Al Waqi'a

1 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. When the event befalleth -

1 In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls.

1 When the great event comes to pass,

2 There is no denying that it will befall -

2 And there can be no denial of its befalling.

2 There is no belying its coming to pass - -

3 Abasing (some), exalting (others);

3 Bringing low (some - those who will enter Hell) Exalting (others - those who will enter Paradise). [Tafsir Ibn Kathir]

3 Abasing (one party), exalting (the other),

4 When the earth is shaken with a shock

4 When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake.

4 When the earth shall be shaken with a (severe) shaking,

5 And the hills are ground to powder

5 And the mountains will be powdered to dust,

5 And the mountains shall be made to crumble with (an awful) crumbling,

6 So that they become a scattered dust,

6 So that they will become floating dust particles.

6 So that they shall be as scattered dust.

7 And ye will be three kinds:

7 And you (all) will be in three groups.

7 And you shall be three sorts.

8 (First) those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand ?

8 So those on the Right Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Records in their right hands) - how (fortunate) will be those on the Right Hand! (As a respect for them, because they will enter Paradise).

8 Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!

9 And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand ?

9 And those on the Left Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Record in their left hands) - how (unfortunate) will be those on the Left Hand! (As a disgrace for them, because they will enter Hell).

9 And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand!

10 And the foremost in the race, the foremost in the race:

10 And those foremost [(in Islamic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islam] will be foremost (in Paradise).

10 And the foremost are the foremost,

11 Those are they who will be brought nigh

11 These will be the nearest (to Allah).

11 These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah),

12 In gardens of delight;

12 In the Gardens of Delight (Paradise).

12 In the gardens of bliss.

13 A multitude of those of old

13 A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islam).

13 A numerous company from among the first,

14 And a few of those of later time.

14 And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later generations.

14 And a few from among the latter.

15 On lined couches,

15 (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones.

15 On thrones decorated,

16 Reclining therein face to face.

16 Reclining thereon, face to face.

16 Reclining on them, facing one another.

17 There wait on them immortal youths

17 Immortal boys will go around them (serving),

17 Round about them shall go youths never altering in age,

18 With bowls and ewers and a cup from a pure spring

18 With cups, and jugs, and a glass of flowing wine,

18 With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink;

19 Wherefrom they get no aching of the head nor any madness,

19 Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication.

19 They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted,

20 And fruit that they prefer

20 And with fruit that they may choose.

20 And fruits such as they choose,

21 And flesh of fowls that they desire.

21 And with the flesh of fowls that they desire.

21 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.

22 And (there are) fair ones with wide, lovely eyes,

22 And (there will be) Hur (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for "Al-Muttaqun" - the pious - See V. 2:2),

22 And pure, beautiful ones,

23 Like unto hidden pearls,

23 Like unto preserved pearls.

23 The like of the hidden pearls:

24 Reward for what they used to do.

24 A reward for what they used to do.

24 A reward for what they used to do.

25 There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination

25 No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting).

25 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,

26 (Naught) but the saying: Peace, (and again) Peace.

26 But only the saying of: Salam! Salam! (greetings with peace)!

26 Except the word peace, peace.

27 And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand ?

27 And those on the Right Hand - how (fortunate) will be those on the Right Hand?

27 And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!

28 Among thornless lote - trees

28 (They will be) among thornless lote-trees,

28 Amid thornless lote - trees,

29 And clustered plantains,

29 And among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another,

29 And banana - trees (with fruits), one above another.

30 And spreading shade,

30 And in shade long-extended,

30 And extended shade,

31 And water gushing,

31 And by water flowing constantly,

31 And water flowing constantly,

32 And fruit in plenty

32 And fruit in plenty,

32 And abundant fruit,

33 Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden,

33 Whose supply is not cut off (by change of season), nor are they out of reach,

33 Neither intercepted nor forbidden,

34 And raised couches;

34 And on couches or thrones, raised high.

34 And exalted thrones.

35 Lo! We have created them a (new) creation

35 Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation.

