Meaning of Surah Al Waqiah, Its Significance and Virtues You Need to Know

Kapanlagi.com - As Muslims, you may have often heard the recommendation to regularly read Surah Al Waqiah. This is because it is believed to bring blessings and sustenance. Not only reading it, it would be better if you also know the meaning of Surah Al Waqiah and its significance.

Other than being believed to bring sustenance, there are other benefits that you can get, such as peace of mind and Allah's pleasure. In addition to obtaining these benefits, by knowing the meaning of Surah Al Waqiah, you will learn a lot about the Day of Judgment.

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However, if you do not know the meaning of Surah Al Waqiah, do not worry. Here is information about Surah Al Waqiah along with its meaning and significance that are important to know.

1. Meaning of Surah Al Waqiah

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Actually, Surah Al Waqiah consists of 96 verses. However, here are 20 verses from the surah. So, to know its contents, you need to read the meaning of Surah Al Waqiah below.

1. When the inevitable event occurs,

2. There is no denying its occurrence,

3. Bringing low some and exalting others,

4. When the earth is shaken with a violent shaking,

5. And the mountains are crushed, becoming scattered dust,

6. And you become three categories,

7. So those on the right - how fortunate are those on the right!

8. And those on the left - how unfortunate are those on the left!

9. And the forerunners, the forerunners -

10. Those are the ones brought near [to Allah] in the Gardens of Pleasure,

11. A [large] company of the former peoples
12. And a few of the later peoples,

13. On thrones woven [with ornament],

14. Reclining on them, facing each other.

15. There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

16. With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring -

17. No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated -

18. And fruit of what they select
19. And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire.

2. The Content of Surah Al Waqiah

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The meaning of Surah Al Waqiah is the Day of Judgment, which is mentioned at the beginning of the surah. This surah, consisting of 96 verses, was revealed to Prophet Muhammad SAW before the revelation of Surah Asy-Syu'ara and after Surah Taha.

As Muslims, it is important for you to know the meaning and content of Surah Al Waqiah. As mentioned at the beginning of the surah, the main theme of Al Waqiah is the Day of Judgment. This surah explains the inevitability of the Day of Judgment, such as the fact that the Day of Judgment will truly happen to the world, the condition of humans on the Day of Judgment, and the state of the people of paradise and hell.

In addition, there is also a discussion about the rewards for those who are grateful and ungrateful. Through this surah, you can learn that the Day of Judgment will indeed happen as a reward for believers and disbelievers.

3. The Virtues of Reading Surah Al Waqiah

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Not only do you need to know the meaning of Surah Al Waqiah, but you also need to know the virtues of reading it. Therefore, if you are interested in knowing, please read the following explanation.

1. One of the most frequently read surahs by Prophet Muhammad SAW

The Prophet SAW mentioned the virtues of Surah Al Waqiah in a hadith narrated from Ibn Abbas RA:

"Abu Bakr ash-Shiddiq RA said to the Prophet SAW, "O Messenger of Allah, you have changed.' He said, 'I have turned gray because of the Surahs Hud, Al-Waqiah, Al-Mursalat, An-Naba, and At-Takwir." (HR. At-Tirmidzi no. 3297, authenticated by Sheikh Al-Albani, Al-Hakim and Adz-Dzahabi).

The meaning of the above hadith can be understood that Surah Al Waqiah is one of the most frequently read surahs by Prophet Muhammad SAW.

2. Given intercession on the Day of Judgment

The next virtue of reading Surah Al Waqiah is given intercession on the Day of Judgment. Based on a narration from Imam Muslim, the Prophet said:

Imam Ja'far Ash-Shadiq (sa) said: "Whoever longs for paradise and its attributes, then read Surah Al Waqiah; and whoever wants to see the attributes of hell, then read Surah As-Sajadah." (Tsawabul A'mal, p. 117).

3. Makes a person kept away from poverty

There is also another narration that mentions that reading Surah Al Waqiah every night will keep a person away from poverty. To make it clearer, you can listen to the saying of the Prophet Muhammad SAW:

"Whoever reads Surah Al Waqiah every night will never be touched by poverty forever." (HR. Imam Baihaqi)

You need to know that the above hadith is weakened by some scholars. Nevertheless, isn't it worth it for you to read Surah Al Waqiah to gain the pleasure of Allah SWT?

KLovers, those are the explanations about the meaning of Surah Al Waqiah along with the meanings and virtues that need to be known by Muslims.

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