Surah Al-Waqiah
“The Inevitable”
Surah Al-Waqiah is chapter 56 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-Waqiah 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-Waqiah
The Inevitable

إِذَا وَقَعَتِ ٱلْوَاقِعَةُ ١
When the Occurrence occurs,
لَيْسَ لِوَقْعَتِهَا كَاذِبَةٌ ٢
There is, at its occurrence, no denial.
خَافِضَةٌۭ رَّافِعَةٌ ٣
It will bring down [some] and raise up [others].
إِذَا رُجَّتِ ٱلْأَرْضُ رَجًّۭا ٤
When the earth is shaken with convulsion
وَبُسَّتِ ٱلْجِبَالُ بَسًّۭا ٥
And the mountains are broken down, crumbling
فَكَانَتْ هَبَآءًۭ مُّنۢبَثًّۭا ٦
And become dust dispersing.
وَكُنتُمْ أَزْوَٰجًۭا ثَلَـٰثَةًۭ ٧
And you become [of] three kinds:
فَأَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْمَيْمَنَةِ مَآ أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْمَيْمَنَةِ ٨
Then the companions of the right - what are the companions of the right?
وَأَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْمَشْـَٔمَةِ مَآ أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْمَشْـَٔمَةِ ٩
And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left?
وَٱلسَّـٰبِقُونَ ٱلسَّـٰبِقُونَ ١٠
And the forerunners, the forerunners -
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Read Surah Al-Waqiah online. This is chapter 56 of the Holy Quran, and its beautiful meaning is "The Inevitable". Here, you can read the clear Surah Al-Waqiah Arabic text. You will also find Surah Al-Waqiah English translation by Saheeh International. This Makki Surah has 96 verses (Ayahs) and 3 Ruku. You can easily find it in Juz 27. Reading the Quran every day helps Muslims feel closer to Allah (SWT).
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