Surah Al-Qariah
“The Calamity”
Surah Al-Qariah is chapter 101 of the Holy Quran. Millions of Muslims read it every day to find peace and guidance. On this page, you can easily read the full Surah Al-Qariah Arabic text. We also provide a clear English translation to help you understand the true meaning of every verse. Whether you are reading the Al Quran for the first time or want to learn more about Islam, this beautiful Makki Surah will help you connect with the holy words of Allah (SWT).
Al-Qariah
The Calamity
ٱلْقَارِعَةُ ١
The Striking Calamity -
مَا ٱلْقَارِعَةُ ٢
What is the Striking Calamity?
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلْقَارِعَةُ ٣
And what can make you know what is the Striking Calamity?
يَوْمَ يَكُونُ ٱلنَّاسُ كَٱلْفَرَاشِ ٱلْمَبْثُوثِ ٤
It is the Day when people will be like moths, dispersed,
وَتَكُونُ ٱلْجِبَالُ كَٱلْعِهْنِ ٱلْمَنفُوشِ ٥
And the mountains will be like wool, fluffed up.
فَأَمَّا مَن ثَقُلَتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ ٦
Then as for one whose scales are heavy [with good deeds],
فَهُوَ فِى عِيشَةٍۢ رَّاضِيَةٍۢ ٧
He will be in a pleasant life.
وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَفَّتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ ٨
But as for one whose scales are light,
فَأُمُّهُۥ هَاوِيَةٌۭ ٩
His refuge will be an abyss.
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا هِيَهْ ١٠
And what can make you know what that is?
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Overview of Surah Al-Qariah
Read Surah Al-Qariah online. This is chapter 101 of the Holy Quran, and its beautiful meaning is "The Calamity". Here, you can read the clear Surah Al-Qariah Arabic text. You will also find Surah Al-Qariah English translation by Saheeh International. This Makki Surah has 11 verses (Ayahs) and 1 Ruku. You can easily find it in Juz 30. Reading the Quran every day helps Muslims feel closer to Allah (SWT).
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