Surah Al Waqia by Shuraim & Sudais with Urdu Translation

Recitation Surah Al-Waqi‘ah 56 with Urdu Translation

• In Para / Juzz Number: 27
• Number of verses: 96
• Revealed in: Makkah — Makki
• Reciters: Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais and Shaykh Saud Al-Shuraim
• Urdu Translation: Qari Fateh Muhammad Jalhendri

The Central Theme and Topic of the Surah

Surah Al-Waqi‘ah describes the inevitable event of resurrection and the divisions that will become apparent when it occurs. The earth will shake, mountains will crumble, and familiar worldly distinctions will give way to the true standing of human beings before Allah.

People are presented in three groups: those brought near to Allah, the people of the right, and the people of the left. The first two receive different degrees of honour, peace, and delight, while the last group faces the consequences of denial and wrongdoing. These descriptions encourage listeners to consider what kind of life leads towards each destination.

The surah then uses ordinary experiences to establish Allah’s power. Human reproduction, cultivated crops, drinking water, and fire all depend on causes people do not ultimately control. If humanity cannot independently create or sustain these familiar blessings, it has no sound basis for denying the Creator’s ability to restore life.

The Quran is honoured as revelation from the Lord of all worlds, and listeners are challenged about their response to it. The final scene brings attention to a dying person, surrounded by others who cannot return the departing soul. This moment exposes the limits of human power and introduces the different outcomes awaiting people after death. The central message is that resurrection is certain and worldly life is the place to prepare for it. Gratitude, sincere belief, and righteous action carry lasting weight when wealth, rank, and human assistance can no longer help.

Source: Ma’ariful Qur’an — 56:1; 56:7; 56:57; 56:75; 56:83.

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