Al Waqi'a

1 When the great event comes to pass,

1 When the Event inevitable cometh to pass,

1 When the Occurrence occurs,

2 There is no belying its coming to pass - -

2 Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming.

2 There is, at its occurrence, no denial.

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

3 (Many) will it bring low; (many) will it exalt;

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 shall be shaken to its depths,

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 shall be crumbled to atoms,

5 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

6 So that they shall be as scattered dust.

6 Becoming dust scattered abroad,

6 And become dust dispersing.

7 And you shall be three sorts.

7 And ye shall be sorted out into three classes.

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 (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand; - What will be 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 Hand, - what will be 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 those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter).

10 And the forerunners, the forerunners -

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

11 These will be those Nearest to Allah:

11 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah]

12 In the gardens of bliss.

12 In Gardens of Bliss:

12 In the Gardens of Pleasure,

13 A numerous company from among the first,

13 A number of people from those of old,

13 A [large] company of the former peoples

14 And a few from among the latter.

14 And a few from those of later times.

14 And a few of the later peoples,

15 On thrones decorated,

15 (They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones),

15 On thrones woven [with ornament],

16 Reclining on them, facing one another.

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

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

17 Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness),

17 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

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

18 With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear - flowing fountains:

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 after - ache will they receive therefrom, nor will they suffer intoxication:

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

20 And fruits such as they choose,

20 And with fruits, any that they may select:

20 And fruit of what they select

21 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.

21 And the flesh of fowls, any that they may desire.

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

22 And pure, beautiful ones,

22 And (there will be) Companions with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes, -

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

23 The like of the hidden pearls:

23 Like unto Pearls well - guarded.

23 The likenesses of pearls well - protected,

24 A reward for what they used to do.

24 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life).

24 As reward for what they used to do.

25 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,

25 Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill, -

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

26 Except the word peace, peace.

26 Only the saying, "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 Hand, - what will be 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 without thorns,

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

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

29 Among Talh trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above another, -

29 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

30 And extended shade,

30 In shade long - extended,

30 And shade extended

31 And water flowing constantly,

31 By water flowing constantly,

31 And water poured out

32 And abundant fruit,

32 And fruit in abundance.

32 And fruit, abundant [and varied],

33 Neither intercepted nor forbidden,

33 Whose season is not limited, nor (supply) forbidden,

33 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,

34 And exalted thrones.

34 And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high.

34 And [upon] beds raised high.

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

35 We have created (their Companions) of special creation.

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

36 Then We have made them virgins,

36 And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), -

36 And made them virgins,

37 Loving, equals in age,

37 Beloved (by nature), equal 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 Hand.

38 For the companions of the right [who are]

39 A numerous company from among the first,

39 A (goodly) number from those of old,

39 A company of the former peoples

40 And a numerous company from among the last.

40 And a (goodly) number from those of later times.

40 And a company of the later peoples.

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

41 The Companions of the Left Hand, - what will be the Companions 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 the midst of a Fierce Blast of Fire and in Boiling Water,

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

43 And the shade of black smoke,

43 And in the shades of Black Smoke:

43 And a shade of black smoke,

44 Neither cool nor honorable.

44 Nothing (will there be) to refresh, nor to please:

44 Neither cool nor beneficial.

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

45 For that they were wont to be indulged, before that, in wealth (and luxury),

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

46 And they persisted in the great violation.

46 And persisted obstinately in wickedness supreme!

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, "What! when we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised up again? -

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 "(We) and our fathers of old?"

48 And our forefathers [as well]?"

49 Say: The first and the last,

49 Say: "Yea, those of old and those of later times,

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 "All will certainly be gathered together for the meeting appointed for a Day well - known.

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 will ye truly, - O ye that go wrong, and treat (Truth) as Falsehood! -

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

52 Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,

52 "Ye will surely taste of the Tree of Zaqqum.

52 Will be eating from trees of zaqqum

53 And fill (your) bellies with it;

53 "Then will ye fill your insides therewith,

53 And filling with it your bellies

54 Then drink over it of boiling water;

54 "And drink Boiling Water on top of it:

54 And drinking on top of it from scalding water

55 And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.

55 "Indeed ye shall drink like diseased camels raging with thirst!"

55 And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

56 This is their entertainment on the day of requital.

56 Such will be 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 It is We Who have created you: why will ye not witness the Truth?

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

58 Have you considered the seed?

58 Do ye then see? - The (human Seed) that ye throw out, -

58 Have you seen that which you emit?

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

59 Is it ye who 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 to be your common lot, and We are not to be frustrated

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 from changing your Forms and creating you (again) in (forms) that ye 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 ye certainly know already the first form of creation: why then do ye not celebrate His praises?

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

63 Have you considered what you sow?

63 See ye the seed that ye sow in the ground?

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 ye that cause it to grow, or are We the Cause?

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 Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry powder, and ye would be left in wonderment,

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), "We are indeed left with debts (for nothing):

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

67 Nay! we are deprived.

67 "Indeed are we shut out (of the fruits of our labour)"

67 Rather, we have been deprived."

68 Have you considered the water which you drink?

68 See ye the water which ye 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 Do ye bring it down (in rain) from the cloud or do We?

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 Were it Our Will, We could make it salt (and unpalatable): then why do ye not 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 See ye the Fire which ye kindle?

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 ye who grow the tree which feeds the fire, or do We grow it?

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 memorial (of Our handiwork), and an article of comfort and convenience for the denizens of deserts.

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

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

74 Then celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord, the Supreme!

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

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

75 Furthermore I call to witness the setting of the 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 that is indeed a mighty adjuration if ye but knew, -

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

77 Most surely it is an honored Quran,

77 That this is indeed a qur'an Most Honourable,

77 Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an

78 In a book that is protected

78 In Book well - guarded,

78 In a Register well - protected;

79 None shall touch it save the purified ones.

79 Which none shall touch but those who are clean:

79 None touch it except the purified.

80 A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.

80 A Revelation from 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 Is it such a Message that ye would hold in light esteem?

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 have ye made it your livelihood that ye should declare it false?

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 do ye not (intervene) when (the soul of the dying man) reaches the throat, -

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

84 And you at that time look on - -

84 And ye the while (sit) looking 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 But We are nearer to him than ye, and yet see not, -

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 ye not, - If you are exempt from (future) account, -

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 Call back the soul, if ye are true (in the claim of independence)?

87 Bring it back, if you should be truthful?

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

88 Thus, then, if he be of those Nearest 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 (There is for him) Rest and Satisfaction, and a Garden of Delights.

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 be of the Companions of 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 (For him is the salutation), "Peace be unto thee", from the Companions of 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 And if he be of those who treat (Truth) as Falsehood, who go wrong,

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

93 He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,

93 For him is Entertainment with Boiling Water.

93 Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

94 And burning in hell.

94 And burning in Hell - Fire.

94 And burning in Hellfire

95 Most surely this is a certain truth.

95 Verily, this is the Very Truth and Certainly.

95 Indeed, this is the true certainty,

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

96 So celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord, the Supreme.

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