English - Chapter 56 - Al-Waqiah

When the Inevitable Event comes to pass

There is no denying that it will come

Abasing some, exalting others

When the earth shall be shaken to its foundations

And the mountains shall be crumbled

So that they shall be as scattered dust

And you shall be sorted into three classes

First the companions of the right hand - what will be the companions of the right hand

And then the companions of the left hand - what will be the companions of the left hand

These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah)

In the Gardens of Bliss

A multitude of those of old

And a few of those of later times

On thrones decorated

Reclining on them, facing one another

Round about them shall serve youths of permanent freshness (immortal or never altering in age)

With goblets and ewers and a cup filled from a pure fountain

They shall not suffer with headache thereby, nor shall they get intoxicated (or exhausted)

And fruits such as they choose

And the flesh of fowl and any as they desire

And pure, beautiful companions

The like of the well-preserved pearls

A reward for what they used to do

They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse

Except the saying, "Peace! Peace

And the companions of the right hand; what of the companions of the Right Hand

Amid thornless Lote-trees

And tall trees with clusters of flowers (or fruits) one above another

And spreading shade

And water flowing constantly

And abundant fruit

Neither intercepted nor forbidden

And exalted thrones

Surely We have created them into a new creation

And made them virgins pure

Loving friends, equals in age

For the sake of the companions of the right hand

A multitude of those of old

And a multitude of those of later times

And those of the left hand; what of those of the Left Hand

In hot wind and boiling water

And the shade of black smoke

Neither cool nor honourable

Surely they were before this made to live in ease and plenty

And they persisted in the great violation (or great sin)

And they used to say, "What! When we die and have become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised

Or our fathers of yore

Say, "The first and the last

Shall most surely be gathered together for the appointed hour of a known day

Then shall you, O you who err and call it a lie

Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqum

And fill your bellies therewith

Then drink over it boiling water

And drink as drinks the thirsty camel

This is their entertainment on the Day of Requital

We have created you, why do you not then assent

Have you considered the seed (or what you emit)

Is it you that create it or are We the creators

We have ordained death among you and We are not to be frustrated

That We may transfigure you and make you grow into what you know not

And certainly you know the first growth, why do you not then reflect

Have you considered what you sow

Is it you that cause it to grow, or are We the cause

If We willed, We could crumble it to powder, then would you lament

Surely we are burdened with debt

Nay! We are deprived

Have you considered the water which you drink

Is it you that send it down from the clouds, or are We the senders

If We willed, We could have made it salty; why do you not then give thanks

Have you considered the fire which you strike

Is it you that produce the trees for it, or are We the producers

We have made it a reminder and a convenience for the dwellers of the deserts

Therefore, glorify the name of your Lord, the Supreme

But nay! I swear by the setting (or falling or fading) of stars

And most surely it is a very great oath if you only knew

Most surely it is an honoured Quran

In a book that is protected

None shall touch it save the purified ones

A revelation by the Lord of the worlds

Do you then hold this announcement in contempt

And make denial of it your means of subsistence

Why then do you not (intervene) when the soul comes up to the throat (of a dying person)

And you the while look on

And We are nearer to it (the soul) than you, but you see not

Then why, if you are not under Our authority

Force back (the soul), if you are truthful (about your independence)

Then if he is one of those Near to Allah

(There is for him) Satisfaction and Bounty and a Garden of Bliss

And if he is one of those on the Right Hand

Then (the salutation) "Peace to you" from the companions of the Right Hand

And if he is one of the rejecters, the erring ones

He shall have an entertainment of boiling water

And burning in Hell

Most surely this is a certain truth (or the Truth of Certainty)

Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Supreme