Al Waqi'a

1 Itha waqaAAati alwaqiAAatu

1 When the Occurrence occurs,

1 When the great event comes to pass,

2 Laysa liwaqAAatiha kathibatun

2 There is, at its occurrence, no denial.

2 There is no belying its coming to pass - -

3 Khafidatun rafiAAatun

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

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

4 Itha rujjati alardu rajjan

4 When the earth is shaken with convulsion

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

5 Wabussati aljibalu bassan

5 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

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

6 Fakanat habaan munbaththan

6 And become dust dispersing.

6 So that they shall be as scattered dust.

7 Wakuntum azwajan thalathatan

7 And you become [of] three kinds:

7 And you shall be three sorts.

8 Faashabu almaymanati ma ashabu almaymanati

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

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

9 Waashabu almashamati ma ashabu almashamati

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

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

10 Waalssabiqoona alssabiqoona

10 And the forerunners, the forerunners -

10 And the foremost are the foremost,

11 Olaika almuqarraboona

11 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah]

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

12 Fee jannati alnnaAAeemi

12 In the Gardens of Pleasure,

12 In the gardens of bliss.

13 Thullatun mina alawwaleena

13 A [large] company of the former peoples

13 A numerous company from among the first,

14 Waqaleelun mina alakhireena

14 And a few of the later peoples,

14 And a few from among the latter.

15 AAala sururin mawdoonatin

15 On thrones woven [with ornament],

15 On thrones decorated,

16 Muttakieena AAalayha mutaqabileena

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

16 Reclining on them, facing one another.

17 Yatoofu AAalayhim wildanun mukhalladoona

17 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

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

18 Biakwabin waabareeqa wakasin min maAAeenin

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

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

19 La yusaddaAAoona AAanha wala yunzifoona

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

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

20 Wafakihatin mimma yatakhayyaroona

20 And fruit of what they select

20 And fruits such as they choose,

21 Walahmi tayrin mimma yashtahoona

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

21 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.

22 Wahoorun AAeenun

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

22 And pure, beautiful ones,

23 Kaamthali allului almaknooni

23 The likenesses of pearls well - protected,

23 The like of the hidden pearls:

24 Jazaan bima kanoo yaAAmaloona

24 As reward for what they used to do.

24 A reward for what they used to do.

25 La yasmaAAoona feeha laghwan wala tatheeman

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

25 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,

26 Illa qeelan salaman salaman

26 Only a saying: "Peace, peace."

26 Except the word peace, peace.

27 Waashabu alyameeni ma ashabu alyameeni

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

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

28 Fee sidrin makhdoodin

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

28 Amid thornless lote - trees,

29 Watalhin mandoodin

29 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

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

30 Wathillin mamdoodin

30 And shade extended

30 And extended shade,

31 Wamain maskoobin

31 And water poured out

31 And water flowing constantly,

32 Wafakihatin katheeratin

32 And fruit, abundant [and varied],

32 And abundant fruit,

33 La maqtooAAatin wala mamnooAAatin

33 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,

33 Neither intercepted nor forbidden,

34 Wafurushin marfooAAatin

34 And [upon] beds raised high.

34 And exalted thrones.

35 Inna anshanahunna inshaan

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

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

36 FajaAAalnahunna abkaran

36 And made them virgins,

36 Then We have made them virgins,

37 AAuruban atraban

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

37 Loving, equals in age,

38 Liashabi alyameeni

38 For the companions of the right [who are]

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

39 Thullatun mina alawwaleena

39 A company of the former peoples

39 A numerous company from among the first,

40 Wathullatun mina alakhireena

40 And a company of the later peoples.

40 And a numerous company from among the last.

41 Waashabu alshshimali ma ashabu alshshimali

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

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

42 Fee samoomin wahameemin

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

42 In hot wind and boiling water,

43 Wathillin min yahmoomin

43 And a shade of black smoke,

43 And the shade of black smoke,

44 La baridin wala kareemin

44 Neither cool nor beneficial.

44 Neither cool nor honorable.

45 Innahum kanoo qabla thalika mutrafeena

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

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

46 Wakanoo yusirroona AAala alhinthi alAAatheemi

46 And they used to persist in the great violation,

46 And they persisted in the great violation.

47 Wakanoo yaqooloona aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona

47 And they used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to 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 Awa abaona alawwaloona

