Surah Al-Waaqia (56) — Ayah 1
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
Many people recite Surah Al-Waqi'ah daily because of the hadith narrated from Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ مَنْ قَرَأَ سُوْرَةَ الْوَاقِعَةِ كُلَّ لَيْلَةٍ لَمْ تُصِبْهُ فَاقَةٌ أَبَدًا ] "Whoever recites Surah Al-Waqi'ah every night will never suffer from poverty." However, no such hadith is proven from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Shaykh Nasiruddin Al-Albani (may Allah have mercy on him) has explained the weakness of all such narrations in "Silsilat al-Ahadith al-Da'ifah wal-Mawdu'ah (No: 289 to 291)."
(Ayah 1) { اِذَا وَقَعَتِ الْوَاقِعَةُ: ’’ الْوَاقِعَةُ ‘‘} is one of the names of the Day of Judgment, just as {’’ الطَّاۤمَّةُ ، الْاٰزِفَةِ ، الصَّاخَّةُ ‘‘} and {’’ الْقَارِعَةُ ‘‘} are its names. In these, the "taa" is for emphasis. Its name {’’ الْوَاقِعَةُ ‘‘} is due to its certainty, because it will definitely occur in every circumstance. That is, when the Day of Judgment is established, as in Surah Al-Haqqah: « فَاِذَا نُفِخَ فِي الصُّوْرِ نَفْخَةٌ وَّاحِدَةٌ (13) وَّ حُمِلَتِ الْاَرْضُ وَ الْجِبَالُ فَدُكَّتَا دَكَّةً وَّاحِدَةً (14) فَيَوْمَىِٕذٍ وَّقَعَتِ الْوَاقِعَةُ » [ الحاقۃ : ۱۳ تا ۱۵ ] "So when the Trumpet is blown, a single blast. And the earth and the mountains are lifted up and crushed with a single blow. Then, on that Day, the Event will occur."
Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf
Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
