Al Waqi'a

1 When the Occurrence occurs,

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

2 There is, at its occurrence, no denial.

2 And there can be no denial of its befalling.

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

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

4 When the earth is shaken with convulsion

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

5 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

5 And the mountains will be powdered to dust,

6 And become dust dispersing.

6 So that they will become floating dust particles.

7 And you become [of] three kinds:

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

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

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).

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

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).

10 And the forerunners, the forerunners -

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).

11 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah]

11 These will be the nearest (to Allah).

12 In the Gardens of Pleasure,

12 In the Gardens of Delight (Paradise).

13 A [large] company of the former peoples

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

14 And a few of the later peoples,

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

15 On thrones woven [with ornament],

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

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

16 Reclining thereon, face to face.

17 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

17 Immortal boys will go around them (serving),

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

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

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

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

20 And fruit of what they select

20 And with fruit that they may choose.

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

21 And with the flesh of fowls that they desire.

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

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

23 The likenesses of pearls well - protected,

23 Like unto preserved pearls.

24 As reward for what they used to do.

24 A reward for what they used to do.

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

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

26 Only a saying: "Peace, peace."

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

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

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

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

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

29 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

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

30 And shade extended

30 And in shade long-extended,

31 And water poured out

31 And by water flowing constantly,

32 And fruit, abundant [and varied],

32 And fruit in plenty,

33 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,

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

34 And [upon] beds raised high.

34 And on couches or thrones, raised high.

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

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

36 And made them virgins,

36 And made them virgins.

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

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

38 For the companions of the right [who are]

38 For those on the Right Hand.

39 A company of the former peoples

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

40 And a company of the later peoples.

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

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

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

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

42 In fierce hot wind and boiling water,

43 And a shade of black smoke,

43 And shadow of black smoke,

44 Neither cool nor beneficial.

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

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

45 Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,

46 And they used to persist in the great violation,

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

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: "When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be resurrected?

48 And our forefathers [as well]?"

48 "And also our forefathers?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

52 Will be eating from trees of zaqqum

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

53 And filling with it your bellies

53 "Then you will fill your bellies therewith,

54 And drinking on top of it from scalding water

54 "And drink boiling water on top of it.

55 And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

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

56 That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.

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

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

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

58 Have you seen that which you emit?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)?

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

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

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

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

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

65 Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would be regretful (or left in wonderment) [Tafsir Ibn Kathir].

66 [Saying], "Indeed, we are [now] in 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)

67 Rather, we have been deprived."

67 "Nay, but we are deprived!"

68 And have you seen the water that you drink?

68 Then tell Me about the water that you drink.

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

69 Is it you who cause it from the rain-clouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?

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

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

71 And have you seen the fire that you ignite?

71 Then tell Me about the fire which you kindle.

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

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

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

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).

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

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

75 Then I swear by the setting of the stars,

75 So I swear by the setting of the stars.

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

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

77 Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an

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

78 In a Register well - protected;

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

79 None touch it except the purified.

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

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

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

81 Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent

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

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

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

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

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

84 And you are at that time looking on -

84 And you at the moment are looking on,

85 And Our angels are nearer to him 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)

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

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

87 Bring it back, if you should be truthful?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

91 Then there is safety and peace (from the Punishment of Allah) for those on the right Hand.

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

92 But if he (the dying person) be of the denying (of the Resurrection), the erring (away from the Right Path of Islamic Monotheism),

93 Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

93 Then for him is an entertainment with boiling water.

94 And burning in Hellfire

94 And burning in Hell-fire.

95 Indeed, this is the true certainty,

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

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

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