Al Waqi'a

1 When the Occurrence occurs,

1 When the great event comes to pass,

2 There is, at its occurrence, no denial.

2 There is no belying its coming to pass - -

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

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

4 When the earth is shaken with convulsion

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

5 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

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

6 And become dust dispersing.

6 So that they shall be as scattered dust.

7 And you become [of] three kinds:

7 And you shall be three sorts.

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 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 And the forerunners, the forerunners -

10 And the foremost are the foremost,

11 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah]

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

12 In the Gardens of Pleasure,

12 In the gardens of bliss.

13 A [large] company of the former peoples

13 A numerous company from among the first,

14 And a few of the later peoples,

14 And a few from among the latter.

15 On thrones woven [with ornament],

15 On thrones decorated,

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

16 Reclining on them, facing one another.

17 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

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

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 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 And fruit of what they select

20 And fruits such as they choose,

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

21 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.

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

22 And pure, beautiful ones,

23 The likenesses of pearls well - protected,

23 The like of the hidden 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 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,

26 Only a saying: "Peace, peace."

26 Except the word peace, peace.

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 [They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed

28 Amid thornless lote - trees,

29 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

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

30 And shade extended

30 And extended shade,

31 And water poured out

31 And water flowing constantly,

32 And fruit, abundant [and varied],

32 And abundant fruit,

33 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,

33 Neither intercepted nor forbidden,

34 And [upon] beds raised high.

34 And exalted thrones.

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 And made them virgins,

36 Then We have made them virgins,

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

37 Loving, equals in age,

38 For the companions of the right [who are]

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

39 A company of the former peoples

39 A numerous company from among the first,

40 And a company of the later peoples.

40 And a numerous company from among the last.

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 [They will be] in scorching fire and scalding water

42 In hot wind and boiling water,

43 And a shade of black smoke,

43 And the shade of black smoke,

44 Neither cool nor beneficial.

44 Neither cool nor honorable.

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

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

46 And they used to persist in the great violation,

46 And they persisted in the great violation.

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 And our forefathers [as well]?"

48 Or our fathers of yore?

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

49 Say: The first and the last,

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

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

52 Will be eating from trees of zaqqum

52 Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,

53 And filling with it your bellies

53 And fill (your) bellies with it;

54 And drinking on top of it from scalding water

54 Then drink over it of boiling water;

55 And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

55 And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.

56 That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.

56 This is their entertainment on the day of requital.

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

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

58 Have you seen that which you emit?

58 Have you considered the seed?

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

63 Have you considered what you sow?

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

66 Surely we are burdened with debt:

67 Rather, we have been deprived."

67 Nay! we are deprived.

68 And have you seen the water that you drink?

68 Have you considered the water which 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 that send it down from the clouds, or are We the senders?

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 And have you seen the fire that you ignite?

71 Have you considered the fire which you strike?

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

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

75 Then I swear by the setting of the stars,

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

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 Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an

77 Most surely it is an honored Quran,

78 In a Register well - protected;

78 In a book that is protected

79 None touch it except the purified.

79 None shall touch it save the purified ones.

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

80 A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.

81 Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent

81 Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?

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 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 And you are at that time looking on -

84 And you at that time look on - -

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 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 Bring it back, if you should be truthful?

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

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

89 Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.

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

90 And if he is one 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 peace to you from those on the right hand.

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

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

93 Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

93 He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,

94 And burning in Hellfire

94 And burning in hell.

95 Indeed, this is the true certainty,

95 Most surely this is a certain truth.

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

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