Surah Al-Waqi'a (الواقعة)
“The Inevitable”
Surah Details
Verses
96
Pages
1071–1076
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
27
Page 1071 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Waqi'a
Surah Al-Waqi'a (الواقعة), meaning “The Inevitable”, is the 56th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 96 verses (ayat). It spans 6 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 1071 to page 1076, and falls within Juz 27 of the Quran.
Read this surah in English transliteration with colour-coded Tajweed rules to improve your recitation. Each colour represents a specific Tajweed rule, helping you pronounce every letter and vowel correctly according to traditional recitation methods.
Pages in Surah Al-Waqi'a
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Waqi'a?
Surah Al-Waqi'a (الواقعة) contains 96 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Waqi'a Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Waqi'a is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Al-Waqi'a” mean?
The name “Al-Waqi'a” (الواقعة) translates to “The Inevitable” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Waqi'a with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Waqi'a with proper Tajweed using the colour-coded transliteration on this site. Each colour represents a different Tajweed rule — for example, red for necessary prolongation (Madd), green for nasalisation (Ghunnah), and blue for emphatic pronunciation (Tafkheem). Start reading from page 1071.