Al Waqi'a

1 When the Event inevitable cometh to pass,

1 When the great event comes to pass,

1 When the Occurrence occurs,

2 Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming.

2 There is no belying its coming to pass - -

2 There is, at its occurrence, no denial.

3 (Many) will it bring low; (many) will it exalt;

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

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

4 When the earth shall be shaken to its depths,

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

4 When the earth is shaken with convulsion

5 And the mountains shall be crumbled to atoms,

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

5 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

6 Becoming dust scattered abroad,

6 So that they shall be as scattered dust.

6 And become dust dispersing.

7 And ye shall be sorted out into three classes.

7 And you shall be three sorts.

7 And you become [of] three kinds:

8 Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand; - What will be the Companions of the Right Hand?

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

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

9 And the Companions of the Left Hand, - what will be the Companions of the Left Hand?

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

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

10 And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter).

10 And the foremost are the foremost,

10 And the forerunners, the forerunners -

11 These will be those Nearest to Allah:

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

11 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah]

12 In Gardens of Bliss:

12 In the gardens of bliss.

12 In the Gardens of Pleasure,

13 A number of people from those of old,

13 A numerous company from among the first,

13 A [large] company of the former peoples

14 And a few from those of later times.

14 And a few from among the latter.

14 And a few of the later peoples,

15 (They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones),

15 On thrones decorated,

15 On thrones woven [with ornament],

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

16 Reclining on them, facing one another.

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

17 Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness),

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

17 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

18 With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear - flowing fountains:

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

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

19 No after - ache will they receive therefrom, nor will they suffer intoxication:

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

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

20 And with fruits, any that they may select:

20 And fruits such as they choose,

20 And fruit of what they select

21 And the flesh of fowls, any that they may desire.

21 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.

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

22 And (there will be) Companions with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes, -

22 And pure, beautiful ones,

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

23 Like unto Pearls well - guarded.

23 The like of the hidden pearls:

23 The likenesses of pearls well - protected,

24 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life).

24 A reward for what they used to do.

24 As reward for what they used to do.

25 Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill, -

25 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,

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

26 Only the saying, "Peace! Peace".

26 Except the word peace, peace.

26 Only a saying: "Peace, peace."

27 The Companions of the Right Hand, - what will be the Companions of the Right Hand?

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

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

28 (They will be) among Lote - trees without thorns,

28 Amid thornless lote - trees,

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

29 Among Talh trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above another, -

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

29 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

30 In shade long - extended,

30 And extended shade,

30 And shade extended

31 By water flowing constantly,

31 And water flowing constantly,

31 And water poured out

32 And fruit in abundance.

32 And abundant fruit,

32 And fruit, abundant [and varied],

33 Whose season is not limited, nor (supply) forbidden,

33 Neither intercepted nor forbidden,

33 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,

34 And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high.

34 And exalted thrones.

34 And [upon] beds raised high.

35 We have created (their Companions) of special creation.

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

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

36 And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), -

36 Then We have made them virgins,

36 And made them virgins,

37 Beloved (by nature), equal in age, -

37 Loving, equals in age,

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

38 For the Companions of the Right Hand.

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

38 For the companions of the right [who are]

39 A (goodly) number from those of old,

39 A numerous company from among the first,

39 A company of the former peoples

40 And a (goodly) number from those of later times.

40 And a numerous company from among the last.

40 And a company of the later peoples.

41 The Companions of the Left Hand, - what will be the Companions of the Left Hand?

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

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

42 (They will be) in the midst of a Fierce Blast of Fire and in Boiling Water,

42 In hot wind and boiling water,

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

43 And in the shades of Black Smoke:

43 And the shade of black smoke,

43 And a shade of black smoke,

44 Nothing (will there be) to refresh, nor to please:

44 Neither cool nor honorable.

44 Neither cool nor beneficial.

45 For that they were wont to be indulged, before that, in wealth (and luxury),

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

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

46 And persisted obstinately in wickedness supreme!

46 And they persisted in the great violation.

46 And they used to persist in the great violation,

47 And they used to say, "What! when we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised up again? -

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 die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?

48 "(We) and our fathers of old?"

48 Or our fathers of yore?

48 And our forefathers [as well]?"

49 Say: "Yea, those of old and those of later times,

49 Say: The first and the last,

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

50 "All will certainly be gathered together for the meeting appointed for a Day well - known.

