Chapter 56, 96 verses
Wenn die (Stunde) eintrifft, die eintreffen wird,
When the great event comes to pass,
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls.
gibt es niemanden, der ihr Eintreffen leugnen wird.
There is no belying its coming to pass - -
And there can be no denial of its befalling.
Sie wird (manches) niedrig machen und (manches) erhöhen.
Abasing (one party), exalting (the other),
Bringing low (some - those who will enter Hell) Exalting (others - those who will enter Paradise). [Tafsir Ibn Kathir]
Wenn die Erde heftig hin und her geschüttelt wird
When the earth shall be shaken with a (severe) shaking,
When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake.
und die Berge völlig zermalmt werden
And the mountains shall be made to crumble with (an awful) crumbling,
And the mountains will be powdered to dust,
und dann zu verstreutem Staub werden
So that they shall be as scattered dust.
So that they will become floating dust particles.
und ihr (in) drei Arten (aufgeteilt) werdet:
And you shall be three sorts.
And you (all) will be in three groups.
Die Gefährten von der rechten Seite - was sind die Gefährten von der rechten Seite?
Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!
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).
Und die Gefährten von der unheilvollen Seite - was sind die Gefährten von der unheilvollen Seite?
And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand!
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).
Und die Vorausgeeilten, ja die Vorausgeeilten,
And the foremost are the foremost,
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).
das sind diejenigen, die (Allah) nahegestellt sein werden,
These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah),
These will be the nearest (to Allah).
in den Gärten der Wonne.
In the gardens of bliss.
In the Gardens of Delight (Paradise).
Eine Menge von den Früheren
A numerous company from among the first,
A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islam).
und wenige von den Späteren,
And a few from among the latter.
And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later generations.
auf (mit Gold) durchwobenen Liegen
On thrones decorated,
(They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones.
lehnen sie sich darauf einander gegenüber.
Reclining on them, facing one another.
Reclining thereon, face to face.
Unter ihnen gehen ewig junge Knaben umher
Round about them shall go youths never altering in age,
Immortal boys will go around them (serving),
mit Trinkschalen und Krügen und einem Becher aus einem Quell -,
With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink;
With cups, and jugs, and a glass of flowing wine,
von ihm bekommen sie weder Kopfschmerzen noch werden sie dadurch benommen,
They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted,
Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication.
und (mit) Früchten von dem, was sie sich auswählen,
And fruits such as they choose,
And with fruit that they may choose.
und Fleisch von Geflügel von dem, was sie begehren.
And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.
And with the flesh of fowls that they desire.
Und (darin sind) Huris mit schönen, großen Augen,
And pure, beautiful ones,
And (there will be) Hur (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for "Al-Muttaqun" - the pious - See V. 2:2),
gleich wohlverwahrten Perlen.
The like of the hidden pearls:
Like unto preserved pearls.
(Dies) als Lohn für das, was sie zu tun pflegten.
A reward for what they used to do.
A reward for what they used to do.
Weder hören sie darin unbedachte Rede noch Anklage der Sünde,
They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,
No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting).
sondern nur den Ausspruch: "Frieden! Frieden!"
Except the word peace, peace.
But only the saying of: Salam! Salam! (greetings with peace)!
Und die Gefährten der rechten Seite - was sind die Gefährten von der rechten Seite?
And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!
And those on the Right Hand - how (fortunate) will be those on the Right Hand?
(Sie sind) unter dornenlosen Sidr-Bäumen
Amid thornless lote - trees,
(They will be) among thornless lote-trees,
und dichtgeschichteten Mimosen
And banana - trees (with fruits), one above another.
And among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another,
und langgestrecktem Schatten,
And extended shade,
And in shade long-extended,
(an) sich ergießendem Wasser,
And water flowing constantly,
And by water flowing constantly,
(bei) vielen Früchten,
And abundant fruit,
And fruit in plenty,
die weder unterbrochen noch verwehrt sind,
Neither intercepted nor forbidden,
Whose supply is not cut off (by change of season), nor are they out of reach,
und (auf) erhöhten Ruhebetten.
And exalted thrones.
And on couches or thrones, raised high.
Wir haben sie derart entstehen lassen
Surely We have made them to grow into a (new) growth,
Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation.
und sie zu Jungfrauen gemacht,
Then We have made them virgins,
And made them virgins.
liebevoll und gleichaltrig,
Loving, equals in age,
Loving (their husbands only), (and) of equal age.
für die Gefährten der rechten Seite.
For the sake of the companions of the right hand.
For those on the Right Hand.
Eine Menge von den Früheren,
A numerous company from among the first,
A multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the first generation (who embraced Islam).
und eine Menge von den Späteren.
