English - Chapter 56 - Al-Waqiah

When the Inevitable Event comes to pass

there will be none to deny its occurrence

it will bring some low and raise others up

When the earth will be shaken violently

and the mountains crushed to pieces

and turn to scattered dust

then you are sorted into three groups

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

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

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

They are the nearest ones [to Allah]

in Gardens of Bliss

many from the early generations

and a few from the later generations

[They will be seated] on jeweled couches

reclining on them, facing one another

They will be served by immortal youths

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

which will neither cause any headache nor intoxication

along with fruits of their choice

and flesh of birds that they may desire

And [they will have] maidens of wide gorgeous eyes

like pristine pearls

as a reward for what they used to do

They will not hear therein any idle talk or sinful speech

except the words of peace, peace

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

[They will be] amid thornless lote trees

and clusters of bananas

and shade long-extended

and flowing water

and abundant fruit –

neither ceasing nor restricted –

and mattresses raised high [on beds]

Indeed, We have perfectly created them [their spouses]

and have made them virgins

loving and of equal age

for the people of the right

many from the earlier generations

and many from the later generations

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

[They will be] in scorching wind and scalding water

in the shade of black smoke

neither cool nor refreshing

Indeed, they used to be in luxuries before

and persisted in the gravest sin [of polytheism]

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

And our forefathers as well?”

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

will be gathered on a predetermined Day

Then you, O misguided deniers

will surely eat from the tree of zaqqūm

filling your bellies with it

and drinking scalding water on top of it

drinking like thirsty camels do.”

This will be their welcome on the Day of Judgment

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

Have you thought about the semen that you emit

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

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

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

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

Have you thought about what you sow

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

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

“We suffered loss

rather, we are deprived.”

Have you thought about the water that you drink

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

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

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

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

So glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most Great

I do swear by the positions of the stars –

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

that this is indeed a noble Qur’an

in a well-preserved Record

that none can touch except the purified [angels] –

a revelation from the Lord of the worlds

Do you take this discourse lightly

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

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

while you are looking on

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

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

bring that [soul] back, if you are truthful

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

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

If he is one of the people of the right

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

But if he is one of the misguided deniers

then he will be welcomed with scalding water

and he will burn in Blazing Fire

This is indeed the absolute truth

So glorify the name of your Lord, the Most Great