Surah Waqiah PDF: Free Download to Read and Recite
All 96 ayat of Surah al-Waqi'ah in large, clear Arabic, ready to print and recite from.
Updated 25 October 2026
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About 10 minutes to recitetime it takesSurah al-Waqi'ah is the 56th surah of the Qur'an. It was revealed in Makkah, has 96 ayat, and is found in Juz 27. Its name means "The Inevitable Event", the Day of Judgement that will surely come, and it describes the three groups people will be divided into on that Day.
Abu Bakr once said to the Prophet ﷺ: "O Messenger of Allah, you have become grey." He replied that Hud, al-Waqi'ah and other surahs had made him grey. (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3297)
This printable gives you the whole surah in large, clear Arabic on neat ruled lines, with every ayah numbered, so it is easy to follow whether you recite it daily or read it with your family.
How to use it well
- 1The complete surah
All 96 ayat, from the first ayah to the last.
- 2Every ayah numbered
Each ayah ends with its number, so you can keep your place.
- 3Large, clear text
Set large on ruled lines, easy to recite from on screen or on paper.
- 4Verified text
Copied from a verified digital Qur'an text, never retyped by hand.
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How to use it
Print it on A4 or US Letter paper and keep it with your mushaf, or read it online on your phone.
Treat the printed pages with the same respect as a mushaf: keep them clean, store them in a high place, and recite with wudu where you can.
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Frequently asked questions
Which juz is Surah al-Waqi'ah in?
Surah al-Waqi'ah is in Juz 27 of the Qur'an. It is surah 56 of 114, with 96 ayat.
What page of the Qur'an is Surah al-Waqi'ah on?
In the standard 604-page mushaf, Surah al-Waqi'ah begins on page 534. Page numbers can differ in other printings of the Qur'an.
How many ayat are in Surah al-Waqi'ah?
Surah al-Waqi'ah has 96 ayat. It is the 56th surah of the Qur'an and is found in Juz 27.
What is Surah al-Waqi'ah about?
It describes the Day of Judgement and the three groups people will be in: those foremost in faith, the people of the right, and the people of the left.
Can I read it on my phone?
Yes. Tap "Read online" to open it page by page on your phone, or download the PDF to keep it.
Is the Arabic text checked?
Yes. The text is copied from a verified digital Qur'an text, so it is never retyped by hand.
Is the PDF free?
Yes. It is free to download, needs no sign-up, and comes in A4 and US Letter sizes.
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