About Surah Al-Qariah
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Qariah is القارعة. Al-Qari’ah means “The Striking Calamity”, a name for the Day of Resurrection. It is both the surah’s name and its subject. It was revealed in Makkah, so it is counted among the Makki surahs. There is no disagreement that it is Makki, and it is among the earliest surahs revealed there. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 30 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-’Adiyat and before Surah At-Takathur.
Main Themes of Surah Al-Qariah
The surah is devoted to the Day of Resurrection and the weighing of deeds.
- An opening that alerts the listener: what is the striking calamity?
- People will be like scattered moths, and the mountains like fluffed wool.
- Those whose good deeds weigh heavy will enjoy a pleasing life.
- Those whose good deeds are light will have a pit of blazing fire as their destination.
- Its vivid images prepare listeners to take the news of that Day seriously before it arrives.
Learn Surah Al-Qariah with Tajweed
Reading Surah Al-Qariah correctly takes patient guidance. At Smart Quran Academy, qualified teachers help students of all ages recite it with proper Tajweed and memorize it step by step in our online Quran memorization classes. Each lesson focuses on correct pronunciation, the rules of Tajweed and steady revision, at a pace that suits the student. You are welcome to book a free trial class to get started.
