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    English - Chapter 56

    Translation by Rowwad Translation Center

    Verse 1

    When the Inevitable Event comes to pass

    Verse 2

    there will be none to deny its occurrence

    Verse 3

    it will bring some low and raise others up

    Verse 4

    When the earth will be shaken violently

    Verse 5

    and the mountains crushed to pieces

    Verse 6

    and turn to scattered dust

    Verse 7

    then you are sorted into three groups

    Verse 8

    the people of the right – how blessed will be the people of the right

    Verse 9

    The people of the left – how miserable will be the people of the left

    Verse 10

    And the forerunners [in faith] are the forerunners [in Paradise]

    Verse 11

    They are the nearest ones [to Allah]

    Verse 12

    in Gardens of Bliss

    Verse 13

    many from the early generations

    Verse 14

    and a few from the later generations

    Verse 15

    [They will be seated] on jeweled couches

    Verse 16

    reclining on them, facing one another

    Verse 17

    They will be served by immortal youths

    Verse 18

    with cups, pitchers, and glasses [of wine] from a flowing spring

    Verse 19

    which will neither cause any headache nor intoxication

    Verse 20

    along with fruits of their choice

    Verse 21

    and flesh of birds that they may desire

    Verse 22

    And [they will have] maidens of wide gorgeous eyes

    Verse 23

    like pristine pearls

    Verse 24

    as a reward for what they used to do

    Verse 25

    They will not hear therein any idle talk or sinful speech

    Verse 26

    except the words of peace, peace

    Verse 27

    The people of the right – how blessed will be the people of the right

    Verse 28

    [They will be] amid thornless lote trees

    Verse 29

    and clusters of bananas

    Verse 30

    and shade long-extended

    Verse 31

    and flowing water

    Verse 32

    and abundant fruit –

    Verse 33

    neither ceasing nor restricted –

    Verse 34

    and mattresses raised high [on beds]

    Verse 35

    Indeed, We have perfectly created them [their spouses]

    Verse 36

    and have made them virgins

    Verse 37

    loving and of equal age

    Verse 38

    for the people of the right

    Verse 39

    many from the earlier generations

    Verse 40

    and many from the later generations

    Verse 41

    And the people of the left – how wretched will be the people of the left

    Verse 42

    [They will be] in scorching wind and scalding water

    Verse 43

    in the shade of black smoke

    Verse 44

    neither cool nor refreshing

    Verse 45

    Indeed, they used to be in luxuries before

    Verse 46

    and persisted in the gravest sin [of polytheism]

    Verse 47

    They used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, will we really be raised again

    Verse 48

    And our forefathers as well?”

    Verse 49

    Say, [O Prophet], “Indeed, the former and later generations

    Verse 50

    will be gathered on a predetermined Day

    Verse 51

    Then you, O misguided deniers

    Verse 52

    will surely eat from the tree of zaqqūm

    Verse 53

    filling your bellies with it

    Verse 54

    and drinking scalding water on top of it

    Verse 55

    drinking like thirsty camels do.”

    Verse 56

    This will be their welcome on the Day of Judgment

    Verse 57

    It is We Who created you; will you not then believe [in resurrection]

    Verse 58

    Have you thought about the semen that you emit

    Verse 59

    Is it you who create it, or is it We Who are the Creators

    Verse 60

    We have ordained death among you, and nothing can overcome us

    Verse 61

    from transforming you and recreating you in forms that you do not know

    Verse 62

    You are well aware of the first creation; why do you not then take heed

    Verse 63

    Have you thought about what you sow

    Verse 64

    Is it you who cause it grow, or is it We Who make it grow

    Verse 65

    If We willed, We could reduce your harvest to crumble, leaving you to wonder and lament

    Verse 66

    “We suffered loss

    Verse 67

    rather, we are deprived.”

    Verse 68

    Have you thought about the water that you drink

    Verse 69

    Is it you who bring it down from the clouds, or is it We Who bring it down

    Verse 70

    If We willed, We could make it salty; will you not then give thanks

    Verse 71

    Have you thought about the fire that you kindle

    Verse 72

    Is it you who produced its trees, or is it We Who produced it

    Verse 73

    We made it a reminder [of the Hellfire] and a benefit for the travelers

    Verse 74

    So glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most Great

    Verse 75

    I do swear by the positions of the stars –

    Verse 76

    and this is indeed a great oath, if only you knew –

    Verse 77

    that this is indeed a noble Qur’an

    Verse 78

    in a well-preserved Record

    Verse 79

    that none can touch except the purified [angels] –

    Verse 80

    a revelation from the Lord of the worlds

    Verse 81

    Do you take this discourse lightly

    Verse 82

    and instead [of thanking Allah] for the provision you are given, you show ingratitude

    Verse 83

    Then why [you are helpless] when the soul reaches the throat

    Verse 84

    while you are looking on

    Verse 85

    when We are closer to him than you, but you do not see

    Verse 86

    If you are not subject to retribution, then why do you not

    Verse 87

    bring that [soul] back, if you are truthful

    Verse 88

    If that dying person is one of those who will be brought near to Allah

    Verse 89

    then [he will have] comfort, fragrance, and Garden of Bliss

    Verse 90

    If he is one of the people of the right

    Verse 91

    [He will be told], “Peace be to you, for being one of the people of the right.”

    Verse 92

    But if he is one of the misguided deniers

    Verse 93

    then he will be welcomed with scalding water

    Verse 94

    and he will burn in Blazing Fire

    Verse 95

    This is indeed the absolute truth

    Verse 96

    So glorify the name of your Lord, the Most Great