《瓦基尔》章,即《必然发生的事》,是这一麦加章的名称,用以说明其主题。该章讨论的主要问题是复活。本章特别驳斥那些怀疑复活、否认《古兰经》并以物配主的人的论点。他们常常疑惑:“难道我们死了,变成了尘土和枯骨,还会被再次复活吗?我们的祖先也会吗?”(第47-48节)因此,本章开篇便描述复活,并以“瓦基尔”(al-wāqi'ah,即“必然发生的事”)为名,使其必然发生的事实毫无疑义:“当那必然发生的事发生的时候,将没有人否认它的发生。”(第1-2节)本章突出了那一天区别于其他一切日子的种种事件:人们的地位彻底改变,大地的面貌也随之改变。这些可怕的事件将造就一个不同的大地和全新的价值标准:“使一些人卑贱,使一些人高贵。”当大地被猛烈震动,山岭崩塌,化为飞扬的细尘,你们将被分为三类。(第3-7节)

Al-Waqi ‘ah, The Inevitable Event, is the name given to this Makkan surah explaining its subject matter. The main issue discussed is resurrection. The surah specifically refutes the argument of those who doubt it, denying the Quran and associating partners with God. They always wonder: “ What! When we have died and become mere dust and bones, are we to be raised up again? And our forefathers, too?19 (Verses 47-48) Therefore, the surah begins by describing resurrection, giving it a name, al-wdqi'ah, that makes its happening absolutely clear, leaving no room for doubt: “ When that which is certain to happen will have come to pass no one will then deny its having come to pass?1 (verses 1-2) It highlights the events that distinguish that day from all others: peoples positions are totally changed, as is the earths appearance. These fearful events produce a different earth and entirely new values: “abasing [some], exalting [others]. When the earth is violently shaken and the mountains crumble away and scatter abroad into fine dust, you shall be divided into three classes?1 (Verses 3-7)