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56. Al-Waqi'ah - The Event
| 1 | When the forthcoming event does occur. |
| 2 | Then none will be able to deny its occurrence. |
| 3 | The event will be abasing some, and exalting some. |
| 4 | When the earth will tremble, shivering. |
| 5 | And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits. |
| 6 | So they will become like fine dust, scattered in a shaft of light. |
| 7 | And you will become divided into three categories. |
| 8 | So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! |
| 9 | And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left! |
| 10 | And those who surpassed have indeed excelled. |
| 11 | It is they who are the close ones. |
| 12 | They are in Gardens of peace. |
| 13 | A large group from the earlier generations. |
| 14 | And a few from the latter. |
| 15 | On studded thrones. |
| 16 | Reclining on them, facing each other. |
| 17 | Surrounded by immortal boys. |
| 18 | Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. |
| 19 | Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses. |
| 20 | And fruits that they may like. |
| 21 | And meat of birds that they may wish. |
| 22 | And gorgeous eyed fair maidens. |
| 23 | Like pearls safely hidden. |
| 24 | The reward for what they did. |
| 25 | They will not hear any useless speech in it, or any sin. |
| 26 | Except the saying, “Peace, peace.” |
| 27 | And those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! |
| 28 | Among thorn-less lote-trees. |
| 29 | And clusters of banana plants. |
| 30 | And in everlasting shade. |
| 31 | And in perpetually flowing water. |
| 32 | And plenty of fruits. |
| 33 | That will neither finish, nor ever be stopped. |
| 34 | And raised couches. |
| 35 | We have indeed developed these women with an excellent development. |
| 36 | So made them as maidens. |
| 37 | The beloved of their husbands, of one age. |
| 38 | For those on the right. |
| 39 | A large group from the earlier generations. |
| 40 | And a large group from the latter. |
| 41 | And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left! |
| 42 | In scorching wind and boiling hot water. |
| 43 | And in the shadow of a burning smoke. |
| 44 | Which is neither cool nor is for respect. |
| 45 | Indeed they were among favours before this. |
| 46 | And were stubborn upon the great sin (of disbelief). |
| 47 | And they used to say, “When we are dead and have turned into dust and bones, will we surely be raised again?” |
| 48 | “And also our forefathers?” |
| 49 | Proclaim, “Without doubt all – the former and the latter.” |
| 50 | “They will all be gathered together – on the appointed time of the known day.” |
| 51 | Then indeed you, the astray, the deniers – |
| 52 | You will indeed eat from the Zaqqum tree. |
| 53 | Then will fill your bellies with it. |
| 54 | And upon it, you will drink the hot boiling water. |
| 55 | Drinking the way thirsty camels drink. |
| 56 | This is their reception on the Day of Justice. |
| 57 | It is We Who created you, so why do you not accept the truth? |
| 58 | So what is your opinion regarding the semen you discharge? |
| 59 | Do you make a human out of it, or is it We Who create? |
| 60 | It is We Who have ordained death among you, and We have not been beaten – |
| 61 | In the matter of exchanging you for others, and to transform you into what you do not know. |
| 62 | And you have indeed learnt about the first creation, so why do you not ponder? |
| 63 | So what is your opinion regarding what you sow? |
| 64 | Is it you who cultivate it, or is it We Who develop it? |
| 65 | If We will We can make it like dry trampled hay, so you would keep crying out. |
| 66 | That, “We have indeed been penalised!” |
| 67 | “In fact, we were unfortunate!” |
| 68 | So what is your opinion regarding the water that you drink? |
| 69 | Is it you who caused it to descend from the cloud, or is it We Who cause it to descend? |
| 70 | If We will We can make it bitter, so why do you not give thanks? |
| 71 | So what is your opinion regarding the fire which you kindle? |
| 72 | Is it you who grew its tree, or is it We Who create? |
| 73 | We have made it as a reminder of hell and as a utility for travellers in the jungle. |
| 74 | Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) proclaim the Purity of the name of your Lord, the Greatest. |
| 75 | So I swear by the setting places of the stars. |
| 76 | And that is indeed a tremendous oath, if you understand. |
| 77 | This is indeed the noble Qur’an. |
| 78 | Kept in a secure Book. |
| 79 | None may touch it, except with ablution. |
| 80 | Sent down by the Lord Of The Creation. |
| 81 | So is this the matter regarding which you laze? |
| 82 | And you make its denial your share? |
| 83 | So why was it not, when the soul reaches up to the throat, – |
| 84 | Whereas you watch at that moment! |
| 85 | And We are nearer to him than you are, but you cannot see. |
| 86 | So why is it not, that if you are not to be repaid, – |
| 87 | That you bring it back, if you are truthful? |
| 88 | Then if the dying one is of those having proximity, – |
| 89 | Then is relief, and flowers – and Gardens of peace. |
| 90 | And if he is of those on the right, – |
| 91 | Then upon you is the greetings of peace (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), from those on the right. |
| 92 | And if he is from the deniers, the astray, – |
| 93 | Then his reception is the hot boiling water. |
| 94 | And a hurling into the blazing fire. |
| 95 | This is indeed an utmost certainty. |
| 96 | Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) proclaim the Purity of the name of your Lord, the Greatest. |