35 Surely We have made them to grow into a (new) growth,

36 And made them virgins,

36 And made them virgins.

36 Then We have made them virgins,

37 Lovers, friends,

37 Loving (their husbands only), (and) of equal age.

37 Loving, equals in age,

38 For those on the right hand;

38 For those on the Right Hand.

38 For the sake of the companions of the right hand.

39 A multitude of those of old

39 A multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the first generation (who embraced Islam).

39 A numerous company from among the first,

40 And a multitude of those of later time.

40 And a multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the later generations.

40 And a numerous company from among the last.

41 And those on the left hand: What of those on the left hand ?

41 And those on the Left Hand - how (unfortunate) will be those on the Left Hand?

41 And those of the left hand, how wretched are those of the left hand!

42 In scorching wind and scalding water

42 In fierce hot wind and boiling water,

42 In hot wind and boiling water,

43 And shadow of black smoke,

43 And shadow of black smoke,

43 And the shade of black smoke,

44 Neither cool nor refreshing.

44 (That shadow) neither cool, nor (even) pleasant,

44 Neither cool nor honorable.

45 Lo! heretofore they were effete with luxury

45 Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,

45 Surely they were before that made to live in ease and plenty.

46 And used to persist in the awful sin.

46 And were persisting in great sin (joining partners in worship along with Allah, committing murder and other crimes)

46 And they persisted in the great violation.

47 And they used to say: When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised again,

47 And they used to say: "When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be resurrected?

47 And they used to say: What! when we die and have become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised?

48 And also our forefathers ?

48 "And also our forefathers?"

48 Or our fathers of yore?

49 Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Lo! those of old and those of later time

49 Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "(Yes) verily, those of old, and those of later times.

49 Say: The first and the last,

50 Will all be brought together to the tryst of an appointed day.

50 "All will surely be gathered together for appointed Meeting of a known Day.

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

51 Then lo! ye, the erring, the deniers,

51 "Then moreover, verily you the erring-ones, the deniers (of Resurrection)!

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

52 Ye verily will eat of a tree called Zaqqum

52 "You verily will eat of the trees of Zaqqum.

52 Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,

53 And will fill your bellies therewith;

53 "Then you will fill your bellies therewith,

53 And fill (your) bellies with it;

54 And thereon ye will drink of boiling water,

54 "And drink boiling water on top of it.

54 Then drink over it of boiling water;

55 Drinking even as the camel drinketh.

55 "And you will drink (that) like thirsty camels!"

55 And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.

56 This will be their welcome on the Day of Judgment.

56 That will be their entertainment on the Day of Recompense!

56 This is their entertainment on the day of requital.

57 We created you. Will ye then admit the truth ?

57 We created you: then why do you believe not?

57 We have created you, why do you not then assent?

58 Have ye seen that which ye emit ?

58 Then tell Me (about) the (human) semen that you emit.

58 Have you considered the seed?

59 Do ye create it or are We the Creator ?

59 Is it you who create it (i.e. make this semen into a perfect human being), or are We the Creator?

59 Is it you that create it or are We the creators?

60 We mete out death among you, and We are not to be outrun,

60 We have decreed death to you all, and We are not outstripped,

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

61 That We may transfigure you and make you what ye know not.

61 To transfigure you and create you in (forms) that you know not.

61 In order that We may bring in your place the likes of you and make you grow into what you know not.

62 And verily ye know the first creation. Why, then, do ye not reflect ?

62 And indeed, you have already known the first form of creation (i.e. the creation of Adam): why then do you not remember (or take heed)?

62 And certainly you know the first growth, why do you not then mind?

63 Have ye seen that which ye cultivate ?

63 Then tell Me about the seed that you sow in the ground.

63 Have you considered what you sow?

64 Is it ye who foster it, or are We the Fosterer ?

64 Is it you that make it grow, or are We the Grower?

64 Is it you that cause it to grow, or are We the causers of growth?

65 If We willed, We verily could make it chaff, then would ye cease not to exclaim:

65 Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would be regretful (or left in wonderment) [Tafsir Ibn Kathir].

65 If We pleased, We should have certainly made it broken down into pieces, then would you begin to lament:

66 Lo! we are laden with debt!

66 (Saying): "We are indeed Mughramun (i.e. ruined or have lost the money without any profit, or are punished by the loss of all that we spend for cultivation)! (Tafsir Al-Qurtubi)

66 Surely we are burdened with debt:

67 Nay, but we are deprived!

67 "Nay, but we are deprived!"

