Al Waqi'a

1 When the great event comes to pass,

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

1 Itha waqaAAati alwaqiAAatu

2 There is no belying its coming to pass - -

2 And there can be no denial of its befalling.

2 Laysa liwaqAAatiha kathibatun

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

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

3 Khafidatun rafiAAatun

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

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

4 Itha rujjati alardu rajjan

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

5 And the mountains will be powdered to dust,

5 Wabussati aljibalu bassan

6 So that they shall be as scattered dust.

6 So that they will become floating dust particles.

6 Fakanat habaan munbaththan

7 And you shall be three sorts.

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

7 Wakuntum azwajan thalathatan

8 Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of 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 Faashabu almaymanati ma ashabu almaymanati

9 And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of 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 Waashabu almashamati ma ashabu almashamati

10 And the foremost are the foremost,

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 Waalssabiqoona alssabiqoona

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

11 These will be the nearest (to Allah).

11 Olaika almuqarraboona

12 In the gardens of bliss.

12 In the Gardens of Delight (Paradise).

12 Fee jannati alnnaAAeemi

13 A numerous company from among the first,

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

13 Thullatun mina alawwaleena

14 And a few from among the latter.

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

14 Waqaleelun mina alakhireena

15 On thrones decorated,

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

15 AAala sururin mawdoonatin

16 Reclining on them, facing one another.

16 Reclining thereon, face to face.

16 Muttakieena AAalayha mutaqabileena

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

17 Immortal boys will go around them (serving),

17 Yatoofu AAalayhim wildanun mukhalladoona

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

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

18 Biakwabin waabareeqa wakasin min maAAeenin

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

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

19 La yusaddaAAoona AAanha wala yunzifoona

20 And fruits such as they choose,

20 And with fruit that they may choose.

20 Wafakihatin mimma yatakhayyaroona

21 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.

21 And with the flesh of fowls that they desire.

21 Walahmi tayrin mimma yashtahoona

22 And pure, beautiful ones,

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

22 Wahoorun AAeenun

23 The like of the hidden pearls:

23 Like unto preserved pearls.

23 Kaamthali allului almaknooni

24 A reward for what they used to do.

24 A reward for what they used to do.

24 Jazaan bima kanoo yaAAmaloona

25 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,

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

25 La yasmaAAoona feeha laghwan wala tatheeman

26 Except the word peace, peace.

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

26 Illa qeelan salaman salaman

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

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

27 Waashabu alyameeni ma ashabu alyameeni

28 Amid thornless lote - trees,

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

28 Fee sidrin makhdoodin

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

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

29 Watalhin mandoodin

30 And extended shade,

30 And in shade long-extended,

30 Wathillin mamdoodin

31 And water flowing constantly,

31 And by water flowing constantly,

31 Wamain maskoobin

32 And abundant fruit,

32 And fruit in plenty,

32 Wafakihatin katheeratin

33 Neither intercepted nor forbidden,

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

33 La maqtooAAatin wala mamnooAAatin

34 And exalted thrones.

34 And on couches or thrones, raised high.

34 Wafurushin marfooAAatin

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

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

35 Inna anshanahunna inshaan

36 Then We have made them virgins,

36 And made them virgins.

36 FajaAAalnahunna abkaran

37 Loving, equals in age,

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

37 AAuruban atraban

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

38 For those on the Right Hand.

38 Liashabi alyameeni

39 A numerous company from among the first,

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

39 Thullatun mina alawwaleena

40 And a numerous company from among the last.

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

40 Wathullatun mina alakhireena

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

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

41 Waashabu alshshimali ma ashabu alshshimali

42 In hot wind and boiling water,

42 In fierce hot wind and boiling water,

42 Fee samoomin wahameemin

43 And the shade of black smoke,

43 And shadow of black smoke,

43 Wathillin min yahmoomin

44 Neither cool nor honorable.

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

44 La baridin wala kareemin

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

45 Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,

45 Innahum kanoo qabla thalika mutrafeena

46 And they persisted in the great violation.

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

46 Wakanoo yusirroona AAala alhinthi alAAatheemi

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

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

47 Wakanoo yaqooloona aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona

48 Or our fathers of yore?

48 "And also our forefathers?"

