَ مِنْ أَصْحَٰبِ ٱلْيَمِينِ

Then [the angels will say], "Peace for you; [you are] from the companions of the right."

Quran 56:91 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:92

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 92

وَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُكَذِّبِينَ ٱلضَّآلِّينَ

But if he was of the deniers [who were] astray,

Quran 56:92 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:93

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 93

فَنُزُلٌ مِّنْ حَمِيمٍ

Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

Quran 56:93 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:94

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 94

وَتَصْلِيَةُ جَحِيمٍ

And burning in Hellfire.

Quran 56:94 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:95

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 95

إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَهُوَ حَقُّ ٱلْيَقِينِ

Indeed, this is the true certainty,

Quran 56:95 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

56:96

Al-Waqi'ah · Ayah 96

فَسَبِّحْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَظِيمِ

So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.

Quran 56:96 (Al-Waqi'ah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

Frequently asked questions

How many ayahs are in Surah Al-Waqi'ah?

96 ayahs. Al-Waqi'ah is chapter 56 and was revealed in Makkah.

Which juz is Surah Al-Waqi'ah in?

Juz 27. Its first ayah is on page 534 of the Madinah mushaf.

What does the name Al-Waqi'ah mean?

The name Al-Waqi'ah means “The Inevitable”.

Where do the Arabic text and the translation come from?

The Arabic is the Tanzil Uthmani text (version 1.1) and the translation is Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2). Both are shown exactly as published, unchanged.

Text sources

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  • Translation · English Translation - Noor International Center · QuranEnc.com v1.1.2

  • Juz & pages · Tanzil Quran Metadata 1.0 (Madinah mushaf, 604 pages), CC BY 3.0