67 Nay! we are deprived.

68 Have ye observed the water which ye drink ?

68 Then tell Me about the water that you drink.

68 Have you considered the water which you drink?

69 Is it ye who shed it from the raincloud, or are We the Shedder ?

69 Is it you who cause it from the rain-clouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?

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

70 If We willed We verily could make it bitter. Why then, give ye not thanks ?

70 If We willed, We verily could make it salt (and undrinkable): why then do you not give thanks (to Allah)?

70 If We pleased, We would have made it salty; why do you not then give thanks?

71 Have ye observed the fire which ye strike out;

71 Then tell Me about the fire which you kindle.

71 Have you considered the fire which you strike?

72 Was it ye who made the tree thereof to grow, or were We the grower ?

72 Is it you who made the tree thereof to grow, or are We the Grower?

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

73 We, even We, appointed it a memorial and a comfort for the dwellers in the wilderness.

73 We have made it a Reminder (of the Hell-fire in the Hereafter), and an article of use for the travellers (and all the others, in this world).

73 We have made it a reminder and an advantage for the wayfarers of the desert.

74 Therefor (O Muhammad), praise the name of thy Lord, the Tremendous.

74 Then glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.

74 Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.

75 Nay, I swear by the places of the stars -

75 So I swear by the setting of the stars.

75 But nay! I swear by the falling of stars;

76 And lo! that verily is a tremendous oath, if ye but knew -

76 And verily that is indeed a great oath, if you but know.

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

77 That (this) is indeed a noble Qur'an

77 That (this) is indeed an honourable recitation (the Noble Qur'an).

77 Most surely it is an honored Quran,

78 In a Book kept hidden

78 In a Book well-guarded (with Allah in the heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz ).

78 In a book that is protected

79 Which none toucheth save the purified,

79 Which (that Book with Allah) none can touch but the purified (i.e. the angels).

79 None shall touch it save the purified ones.

80 A revelation from the Lord of the Worlds.

80 A Revelation (this Qur'an) from the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).

80 A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.

81 Is it this Statement that ye scorn,

81 Is it such a talk (this Qur'an) that you (disbelievers) deny?

81 Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?

82 And make denial thereof your livelihood ?

82 And instead (of thanking Allah) for the provision He gives you, you deny (Him by disbelief)!

82 And to give (it) the lie you make your means of subsistence.

83 Why, then, when (the soul) cometh up to the throat (of the dying)

83 Then why do you not (intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) reaches the throat?

83 Why is it not then that when it (soul) comes up to the throat,

84 And ye are at that moment looking

84 And you at the moment are looking on,

84 And you at that time look on - -

85 - And We are nearer unto him than ye are, but ye see not -

85 But We (i.e. Our angels who take the soul) are nearer to him than you, but you see not, (Tafsir At-Tabari)

85 And We are nearer to it than you, but you do not see - -

86 Why then, if ye are not in bondage (unto Us),

86 Then why do you not - if you are exempt from the reckoning and recompense (punishment) -

86 Then why is it not - - if you are not held under authority - -

87 Do ye not force it back, if ye are truthful ?

87 Bring back the soul (to its body), if you are truthful?

87 That you send it (not) back - - if you are truthful?

88 Thus if he is of those brought nigh,

88 Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabun (those brought near to Allah),

88 Then if he is one of those drawn nigh (to Allah),

89 Then breath of life, and plenty, and a Garden of delight.

89 (There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of Delights (Paradise).

89 Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.

90 And if he is of those on the right hand,

90 And if he (the dying person) be of those on the Right Hand,

90 And if he is one of those on the right hand,

91 Then (the greeting) "Peace be unto thee" from those on the right hand.

91 Then there is safety and peace (from the Punishment of Allah) for those on the right Hand.

91 Then peace to you from those on the right hand.

92 But if he is of the rejecters, the erring,

92 But if he (the dying person) be of the denying (of the Resurrection), the erring (away from the Right Path of Islamic Monotheism),

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

93 Then the welcome will be boiling water

93 Then for him is an entertainment with boiling water.

93 He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,

94 And roasting at hell - fire.

94 And burning in Hell-fire.

94 And burning in hell.

95 Lo! this is certain truth.

95 Verily, this! This is an absolute Truth with certainty.

95 Most surely this is a certain truth.

96 Therefor (O Muhammad) praise the name of thy Lord, the Tremendous.

96 So glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.

96 Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.