Sura al-Waqia
56
Introduction of Surah
al-Waqi‘a is the 56th sura of the Qur’an, which means ‘The Inevitable Event’ and takes its name from the 1st verse of the sura. The chapter belongs to the Meccan period and comprises 96 verses, 378 words, 1,703 letters, and 3 segments. It is the 46th sura in chronological order, revealed after Sura Ta-Ha. The sura contains descriptions of the delights of Paradise which await the just and the righteous, and the pains of Hell for the misguided and wrongdoers. God Almighty’s creative powers and blessings should be seen as His signs, so the people should believe in His Might and the Day of Resurrection, glorifying His Praise. This sura also divides the people into three categories: the foremost are those who are blessed with Allah Al-mighty’s proximity and nearness, the second category is described as the People of the Right Hand for whom Paradise awaits, and the third category comprises the People of the Left Hand for whom the Hellfire awaits. The sura contrasts the blessings of Paradise created for the first two categories of the believers, including jewelled thrones, serving eternal youths, pure wine, flowing streams, fruits and desired meats, beautiful maidens likened to immaculate pearls, a peaceful and relaxing environment and courteous and pleasant speech. It also details the punishments of Hell prepared for the People of the Left Hand, including scorching heat, black smoke, boiling water to drink and the bitter thorny bushes of al-Zaqqum to eat. In the end, the sura, referring to the Glorious Qur’an, invites people to reflect and decide which of the three categories they would like to be in.
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the All-Merciful
ﮍﮎﮏﮐ
56:1. When the Inevitable Event takes place,
إذا وقعت الواقعة
(al-Waqia, 56 : 1)
ﮑﮒﮓﮔ
56:2. none shall deny its occurrence.
ليس لوقعتها كاذبة
(al-Waqia, 56 : 2)
ﮘﮙﮚﮛﮜ
56:4. When the earth is shaken violently,
إذا رجت الأرض رجا
(al-Waqia, 56 : 4)
ﮝﮞﮟﮠ
56:5. and the mountains are crushed to pieces,
وبست الجبال بسا
(al-Waqia, 56 : 5)
ﮥﮦﮧﮨ
56:7. you will be (divided) into three groups:
وكنتم أزواجا ثلاثة
(al-Waqia, 56 : 7)
ﯙﯚﯛ
56:11. Those are the ones brought near (to Allah),
أولئك المقربون
(al-Waqia, 56 : 11)
ﯜﯝﯞﯟ
56:12. (who will reside) in the Gardens of Bliss.
في جنات النعيم
(al-Waqia, 56 : 12)
ﯤﯥﯦﯧ
56:14. and a few from the later generations.
وقليل من الآخرين
(al-Waqia, 56 : 14)
ﭦﭧﭨﭩﭪ
56:21. and the meat of any bird they desire.
ولحم طير مما يشتهون
(al-Waqia, 56 : 21)
ﭮﭯﭰﭱ
56:23. like pearls hidden in covers,
كأمثال اللؤلؤ المكنون
(al-Waqia, 56 : 23)
ﮉﮊﮋﮌ
56:28. (They will be) among thornless lote trees,
في سدر مخضود
(al-Waqia, 56 : 28)
ﮍﮎﮏ
56:29. and banana trees clustered with fruits,
وطلح منضود
(al-Waqia, 56 : 29)
ﮐﮑﮒ
56:30. and widely extended shades,
وظل ممدود
(al-Waqia, 56 : 30)
ﮓﮔﮕ
56:31. and ever-flowing waters,
وماء مسكوب
(al-Waqia, 56 : 31)
ﮖﮗﮘ
56:32. and abundant fruits,
وفاكهة كثيرة
(al-Waqia, 56 : 32)
ﮙﮚﮛﮜﮝ
56:33. never out of season nor forbidden.
لا مقطوعة ولا ممنوعة
(al-Waqia, 56 : 33)
ﮥﮦﮧ
56:36. and We made them virgins,
فجعلناهن أبكارا
(al-Waqia, 56 : 36)
ﮨﮩﮪ
56:37. loving, of matching age,
عربا أترابا
(al-Waqia, 56 : 37)
ﮫﮬﮭ
56:38. for the People of the Right Hand.
لأصحاب اليمين
(al-Waqia, 56 : 38)
ﯡﯢﯣﯤ
56:43. and the shadow of dense black smoke.
وظل من يحموم
(al-Waqia, 56 : 43)
ﯥﯦﯧﯨﯩ
56:44. (It is) neither cool nor refreshing.
لا بارد ولا كريم
(al-Waqia, 56 : 44)
ﭡﭢﭣﭤﭥ
56:54. and drink boiling water over it,
فشاربون عليه من الحميم
(al-Waqia, 56 : 54)
ﭦﭧﭨﭩ
56:55. drinking (it) like thirsty camels.’
فشاربون شرب الهيم
(al-Waqia, 56 : 55)
ﮗﮘﮙﮚ
56:63. Have you considered what you sow?
أفرأيتم ما تحرثون
(al-Waqia, 56 : 63)
ﯻﯼﯽﯾﯿﰀ
56:75. So I swear by the positions of the stars.*
* It also means: ‘I swear by the places where different portions of the Qur’an are descending.’ This translation is based on the exposition given by ‘Abd Allah b. ‘Abbas, ‘Ikrima, Mujahid, ‘Abd Allah b. Jubayr, al-Suddi, al-Farra’, al-Zujaj and others. The context also denotes the same meaning. In the preceding sura, Sura al-Najm, the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) was given the title: ‘al-Najm’ (the Star), and in this verse, different Qur’anic chapters (suras) are mentioned as ‘al-nujum’ (stars). See: Tafsir al-Tabari, Ibn Abi Hatim, al-Baghawi, Ibn Kathir, al-Baydawi, al-Lubab, Abu Sa‘ud, al-Khazin, al-Durr al-Manthur, Ruh al-Ma‘ani, al-Bahr al-Muhit, al-Jumal, Zad al-Masir, Fath al-Qadir, al-Mazhari and Majma‘ al-Bayan.
فلا أقسم بمواقع النجوم
(al-Waqia, 56 : 75)
ﭑﭒﭓﭔ
56:77. It is indeed a Noble Qur’an.
إنه لقرآن كريم
(al-Waqia, 56 : 77)
ﮬﮭﮮ
