Understanding Surah Al Qariah along with its meaning, Knowing the Content of Each Verse and its Virtues

Kapanlagi.com - Surah Al Qariah and its meaning must be understood by every Muslim. This is because this 101st surah, which is included in the 30th juz, has an extraordinary meaning and significance. From its meaning and significance, Muslims can draw valuable lessons that can help them increase their faith in Allah SWT.

Generally speaking, Surah Al Qariah tells about the events of the Day of Judgment or the end of the world. By reading Surah Al Qariah and its meaning, a Muslim will become more aware and convinced that the Day of Judgment will happen someday. That is why Surah Al Qariah can awaken a Muslim to be motivated to increase their faith in Allah SWT.

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In addition to the brief explanation above, there are still many things that can be learned from studying Surah Al Qariah and its meaning. Therefore, let's directly read the discussion about Surah Al Qariah below, which has been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. Reading Surah Al Qariah along with its meaning

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As mentioned earlier, Surah Al-Qariah is the 101st surah and is classified in the 30th juz. Additionally, this surah was revealed in the city of Mecca, making it a Makkiyah surah. Surah Al-Qariah consists of 11 verses and is one of the surahs in the Quran that discusses the events of the Day of Judgment.

In Surah Al-Qariah and its meaning, it is explained what the Day of Judgment is and what the future events will look like. To understand this description, let's take a look at the reading of Surah Al-Qariah and its meaning below.

(1) Al-Qariah

Meaning:

"The Striking Hour,"

(2) Mal-Qariah

Meaning:

"What is the Striking Hour?"

(3) Wa-ma-adraaka-mal-Qariah

Meaning:

"And what will make you know what the Striking Hour is?"

(4) Yauma-ya-kunun-nasu-kal-farashil-mabthuuth

Meaning:

"On that Day, people will be like scattered moths,

(5) Wa-ta-kunul-jibalu-kal-'ihnil-manfuush

Meaning:

"And the mountains will be like wool, scattered.

(6) Fa-amma-man-thaqulat-mawaziinuhu

Meaning:

"Then as for him whose scales are heavy [with good deeds],

(7) Fahuwa-fi-'ishatir-raadiyah

Meaning:

"He will be in a pleasant life.

(8) Wa-amma-man-khaffat-mawaziinuhu

Meaning:

"But as for him whose scales are light,

(9) Fa-ummuhu-haawiyah

Meaning:

"His refuge will be an abyss.

(10) Wa-ma-adraaka-ma-hiya

Meaning:

"And what can make you know what that is?

(11) Naarun-hamiyah

Meaning:

"It is a Fire, intensely hot."

2. Content of Each Verse of Surah Al Qariah

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Overall, verses 1-11 of Surah Al Qariah along with their meanings have explained what the Day of Judgment is all about. It is not just about reading the verses and their meanings, as Muslims, we also need to understand the essence or content of each verse of Surah Al Qariah. Here is an explanation of the content of each verse of Surah Al Qariah.

1. Surah Al Qariah Ayat 1-3

In the beginning of Surah Al Qariah, precisely from verses 1-3, Allah SWT explains that the Day of Judgment will come. The question of "What is the Day of Judgment?" is Allah SWT's way of making human beings pay attention to the explanation of the Day of Judgment.

2. Surah Al Qariah Ayat 4-5

From verses 4-5, the horror of the events of the Day of Judgment is described. Every human being will be enveloped in feelings of panic, fear, and confusion. People will run aimlessly like scattered ants.

Furthermore, it is also described that mountains, as something large and heavy on earth, will fly around like scattered feathers.

3. Surah Al Qariah Ayat 6-9

Verses 6-9 explain that on the Day of Judgment, human beings will be divided into two groups. First, those who have many good deeds and those who do not have enough (few) good deeds. In addition, this part of the verse also explains the stages after the Day of Judgment. Humans will be resurrected on the day of Ba'ast, then gathered on the day of Mahsyar in the field of Mahsyar. The good deeds of humans will then be weighed on the day of Jaza'. Those who have many good deeds will go straight to heaven. Meanwhile, those who have less good deeds will be sent to Hell Hawiyah.

4. Surah Al Qariah Ayat 10-11

The final part of Surah Al Qariah explains about Hell Hawiyah. Literally, Hawiyah means descending, which is a hell with boiling fire.

In addition, it is also described that the mountain, as something big and heavy on earth, will fly like scattered feathers.

3. Surah Al Qariah Verse 6-9

Verses 6-9 explain that at the event of the Day of Judgment, mankind will be divided into two groups. First, those who have many good deeds and those who do not have enough (little) good deeds.

In addition, this part of the verse also explains the stages after the Day of Judgment. Humans will be resurrected on yaumul ba'ast, then gathered on yaumul mahsyar in the mahsyar field. The good deeds of humans will then be weighed on yaumul jaza'. Those who have many good deeds will go straight to heaven. Meanwhile, those who have fewer good deeds will be sent to the Hawiyah Hell.

4. Surah Al Qariah Verse 10-11

The end of Surah Al Qariah explains about the Hawiyah Hell. Literally, hawiyah means descending, which is a hell with blazing flames.

3. Virtues of Surah Al Qariah

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In addition to reading Surah Al Qariah along with its meaning and knowing the content of each verse, Muslims also need to know the virtues of this surah. This is because, like other surahs in the Quran, Al Qariah also has extraordinary virtues for Muslims who read and practice it. Here are some of the virtues of Surah Al Qariah.

- Protected from the temptation of Dajjal and the smell of hellfire

- His good deeds will be made easier in the balance and can be used as a prayer or means for those who are less fortunate

- Muslims who diligently read Surah Al Qariah will become one of the happy people because the weight of their good deeds is increased.

Those are some explanations about reading Surah Al Qariah along with its meaning that Muslims need to understand. Hopefully, it can be useful, increase knowledge and faith as a Muslim. Amen.

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