Surah Waqiah Surah Al-Waqiah is the fifty-sixth chapter (surah) of the Quran, with 96 verses. It is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) before he migrated to Medina . The surah is named after the Arabic word "waqiah," which means "the Inevitable Event," or "the Event that Must Occur." The surah begins with a description of the Day of Judgment, emphasizing its inevitability and the fact that no one can escape it. It goes on to describe the three groups of people who will be judged on that day: the foremost (the believers who were closest to Allah), the companions of the right (the righteous who will enter paradise), and the companions of the left (the wicked who will enter hellfire). The surah then moves on to describe the blessings of paradise, including the abundance of fruits, shade, and water. It also describes the punishment of hellfire, which is a place of intense heat and suffering. One...