English - Chapter 56 - Al-Waqiah

When the event befalls

there is no falsehood in its befalling

(it will) bring down (some and) exalt (others)

When the earth will be shaken (with) a shaking

and the mountains will be crumbled (with) a crumbling

so that they will become as scattered dust

And you will become three kinds

So the companions of the right hand. How will the companions of the right hand be

And the companions of the left hand. How will the companions of the left hand be

And the foremost are the foremost

Those are the persons who will be brought near

in gardens of bliss

numerous from among the ancients

and less from among the later

(they will be) on couches encrusted (with gold and precious stones)

reclining on them facing one another

Youths always staying (in attendance) will go around them

with bowls and beakers and cups (filled with drinks) from a spring

They will not have headache from it nor will they be intoxicated

And (they will have) fruits from what they choose

and flesh of birds from that which they desire

and fair ones with wide beautiful eyes

resembling in likeness, hidden pearls

a reward for that which they used to do

They will hear therein nothing vain or sinful

but the statement, “Peace! Peace!”

And the companions of the right hand. How will the companions of the right hand be

(They will be) among thorn less lote trees

and clustered plantains

and extending shade

and water flowing continuously

and fruits in plenty

neither to be cut off nor forbidden

and raised beds

We have produced them (females, and they are such) creation

that We have made them virgins

loving, equals in age

for the companions of the right hand

Numerous from among the ancients

and numerous from among the later

And the companions of the left hand. How will the companions of the left hand be

(They will be) in hot wind and boiling water

and shadows of black smoke

neither cool nor beneficial

Before that (i.e. in the worldly life) they were well-off

and they used to persist in great sin

and they used to say, “What! when we are dead and become (part of the) soil and bones, shall we indeed be raised (to life again)

and our forefathers (too)?”

Say, “Certainly, the ancients and the later

all will be gathered at the appointed time on the known day.”

Then all of you ! O you who err and deny

you will eat from the tree of Zaqqum

and fill your stomachs with it

then over it you will drink from boiling water

and you will drink (as) a thirsty camel drinks

This will be their entertainment on the day of judgment

We have created you, then why do you not accept the truth

Have you seen (the sperm) which you emit

Is it you who have created it or are We the Creators

We have destined death among you, and We are not to be overcome

in changing your likeness and producing you in (a state), the knowledge of which you do not have

And you indeed know the first creation, so why are you not mindful

Have you seen that which you sow

Is it you who grow (the plants through) it or are We the Growers

Had We willed, We could have made it broken pieces, then you would start wondering

“We are (involved) in a lasting difficulty

no, we are deprived.”

Have you seen the water which you drink

Is it you who send it down from the cloud or are We those Who send it down

Had We willed We could have made it bitter, so why are you not grateful

Have you seen the fire which you kindle

Is it you who produce the tree for it or are We the Producers

We have made it a reminder (probably of hell fire) and a provision for the needy (wayfarer)

So glorify the name of your Great Lord

So I do swear by the places of existence of the stars

and that certainly is a great oath, if you only knew

It is certainly an honoured Quran

in a book that is protected

none touch it except those who are clean

sent down from the Lord of the worlds

Then is it this statement which (is so important), that you take easy

And you make it your livelihood, that you (go on) denying it

So why is it not that when the (soul) reaches the throat

and you are at that time looking on (waiting)

and We are nearer to the (dying person) than you, but not visible to you

so why is it not, if you are not bound by any law

(that you) bring the (soul) back, if you are truthful

Then if he is from among those near (to God)

And if he is from among the companions of the right hand

then (it will be said), “Peace for you, from those of the right hand.”

And if he is from among the deniers who are in error

then the entertainment (for him) will be of boiling water

and entry in hell

This indeed is the certain truth

So glorify the name of your Great Lord