And a numerous company from among the last.
And a multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the later generations.
Und die Gefährten der linken Seite - was sind die Gefährten der linken Seite?
And those of the left hand, how wretched are those of the left hand!
And those on the Left Hand - how (unfortunate) will be those on the Left Hand?
(Sie sind) in Glutwind und heißem Wasser
In hot wind and boiling water,
In fierce hot wind and boiling water,
und (in) Schatten aus schwarzem Qualm,
And the shade of black smoke,
And shadow of black smoke,
(der) weder kühl noch trefflich (ist).
Neither cool nor honorable.
(That shadow) neither cool, nor (even) pleasant,
Sie lebten ja vordem üppig
Surely they were before that made to live in ease and plenty.
Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,
und verharrten in dem gewaltigen Unglauben
And they persisted in the great violation.
And were persisting in great sin (joining partners in worship along with Allah, committing murder and other crimes)
und pflegten zu sagen: "Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich auferweckt werden?
And they used to say: What! when we die and have become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised?
And they used to say: "When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be resurrected?
Und auch unsere Vorväter?"
Or our fathers of yore?
"And also our forefathers?"
Sag: Die Früheren und die Späteren
Say: The first and the last,
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "(Yes) verily, those of old, and those of later times.
werden wahrlich versammelt werden zur festgesetzten Zeit eines (wohl)bekannten Tages.
Shall most surely be gathered together for the appointed hour of a known day.
"All will surely be gathered together for appointed Meeting of a known Day.
Hierauf werdet ihr ja, ihr irregehenden Leugner,
Then shall you, O you who err and call it a lie!
"Then moreover, verily you the erring-ones, the deniers (of Resurrection)!
wahrlich von Zaqqum-Bäumen essen
Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,
"You verily will eat of the trees of Zaqqum.
und euch dann davon die Bäuche füllen
And fill (your) bellies with it;
"Then you will fill your bellies therewith,
und dann darauf heißes Wasser trinken;
Then drink over it of boiling water;
"And drink boiling water on top of it.
trinken werdet ihr dann, wie ewig Durstige trinken.
And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.
"And you will drink (that) like thirsty camels!"
Das ist ihre gastliche Aufnahme am Tag des Gerichts.
This is their entertainment on the day of requital.
That will be their entertainment on the Day of Recompense!
Wir doch haben euch erschaffen; wenn ihr (es) doch für wahr halten würdet!
We have created you, why do you not then assent?
We created you: then why do you believe not?
Was meint ihr denn zu dem, was ihr als Samen ausspritzt?
Have you considered the seed?
Then tell Me (about) the (human) semen that you emit.
Seid ihr es etwa, die ihn erschaffen oder sind nicht doch Wir die Erschaffer?
Is it you that create it or are We the creators?
Is it you who create it (i.e. make this semen into a perfect human being), or are We the Creator?
Wir doch haben unter euch den Tod festgelegt. Und niemand kann Uns zuvorkommen,
We have ordained death among you and We are not to be overcome,
We have decreed death to you all, and We are not outstripped,
daß Wir (nicht) euresgleichen (gegen euch) austauschen und euch (in einem Zustand wieder)entstehen lassen, den ihr nicht kennt.
In order that We may bring in your place the likes of you and make you grow into what you know not.
To transfigure you and create you in (forms) that you know not.
Und ihr kennt doch die erste Schöpfung. Wenn ihr doch bedenken würdet!
And certainly you know the first growth, why do you not then mind?
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)?
Was meint ihr denn zu dem, was ihr an Saatfeldern bestellt?
Have you considered what you sow?
Then tell Me about the seed that you sow in the ground.
Seid ihr es etwa, die es wachsen lassen, oder sind nicht doch Wir es, die wachsen lassen?
Is it you that cause it to grow, or are We the causers of growth?
Is it you that make it grow, or are We the Grower?
Wenn Wir wollten, könnten Wir es wahrlich zu zermalmtem Zeug machen, und ihr würdet dann dauernd verwundert darüber reden:
If We pleased, We should have certainly made it broken down into pieces, then would you begin to lament:
Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would be regretful (or left in wonderment) [Tafsir Ibn Kathir].
"Wir sind wahrlich mit Schulden belastet.
Surely we are burdened with debt:
(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)
Nein! Vielmehr ist uns alles verwehrt worden."
Nay! we are deprived.
"Nay, but we are deprived!"
Was meint ihr denn zu dem Wasser, das ihr trinkt?
Have you considered the water which you drink?
Then tell Me about the water that you drink.
Seid ihr es etwa, die es von den Wolken herabkommen lassen, oder sind doch nicht Wir es, die herabkommen lassen?
