Al Waqi'a

1 When the great event comes to pass,

1 When the Occurrence occurs,

2 There is no belying its coming to pass - -

2 There is, at its occurrence, no denial.

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

3 It will bring down [some] and raise up [others].

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

4 When the earth is shaken with convulsion

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

5 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

6 So that they shall be as scattered dust.

6 And become dust dispersing.

7 And you shall be three sorts.

7 And you become [of] three kinds:

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

8 Then the companions of the right - what are the companions of the right?

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

9 And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left?

10 And the foremost are the foremost,

10 And the forerunners, the forerunners -

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

11 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah]

12 In the gardens of bliss.

12 In the Gardens of Pleasure,

13 A numerous company from among the first,

13 A [large] company of the former peoples

14 And a few from among the latter.

14 And a few of the later peoples,

15 On thrones decorated,

15 On thrones woven [with ornament],

16 Reclining on them, facing one another.

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

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

17 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

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

18 With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring -

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

19 No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated -

20 And fruits such as they choose,

20 And fruit of what they select

21 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.

21 And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire.

22 And pure, beautiful ones,

22 And [for them are] fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes,

23 The like of the hidden pearls:

23 The likenesses of pearls well - protected,

24 A reward for what they used to do.

24 As reward for what they used to do.

25 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,

25 They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin -

26 Except the word peace, peace.

26 Only a saying: "Peace, peace."

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

27 The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right?

28 Amid thornless lote - trees,

28 [They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed

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

29 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

30 And extended shade,

30 And shade extended

31 And water flowing constantly,

31 And water poured out

32 And abundant fruit,

32 And fruit, abundant [and varied],

33 Neither intercepted nor forbidden,

33 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,

34 And exalted thrones.

34 And [upon] beds raised high.

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

35 Indeed, We have produced the women of Paradise in a [new] creation

36 Then We have made them virgins,

36 And made them virgins,

37 Loving, equals in age,

37 Devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age,

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

38 For the companions of the right [who are]

39 A numerous company from among the first,

39 A company of the former peoples

40 And a numerous company from among the last.

40 And a company of the later peoples.

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

41 And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left?

42 In hot wind and boiling water,

42 [They will be] in scorching fire and scalding water

43 And the shade of black smoke,

43 And a shade of black smoke,

44 Neither cool nor honorable.

44 Neither cool nor beneficial.

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

45 Indeed they were, before that, indulging in affluence,

46 And they persisted in the great violation.

46 And they used to persist in the great violation,

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, are we indeed to be resurrected?

48 Or our fathers of yore?

48 And our forefathers [as well]?"

49 Say: The first and the last,

49 Say, [O Muhammad], "Indeed, the former and the later peoples

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

50 Are to be gathered together for the appointment of a known Day."

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

51 Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers,

52 Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,

52 Will be eating from trees of zaqqum

53 And fill (your) bellies with it;

53 And filling with it your bellies

54 Then drink over it of boiling water;

54 And drinking on top of it from scalding water

55 And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.

55 And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

56 This is their entertainment on the day of requital.

56 That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.

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

57 We have created you, so why do you not believe?

58 Have you considered the seed?

58 Have you seen that which you emit?

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

59 Is it you who creates it, or are We the Creator?

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

60 We have decreed death among you, and We are not to be outdone

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

61 In that We will change your likenesses and produce you in that [form] which you do not know.

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

62 And you have already known the first creation, so will you not remember?

63 Have you considered what you sow?

63 And have you seen that [seed] which you sow?

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

64 Is it you who makes it grow, or are We the grower?

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

65 If We willed, We could make it [dry] debris, and you would remain in wonder,

66 Surely we are burdened with debt:

66 [Saying], "Indeed, we are [now] in debt;

67 Nay! we are deprived.

67 Rather, we have been deprived."

68 Have you considered the water which you drink?

68 And have you seen the water that you drink?

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

69 Is it you who brought it down from the clouds, or is it We who bring it down?

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

70 If We willed, We could make it bitter, so why are you not grateful?

71 Have you considered the fire which you strike?

71 And have you seen the fire that you ignite?

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

72 Is it you who produced its tree, or are We the producer?

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

73 We have made it a reminder and provision for the travelers,

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

74 So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.

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

75 Then I swear by the setting of the stars,

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

76 And indeed, it is an oath - if you could know - [most] great.

77 Most surely it is an honored Quran,

77 Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an

78 In a book that is protected

78 In a Register well - protected;

79 None shall touch it save the purified ones.

79 None touch it except the purified.

80 A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.

80 [It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.

81 Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?

81 Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent

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

82 And make [the thanks for] your provision that you deny [the Provider]?

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

83 Then why, when the soul at death reaches the throat

84 And you at that time look on - -

84 And you are at that time looking on -

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

85 And Our angels are nearer to him than you, but you do not see -

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

86 Then why do you not, if you are not to be recompensed,

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

87 Bring it back, if you should be truthful?

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

88 And if the deceased was of those brought near to Allah,

89 Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.

89 Then [for him is] rest and bounty and a garden of pleasure.

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

90 And if he was of the companions of the right,

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

91 Then [the angels will say], "Peace for you; [you are] from the companions of the right."

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

92 But if he was of the deniers [who were] astray,

93 He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,

93 Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

94 And burning in hell.

94 And burning in Hellfire

95 Most surely this is a certain truth.

95 Indeed, this is the true certainty,

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

96 So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.