Surah Al-Waqi'ah (الْوَاقِعَة) — The Inevitable Event
96 Verses · Juz 27 · Meccan · Surah #56
About Surah Al-Waqi'ah
Surah Al-Waqiah is the 56th chapter of the Quran with 96 verses. "Al-Waqiah" means "The Inevitable Event" — the Day of Resurrection. The surah divides humanity into three groups on the Day of Judgement: the Forerunners (As-Sabiqun), the Companions of the Right, and the Companions of the Left. The Prophet ﷺ linked its daily recitation to protection from poverty.
Virtues & Hadith
"Whoever recites Surah Al-Waqiah every night, poverty will never touch him."
— Ibn Asakir, Bayhaqi
"Surah Al-Waqiah is the Surah of Wealth — teach it to your wives."
WHEN THAT which must come to pass [at last] comes to pass,
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لَیۡسَ لِوَقۡعَتِهَا كَاذِبَةٌ
there will be nought that could give the lie to its having come to pass,
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خَافِضَةࣱ رَّافِعَةٌ
abasing [some], exalting [others]!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Surah Al-Waqiah really protect from poverty?
The Prophet ﷺ is reported to have said that whoever recites Surah Al-Waqiah every night will never be afflicted by poverty. Consistent recitation with tawakkul in Allah is a blessed practice.
When should Surah Waqiah be read?
Surah Al-Waqiah is most commonly read every night, especially after Isha prayer.
What is Surah Al-Waqiah about?
Surah Al-Waqiah describes the Day of Resurrection and divides humanity into three groups: the Forerunners (closest to Allah), the Companions of the Right (believers), and the Companions of the Left (disbelievers).
How many verses does Surah Waqiah have?
Surah Al-Waqiah has 96 verses and is the 56th chapter of the Quran in Juz 27.