Surah Waqiah read online. The Holy Quran’s 56th chapter contains the surah Waqiah. The revelation of Surah al Waqiah took place in Mecca (see Meccan Surahs), specifically 7 (seven) years before to the Hegira in (622), when Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina. There are 96 verses in all in this surah al waqiah. It mostly explores the Islamic view of the hereafter and the various destinies that people will undoubtedly experience there.