48 Awa abaona alawwaloona

49 Say: The first and the last,

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

49 Qul inna alawwaleena waalakhireena

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

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

50 LamajmooAAoona ila meeqati yawmin maAAloomin

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

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

51 Thumma innakum ayyuha alddalloona almukaththiboona

52 Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,

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

52 Laakiloona min shajarin min zaqqoomin

53 And fill (your) bellies with it;

53 "Then you will fill your bellies therewith,

53 Famalioona minha albutoona

54 Then drink over it of boiling water;

54 "And drink boiling water on top of it.

54 Fashariboona AAalayhi mina alhameemi

55 And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.

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

55 Fashariboona shurba alheemi

56 This is their entertainment on the day of requital.

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

56 Hatha nuzuluhum yawma alddeeni

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

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

57 Nahnu khalaqnakum falawla tusaddiqoona

58 Have you considered the seed?

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

58 Afaraaytum ma tumnoona

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

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

59 Aantum takhluqoonahu am nahnu alkhaliqoona

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

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

60 Nahnu qaddarna baynakumu almawta wama nahnu bimasbooqeena

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

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

61 AAala an nubaddila amthalakum wanunshiakum fee ma la taAAlamoona

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

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 Walaqad AAalimtumu alnnashata aloola falawla tathakkaroona

63 Have you considered what you sow?

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

63 Afaraaytum ma tahruthoona

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

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

64 Aantum tazraAAoonahu am nahnu alzzariAAoona

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

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 Law nashao lajaAAalnahu hutaman fathaltum tafakkahoona

66 Surely we are burdened 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 Inna lamughramoona

67 Nay! we are deprived.

67 "Nay, but we are deprived!"

67 Bal nahnu mahroomoona

68 Have you considered the water which you drink?

68 Then tell Me about the water that you drink.

68 Afaraaytumu almaa allathee tashraboona

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

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 Aantum anzaltumoohu mina almuzni am nahnu almunziloona

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

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

70 Law nashao jaAAalnahu ojajan falawla tashkuroona

71 Have you considered the fire which you strike?

71 Then tell Me about the fire which you kindle.

71 Afaraaytumu alnnara allatee tooroona

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

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

72 Aantum anshatum shajarataha am nahnu almunshioona

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

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 Nahnu jaAAalnaha tathkiratan wamataAAan lilmuqweena

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

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

74 Fasabbih biismi rabbika alAAatheemi

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

75 So I swear by the setting of the stars.

75 Fala oqsimu bimawaqiAAi alnnujoomi

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

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

76 Wainnahu laqasamun law taAAlamoona AAatheemun

77 Most surely it is an honored Quran,

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

77 Innahu laquranun kareemun

78 In a book that is protected

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

78 Fee kitabin maknoonin

79 None shall touch it save the purified ones.

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

79 La yamassuhu illa almutahharoona

80 A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.

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

80 Tanzeelun min rabbi alAAalameena

81 Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?

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

81 Afabihatha alhadeethi antum mudhinoona

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

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

82 WatajAAaloona rizqakum annakum tukaththiboona

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

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

83 Falawla itha balaghati alhulqooma

84 And you at that time look on - -

84 And you at the moment are looking on,

84 Waantum heenaithin tanthuroona

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

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 Wanahnu aqrabu ilayhi minkum walakin la tubsiroona

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

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

86 Falawla in kuntum ghayra madeeneena

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

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

87 TarjiAAoonaha in kuntum sadiqeena

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

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

88 Faamma in kana mina almuqarrabeena

89 Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.

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

89 Farawhun warayhanun wajannatu naAAeemin

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

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

90 Waamma in kana min ashabi alyameeni

91 Then peace to you 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 Fasalamun laka min ashabi alyameeni

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

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 Waamma in kana mina almukaththibeena alddalleena

93 He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,

93 Then for him is an entertainment with boiling water.

93 Fanuzulun min hameemin

94 And burning in hell.

94 And burning in Hell-fire.

94 Watasliyatu jaheemin

95 Most surely this is a certain truth.

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

95 Inna hatha lahuwa haqqu alyaqeeni

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

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

96 Fasabbih biismi rabbika alAAatheemi