48 And our forefathers [as well]?"

48 Or our fathers of yore?

49 Qul inna alawwaleena waalakhireena

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

49 Say: The first and the last,

50 LamajmooAAoona ila meeqati yawmin maAAloomin

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

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

51 Thumma innakum ayyuha alddalloona almukaththiboona

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

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

52 Laakiloona min shajarin min zaqqoomin

52 Will be eating from trees of zaqqum

52 Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,

53 Famalioona minha albutoona

53 And filling with it your bellies

53 And fill (your) bellies with it;

54 Fashariboona AAalayhi mina alhameemi

54 And drinking on top of it from scalding water

54 Then drink over it of boiling water;

55 Fashariboona shurba alheemi

55 And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

55 And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.

56 Hatha nuzuluhum yawma alddeeni

56 That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.

56 This is their entertainment on the day of requital.

57 Nahnu khalaqnakum falawla tusaddiqoona

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

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

58 Afaraaytum ma tumnoona

58 Have you seen that which you emit?

58 Have you considered the seed?

59 Aantum takhluqoonahu am nahnu alkhaliqoona

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

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

60 Nahnu qaddarna baynakumu almawta wama nahnu bimasbooqeena

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

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

61 AAala an nubaddila amthalakum wanunshiakum fee ma la taAAlamoona

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

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

62 Walaqad AAalimtumu alnnashata aloola falawla tathakkaroona

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

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

63 Afaraaytum ma tahruthoona

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

63 Have you considered what you sow?

64 Aantum tazraAAoonahu am nahnu alzzariAAoona

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

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

65 Law nashao lajaAAalnahu hutaman fathaltum tafakkahoona

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

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

66 Inna lamughramoona

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

66 Surely we are burdened with debt:

67 Bal nahnu mahroomoona

67 Rather, we have been deprived."

67 Nay! we are deprived.

68 Afaraaytumu almaa allathee tashraboona

68 And have you seen the water that you drink?

68 Have you considered the water which you drink?

69 Aantum anzaltumoohu mina almuzni am nahnu almunziloona

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

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

70 Law nashao jaAAalnahu ojajan falawla tashkuroona

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

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

71 Afaraaytumu alnnara allatee tooroona

71 And have you seen the fire that you ignite?

71 Have you considered the fire which you strike?

72 Aantum anshatum shajarataha am nahnu almunshioona

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

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

73 Nahnu jaAAalnaha tathkiratan wamataAAan lilmuqweena

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

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

74 Fasabbih biismi rabbika alAAatheemi

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

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

75 Fala oqsimu bimawaqiAAi alnnujoomi

75 Then I swear by the setting of the stars,

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

76 Wainnahu laqasamun law taAAlamoona AAatheemun

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

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

77 Innahu laquranun kareemun

77 Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an

77 Most surely it is an honored Quran,

78 Fee kitabin maknoonin

78 In a Register well - protected;

78 In a book that is protected

79 La yamassuhu illa almutahharoona

79 None touch it except the purified.

79 None shall touch it save the purified ones.

80 Tanzeelun min rabbi alAAalameena

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

80 A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.

81 Afabihatha alhadeethi antum mudhinoona

81 Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent

81 Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?

82 WatajAAaloona rizqakum annakum tukaththiboona

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

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

83 Falawla itha balaghati alhulqooma

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

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

84 Waantum heenaithin tanthuroona

84 And you are at that time looking on -

84 And you at that time look on - -

85 Wanahnu aqrabu ilayhi minkum walakin la tubsiroona

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

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

86 Falawla in kuntum ghayra madeeneena

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

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

87 TarjiAAoonaha in kuntum sadiqeena

87 Bring it back, if you should be truthful?

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

88 Faamma in kana mina almuqarrabeena

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

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

89 Farawhun warayhanun wajannatu naAAeemin

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

89 Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.

90 Waamma in kana min ashabi alyameeni

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

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

91 Fasalamun laka min ashabi alyameeni

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

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

92 Waamma in kana mina almukaththibeena alddalleena

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

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

93 Fanuzulun min hameemin

93 Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

93 He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,

94 Watasliyatu jaheemin

94 And burning in Hellfire

94 And burning in hell.

95 Inna hatha lahuwa haqqu alyaqeeni

95 Indeed, this is the true certainty,

95 Most surely this is a certain truth.

96 Fasabbih biismi rabbika alAAatheemi

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

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