Surah Al-Waqi‘ah – The Inevitable

Classification: Makki | Verses: 96

Surah Al-Waqi‘ah, revealed in Makkah, is a powerful chapter focusing on the certainty of the Day of Judgment, known as “the Inevitable.” It vividly describes the great upheaval of the Last Day when humanity will be divided into three groups: the foremost in faith, the people of the right hand, and the people of the left hand. The surah details the unimaginable rewards of Paradise for the righteous, including eternal youth, gardens, rivers, fruits, and noble companions. In contrast, it warns of the torment awaiting the deniers, with scorching fire, boiling water, and darkness. The chapter also emphasizes Allah’s power in creation—such as life, death, crops, fire, and water—reminding humans of their dependence on Him. It closes by affirming the truth of the Quran and the inevitability of accountability, urging reflection and preparation for the Hereafter.

• Describes the certainty of the Day of Judgment, called “the Inevitable.”
• Divides humanity into three groups: the foremost, the people of the right, and the people of the left.
• Presents the eternal bliss of Paradise with vivid imagery of gardens, fruits, and companions.
• Warns of the severe punishment awaiting the disbelievers: fire, boiling water, and torment.
• Emphasizes Allah’s creative power in life, death, agriculture, and natural elements.
• Affirms the truth and divine origin of the Quran.
• Concludes by urging humans to acknowledge accountability and prepare for the Hereafter.