Surah Al-Qari’ah, meaning 'The Calamity,' is the 101st chapter of the Quran with 11 verses. This Meccan surah vividly describes the Day of Judgment, emphasizing accountability and the consequences of deeds, urging faith.
Revealed in Makkah, Surah Al-Qari’ah addressed the disbelievers’ denial of the Hereafter, using striking imagery to affirm its reality. It encouraged early Muslims to focus on accountability and righteous actions.
The tafsir of Surah Al-Qari’ah focuses on the cataclysmic events of the Day of Judgment, the weighing of deeds, and the fates of the righteous and wicked. It urges preparation through faith and good deeds.
Reciting Surah Al-Qari’ah strengthens awareness of the Hereafter and faith in divine justice. It’s believed to inspire righteousness, bring spiritual clarity, and offer divine protection.
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Surah Al-Qari’ah describes the Day of Judgment, emphasizing accountability and the consequences of deeds, urging faith and preparation.
The surah is named 'The Calamity' after the opening term, referring to the catastrophic events of the Day of Judgment.
Reciting Surah Al-Qari’ah fosters awareness of the Hereafter, strengthens faith, and brings spiritual clarity and divine protection.
Surah Al-Qari’ah was revealed in Makkah, affirming the reality of the Hereafter for early Muslims amidst disbelief.
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