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

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

51 "Then will ye truly, - O ye that go wrong, and treat (Truth) as Falsehood! -

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

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

52 "Ye will surely taste of the Tree of Zaqqum.

52 Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,

52 Will be eating from trees of zaqqum

53 "Then will ye fill your insides therewith,

53 And fill (your) bellies with it;

53 And filling with it your bellies

54 "And drink Boiling Water on top of it:

54 Then drink over it of boiling water;

54 And drinking on top of it from scalding water

55 "Indeed ye shall drink like diseased camels raging with thirst!"

55 And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.

55 And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

56 Such will be their entertainment on the Day of Requital!

56 This is their entertainment on the day of requital.

56 That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.

57 It is We Who have created you: why will ye not witness the Truth?

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

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

58 Do ye then see? - The (human Seed) that ye throw out, -

58 Have you considered the seed?

58 Have you seen that which you emit?

59 Is it ye who create it, or are We the Creators?

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

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

60 We have decreed Death to be your common lot, and We are not to be frustrated

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

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

61 from changing your Forms and creating you (again) in (forms) that ye know not.

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

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

62 And ye certainly know already the first form of creation: why then do ye not celebrate His praises?

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

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

63 See ye the seed that ye sow in the ground?

63 Have you considered what you sow?

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

64 Is it ye that cause it to grow, or are We the Cause?

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

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

65 Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry powder, and ye would be left in wonderment,

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 could make it [dry] debris, and you would remain in wonder,

66 (Saying), "We are indeed left with debts (for nothing):

66 Surely we are burdened with debt:

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

67 "Indeed are we shut out (of the fruits of our labour)"

67 Nay! we are deprived.

67 Rather, we have been deprived."

68 See ye the water which ye drink?

68 Have you considered the water which you drink?

68 And have you seen the water that you drink?

69 Do ye bring it down (in rain) from the cloud or do We?

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

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

70 Were it Our Will, We could make it salt (and unpalatable): then why do ye not give thanks?

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

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

71 See ye the Fire which ye kindle?

71 Have you considered the fire which you strike?

71 And have you seen the fire that you ignite?

72 Is it ye who grow the tree which feeds the fire, or do We grow it?

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

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

73 We have made it a memorial (of Our handiwork), and an article of comfort and convenience for the denizens of deserts.

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

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

74 Then celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord, the Supreme!

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

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

75 Furthermore I call to witness the setting of the Stars, -

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

75 Then I swear by the setting of the stars,

76 And that is indeed a mighty adjuration if ye but knew, -

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

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

77 That this is indeed a qur'an Most Honourable,

77 Most surely it is an honored Quran,

77 Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an

78 In Book well - guarded,

78 In a book that is protected

78 In a Register well - protected;

79 Which none shall touch but those who are clean:

79 None shall touch it save the purified ones.

79 None touch it except the purified.

80 A Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds.

80 A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.

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

81 Is it such a Message that ye would hold in light esteem?

81 Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?

81 Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent

82 And have ye made it your livelihood that ye should declare it false?

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

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

83 Then why do ye not (intervene) when (the soul of the dying man) reaches the throat, -

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

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

84 And ye the while (sit) looking on, -

84 And you at that time look on - -

84 And you are at that time looking on -

85 But We are nearer to him than ye, and yet see not, -

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

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

86 Then why do ye not, - If you are exempt from (future) account, -

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

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

87 Call back the soul, if ye are true (in the claim of independence)?

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

87 Bring it back, if you should be truthful?

88 Thus, then, if he be of those Nearest to Allah,

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

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

89 (There is for him) Rest and Satisfaction, and a Garden of Delights.

89 Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.

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

90 And if he be of the Companions of the Right Hand,

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

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

91 (For him is the salutation), "Peace be unto thee", from the Companions of the Right Hand.

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

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

92 And if he be of those who treat (Truth) as Falsehood, who go wrong,

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

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

93 For him is Entertainment with Boiling Water.

93 He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,

93 Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

94 And burning in Hell - Fire.

94 And burning in hell.

94 And burning in Hellfire

95 Verily, this is the Very Truth and Certainly.

95 Most surely this is a certain truth.

95 Indeed, this is the true certainty,

96 So celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord, the Supreme.

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

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