Surah Al-Waqiah

The Inevitable

(Makki)

KEY TOPICS

This surah begins with declaring certainty of day of judgement. Categorizes people in hereafter into three groups. Describes bounties prepared for السابقون  and اصحاب اليمين along with punishment waiting for اصحاب الشمال. Reminds of the blessings and power of Allah (swt) evident in daily lives. Establishes sanctity of Quran only to be touched in purified state.