Name
The Surah takes its name from the word al-waqi`ah of the very first verse.
Period of Revelation
According to the chronological order that Hadrat Abdullah bin Abbas has given of the Surahs, first Surah Ta Ha was sent down, then Al-Waqi'ah and then Ash-Shu`ara'(Suyuti: Al-Itqan). The same sequence has been reported from Ikrimah (Baihaqi: Dala'il an Nubuw ... Show More
Dec 2016
Surah 002 - AL-BAQARAH (THE COW) - سورة البقرة
Name
Why the name Al-Baqarah?
Al-Baqarah (the Cow) has been so named from the story of the Cow occurring in this Surah (vv. 67-73). It has not, however, been used as a title to indicate the subject of the Surah. It will, therefore, be as wrong to translate the name Al-Baqarah ... Show More
1h 48m
Dec 2018
LTQ - Surah al-Waqiyah - Introduction to the Chapter
In this episode, we introduce Surah al-Waqiyah, Chapter 56 of the Noble Quran. This chapter, that of the 'Great Event' or the 'Inevitable Event' focuses on the end of this world and all of creation, heralding in the Day of Judgement in which humanity will be categorized into one ... Show More
5m 17s
Jan 2021
56. Surah al-Waqi'ah | سورة الواقعة
The 56th chapter of Quran was revealed in Mecca and has 96 verses. Its name, The Coming Event is taken from the opening verse and is also the central theme of the chapter. The event about which there is no doubt, the Day of Judgment, when the people will be divided into three dis ... Show More
11m 46s