Is it you that send it down from the clouds, or are We the senders?
Is it you who cause it from the rain-clouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?
Wenn Wir wollten, könnten Wir es (auf der Zunge) brennend machen. Wenn ihr doch dankbar sein würdet!
If We pleased, We would have made it salty; why do you not then give thanks?
If We willed, We verily could make it salt (and undrinkable): why then do you not give thanks (to Allah)?
Was meint ihr denn zu dem Feuer, das ihr (durch Reiben) zündet?
Have you considered the fire which you strike?
Then tell Me about the fire which you kindle.
Seid ihr es etwa, die den dazu nötigen Baum entstehen lassen, oder sind nicht doch Wir es, die entstehen lassen?
Is it you that produce the trees for it, or are We the producers?
Is it you who made the tree thereof to grow, or are We the Grower?
Wir haben es ja zur Erinnerung (an das Höllenfeuer) und als Nießbrauch für die Wanderer gemacht.
We have made it a reminder and an advantage for the wayfarers of the desert.
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).
Darum preise den Namen deines Allgewaltigen Herrn.
Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
Then glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.
Nein! Ich schwöre bei den Standorten der Sterne
But nay! I swear by the falling of stars;
So I swear by the setting of the stars.
- und das ist wahrlich, wenn ihr (nur) wüßtet, ein gewaltiger Schwur:
And most surely it is a very great oath if you only knew;
And verily that is indeed a great oath, if you but know.
Das ist wahrlich ein ehrwürdiger Qur'an
Most surely it is an honored Quran,
That (this) is indeed an honourable recitation (the Noble Qur'an).
in einem wohlverwahrten Buch,
In a book that is protected
In a Book well-guarded (with Allah in the heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz ).
das nur diejenigen berühren (dürfen), die vollkommen gereinigt sind;
None shall touch it save the purified ones.
Which (that Book with Allah) none can touch but the purified (i.e. the angels).
(er ist) eine Offenbarung vom Herrn der Weltenbewohner.
A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.
A Revelation (this Qur'an) from the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).
Wollt ihr denn über diese Aussage nur schön reden
Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?
Is it such a talk (this Qur'an) that you (disbelievers) deny?
und (als Dankbarkeit) für eure Versorgung soll euer Ableugnen sein?
And to give (it) the lie you make your means of subsistence.
And instead (of thanking Allah) for the provision He gives you, you deny (Him by disbelief)!
Wenn sie die Kehle erreicht,
Why is it not then that when it (soul) comes up to the throat,
Then why do you not (intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) reaches the throat?
während ihr dabei zuschaut
And you at that time look on - -
And you at the moment are looking on,
und Wir ihm näher sind als ihr - aber ihr könnt es nicht sehen -,
And We are nearer to it than you, but you do not see - -
But We (i.e. Our angels who take the soul) are nearer to him than you, but you see not, (Tafsir At-Tabari)
könntet ihr dann, wenn ihr doch nicht vor Gericht gestellt werden sollt (, wie ihr behauptet),
Then why is it not - - if you are not held under authority - -
Then why do you not - if you are exempt from the reckoning and recompense (punishment) -
sie zurückbringen, wenn ihr wahrhaftig seid?
That you send it (not) back - - if you are truthful?
Bring back the soul (to its body), if you are truthful?
Wenn er nun zu den (Allah) Nahegestellten gehört,
Then if he is one of those drawn nigh (to Allah),
Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabun (those brought near to Allah),
dann (wird es für ihn) Ruhe, duftende Pflanzen und einen Garten der Wonne (geben).
Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.
(There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of Delights (Paradise).
Und wenn er nun zu den Gefährten der rechten Seite gehört,
And if he is one of those on the right hand,
And if he (the dying person) be of those on the Right Hand,
so: Friede sei dir von den Gefährten der rechten Seite.
Then peace to you from those on the right hand.
Then there is safety and peace (from the Punishment of Allah) for those on the right Hand.
Wenn er aber zu den Leugnern, den Irregehenden gehört,
And if he is one of the rejecters, the erring ones,
But if he (the dying person) be of the denying (of the Resurrection), the erring (away from the Right Path of Islamic Monotheism),
dann wird ihm eine gastliche Aufnahme aus heißem Wasser (zuteil) werden,
He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,
Then for him is an entertainment with boiling water.
und das Erleiden des Höllenbrandes.
And burning in hell.
And burning in Hell-fire.
Dies ist wahrlich die reine Gewißheit.
Most surely this is a certain truth.
Verily, this! This is an absolute Truth with certainty.
Darum preise den Namen deines Allgewaltigen Herrn.
Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
So glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.