Al-Qari'ah 101:1–3
The Striking Day
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
ٱلْقَارِعَةُ ١ مَا ٱلْقَارِعَةُ ٢ وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلْقَارِعَةُ ٣
The meaning, simply
The Striking Day is the Day of Judgement, which strikes people's hearts with its terror. What is the Striking Day? And what will tell you what it is?
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 16 October 2026.
Words to understand
- ٱلْقَارِعَةُ
- the Striking Hour
Think with me
The name «Al-Qari'ah» is repeated three times. Why do you think Allah repeats something great?