Al Waqi'a

1 When the Occurrence occurs,

1 When the great event comes to pass,

1 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. When the event befalleth -

2 There is, at its occurrence, no denial.

2 There is no belying its coming to pass - -

2 There is no denying that it will befall -

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

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

3 Abasing (some), exalting (others);

4 When the earth is shaken with convulsion

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

4 When the earth is shaken with a shock

5 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

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

5 And the hills are ground to powder

6 And become dust dispersing.

6 So that they shall be as scattered dust.

6 So that they become a scattered dust,

7 And you become [of] three kinds:

7 And you shall be three sorts.

7 And ye will be three kinds:

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!

8 (First) those on the right hand; what of those on 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!

9 And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand ?

10 And the forerunners, the forerunners -

10 And the foremost are the foremost,

10 And the foremost in the race, the foremost in the race:

11 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah]

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

11 Those are they who will be brought nigh

12 In the Gardens of Pleasure,

12 In the gardens of bliss.

12 In gardens of delight;

13 A [large] company of the former peoples

13 A numerous company from among the first,

13 A multitude of those of old

14 And a few of the later peoples,

14 And a few from among the latter.

14 And a few of those of later time.

15 On thrones woven [with ornament],

15 On thrones decorated,

15 On lined couches,

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

16 Reclining on them, facing one another.

16 Reclining therein face to face.

17 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

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

17 There wait on them immortal youths

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

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

18 With bowls and ewers and a cup from a pure spring

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,

19 Wherefrom they get no aching of the head nor any madness,

20 And fruit of what they select

20 And fruits such as they choose,

20 And fruit that they prefer

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

21 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.

21 And flesh of fowls that they desire.

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

22 And pure, beautiful ones,

22 And (there are) fair ones with wide, lovely eyes,

23 The likenesses of pearls well - protected,

23 The like of the hidden pearls:

23 Like unto hidden pearls,

24 As reward for what they used to do.

24 A reward for what they used to do.

24 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,

25 There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination

26 Only a saying: "Peace, peace."

26 Except the word peace, peace.

26 (Naught) but the saying: Peace, (and again) 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!

27 And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand ?

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

28 Amid thornless lote - trees,

28 Among thornless lote - trees

29 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

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

29 And clustered plantains,

30 And shade extended

30 And extended shade,

30 And spreading shade,

31 And water poured out

31 And water flowing constantly,

31 And water gushing,

32 And fruit, abundant [and varied],

32 And abundant fruit,

32 And fruit in plenty

33 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,

33 Neither intercepted nor forbidden,

33 Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden,

34 And [upon] beds raised high.

34 And exalted thrones.

34 And raised couches;

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,

35 Lo! We have created them a (new) creation

36 And made them virgins,

36 Then We have made them virgins,

36 And made them virgins,

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

37 Loving, equals in age,

37 Lovers, friends,

38 For the companions of the right [who are]

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

38 For those on the right hand;

39 A company of the former peoples

39 A numerous company from among the first,

39 A multitude of those of old

40 And a company of the later peoples.

40 And a numerous company from among the last.

40 And a multitude of those of later time.

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!

41 And those on the left hand: What of those on the left hand ?

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

42 In hot wind and boiling water,

42 In scorching wind and scalding water

43 And a shade of black smoke,

43 And the shade of black smoke,

43 And shadow of black smoke,

44 Neither cool nor beneficial.

44 Neither cool nor honorable.

44 Neither cool nor refreshing.

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

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

45 Lo! heretofore they were effete with luxury

46 And they used to persist in the great violation,

46 And they persisted in the great violation.

46 And used to persist in the awful sin.

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?

47 And they used to say: When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised again,

48 And our forefathers [as well]?"

48 Or our fathers of yore?

48 And also our forefathers ?

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

49 Say: The first and the last,

49 Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Lo! those of old and those of later time

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.

50 Will all be brought together to the tryst of an appointed day.

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

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

51 Then lo! ye, the erring, the deniers,

52 Will be eating from trees of zaqqum

52 Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,

52 Ye verily will eat of a tree called Zaqqum

53 And filling with it your bellies

53 And fill (your) bellies with it;

53 And will fill your bellies therewith;

54 And drinking on top of it from scalding water

54 Then drink over it of boiling water;

54 And thereon ye will drink of boiling water,

55 And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

55 And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.

55 Drinking even as the camel drinketh.

56 That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.

56 This is their entertainment on the day of requital.

56 This will be their welcome on the Day of Judgment.

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

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

57 We created you. Will ye then admit the truth ?

58 Have you seen that which you emit?

58 Have you considered the seed?

58 Have ye seen that which ye emit ?

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

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

59 Do ye create it or are We the Creator ?

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,

60 We mete out death among you, and We are not to be outrun,

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.

61 That We may transfigure you and make you what ye 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?

62 And verily ye know the first creation. Why, then, do ye not reflect ?

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

63 Have you considered what you sow?

63 Have ye seen that which ye cultivate ?

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?

64 Is it ye who foster it, or are We the Fosterer ?

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:

65 If We willed, We verily could make it chaff, then would ye cease not to exclaim:

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

66 Surely we are burdened with debt:

66 Lo! we are laden with debt!

67 Rather, we have been deprived."

67 Nay! we are deprived.

67 Nay, but we are deprived!

68 And have you seen the water that you drink?

68 Have you considered the water which you drink?

68 Have ye observed the water which ye 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?

69 Is it ye who shed it from the raincloud, or are We the Shedder ?

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?

70 If We willed We verily could make it bitter. Why then, give ye not thanks ?

71 And have you seen the fire that you ignite?

71 Have you considered the fire which you strike?

71 Have ye observed the fire which ye strike out;

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?

72 Was it ye who made the tree thereof to grow, or were We the grower ?

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.

73 We, even We, appointed it a memorial and a comfort for the dwellers in the wilderness.

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

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

74 Therefor (O Muhammad), praise the name of thy Lord, the Tremendous.

75 Then I swear by the setting of the stars,

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

75 Nay, I swear by the places of the 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;

76 And lo! that verily is a tremendous oath, if ye but knew -

77 Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an

77 Most surely it is an honored Quran,

77 That (this) is indeed a noble Qur'an

78 In a Register well - protected;

78 In a book that is protected

78 In a Book kept hidden

79 None touch it except the purified.

79 None shall touch it save the purified ones.

79 Which none toucheth save the purified,

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

80 A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.

80 A revelation from 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?

81 Is it this Statement that ye scorn,

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.

82 And make denial thereof your livelihood ?

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,

83 Why, then, when (the soul) cometh up to the throat (of the dying)

84 And you are at that time looking on -

84 And you at that time look on - -

84 And ye are at that moment looking

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 - -

85 - And We are nearer unto him than ye are, but ye see not -

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 - -

86 Why then, if ye are not in bondage (unto Us),

87 Bring it back, if you should be truthful?

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

87 Do ye not force it back, if ye 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),

88 Thus if he is of those brought nigh,

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

89 Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.

89 Then breath of life, and plenty, and a Garden of delight.

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

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

90 And if he is 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.

91 Then (the greeting) "Peace be unto thee" 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,

92 But if he is of the rejecters, the erring,

93 Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

93 He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,

93 Then the welcome will be boiling water

94 And burning in Hellfire

94 And burning in hell.

94 And roasting at hell - fire.

95 Indeed, this is the true certainty,

95 Most surely this is a certain truth.

95 Lo! this is certain truth.

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

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

96 Therefor (O Muhammad) praise the name of thy Lord, the Tremendous.