English - Chapter 56 - Al-Waqiah

When the Inevitable Event (i.e., the Day of Resurrection) has befallen

(It is) one that causes to go low (and it is) one that exalts (some others to a higher rank than the one they experienced in the worldly life)

When the earth stands shaken in a terrible tremor

And the mountains stand powdered to dust

So (the firm and fixed mountains) became dust and debris made to float and fly

And (O mankind!) you have become three (separate) groups

So the occupiers of the Desirable Site: what (is meant by) ‘the occupiers of the Desirable Site

And the occupiers of the undesirable site: what (is meant by) ‘the occupiers of the undesirable site

And the Foremost (are on the) Foremost (Site)

Those people (are) the ones made closest (to Allah)—

in the Gardens of Delight

a major portion from the initial ones

and a small portion from the later ones. [This refers to each and every period of human history when Al-Kitab has been directly propagated and preached to a society or nation]

(These successful people will be seated) on seats woven with gold and precious stones—

(as) those who recline thereon (and as) those who sit in front of one another

Youthful lads, granted perpetual freshness shall move all around them—

alongwith cups and jugs, and a glass (full) of a freely flowing (drink)

whereof they are not given aching of the head; and nor they go into intoxication

And fruits out of that which they shall desire

And the flesh of bird out of that which they crave for

And Hurun Eeinun

like the shapes of the pearls, well preserved

as a reward for what they used to do

They shall not listen therein (any) Laghw (vain talk), nor anything sinful

except (the) utterance: Salam! , Salam

And the Rightists: what (is meant by) the Rightists

Under the thornless Lote-tree

and clustered banana

and extended shade

and water-fall

and fruit in abundance —

neither interrupted in supply (due to season), and nor prohibited (due to any side-effects on any one)

and carpets hanging (as decoration)

Verily We, We have created them (see Verse Nos. 22, 23) of special creation

so We made them chaste and youthful

polite, of identical age and nature —

for the Rightists

a major portion from the initial ones

and a major portion of the later ones

And the leftists: What (is meant by) the leftists

(The leftists shall suffer) in dry hot wind and boiling (water)

and shadow of black smoke

neither cool and nor palatable

Verily, they used to be before (this stage) — those who indulge in luxury

And they used to insist on extreme sin

And they used to say: “Whether, when we have died and we changed into dust and bones shall surely we be indeed those who stand resurrected

What? And our forefathers (too)?”

Say: “Surely, the earlier ones as well as the later ones —

indeed would be those who are assembled for an appointed time of (the) Well-known Day

Then surely, you people, O you erring and straying ones, the deniers and rejectors

would be surely those who are about to eat out of the tree of Zaqqum

then are about to fill up (their) bellies therewith

then are about to drink on top of it from boiling water

then are about to drink in the style of the drinhead of state act of a thirsty (camel)

This (is the) reception unto them on (the) Day of Judgment

We have created you, so why don't you verify (all these facts by studying and accepting Allah’s Al-Kitab)

Have you then (ever) pondered over what semen you emit

Do you, you create it, or We are the Creators

We, We have assessed the time of death amongst you, and We are not those who could be prevented

from that We may replace (someothers) similar to you; and We may make you grow into (a new creation) which you do not comprehend

And surely, indeed you have become acquainted with the initial creative-process; so why don’t you pay heed to the Message

Have you then pondered what you sow

Do you, you make it grow, or are We the Growers

If We desire, surely We made it a decomposed piece; then you were — you regret and lament (thus)

“Verily, we (are) indeed those burdened in debts

Nay! We are deprived ones!”

Have you then (ever) pondered over the water which you people drink

Have you, you, made it descend from the laden cloud, or We are those Who bring it down (as rains)

If We desire, We could make it salty; then why don’t you pay thanks (for the Bounties of Allah)

Have you then pondered about the fire which you kindle

Have you, you grew its tree, or We are the Growers

We, We have made it a reminder (of Our Handiwork), and an article of comfort and convenience for the denizens of deserts

So make Glorifications with the Name of your Supreme Nourisher-Sustainer

So no (blind Faith)! I bring to evidence the shooting of the stars

And surely this indeed is a mighty oath if you know

Surely this indeed is Quranul Karim (‘An Honourable Reading or Recital’)

in the form of a Book, well guarded

Shall not approach it (for direct understanding) except Al-Muttahharun (those who have been cleansed of non-Divine human-influences in the matters of Religion)

(It is) a Descent from (the) Nourisher-Sustainer of the worlds

Would then, with this Al-Hadees you are those who feel reluctance

And you have made it your livelihood that you declare (this Book) as false. [You deny or damage the Unique status and position of Allah’s Scripture]

Then why don’t (you intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) has reached the throat

and you are at that moment loohead of state on as a helpless person

and We are nearer to this (dying person) than you (are) — but you see not

Then why don’t you — if you are other than those whose abilities have been made limited (by Allah)—

bring back that (soul which is leaving the body) — if you are those who speak the truth

So if it is, if he became of those who have been sanctioned nearness (to Allah)

(then for such a one is) rest and fragrance and a Garden of Bliss

So if it is, if he became of the Rightists

then (a greeting of) Salam unto you from the Rightists

And if it is, if he became of the deniers and the straying ones

then a 'reception' with boiling (water)

and becoming a part of’ Hell-Fire

Verily, this (Scripture of Allah) surely it (is) Haqq-ul-Yaqin (‘Truth with Certainty’)

So make Glorifications with the Name of your Supreme Nourisher-Sustainer