Al Waqi'a

1 When the Event inevitable cometh to pass,

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

1 When the Occurrence occurs,

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

2 And there can be no denial of its befalling.

2 There is, at its occurrence, no denial.

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

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

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

4 When the earth shall be shaken to its depths,

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

4 When the earth is shaken with convulsion

5 And the mountains shall be crumbled to atoms,

5 And the mountains will be powdered to dust,

5 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

6 Becoming dust scattered abroad,

6 So that they will become floating dust particles.

6 And become dust dispersing.

7 And ye shall be sorted out into three classes.

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

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 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).

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 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).

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 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).

10 And the forerunners, the forerunners -

11 These will be those Nearest to Allah:

11 These will be the nearest (to Allah).

11 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah]

12 In Gardens of Bliss:

12 In the Gardens of Delight (Paradise).

12 In the Gardens of Pleasure,

13 A number of people from those of old,

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

13 A [large] company of the former peoples

14 And a few from those of later times.

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

14 And a few of the later peoples,

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

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

15 On thrones woven [with ornament],

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

16 Reclining thereon, face to face.

16 Reclining on them, facing each other.

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

17 Immortal boys will go around them (serving),

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

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

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

20 And with fruits, any that they may select:

20 And with fruit that they may choose.

20 And fruit of what they select

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

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

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

23 Like unto Pearls well - guarded.

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

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

26 Only the saying, "Peace! Peace".

26 But only the saying of: Salam! Salam! (greetings with 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 those on the Right Hand - how (fortunate) will be those on 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 (They will be) among 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 among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another,

29 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

30 In shade long - extended,

30 And in shade long-extended,

30 And shade extended

31 By water flowing constantly,

31 And by water flowing constantly,

31 And water poured out

32 And fruit in abundance.

32 And fruit in plenty,

32 And fruit, abundant [and varied],

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

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

33 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,

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

34 And on couches or thrones, raised high.

34 And [upon] beds raised high.

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

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

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

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

36 And made them virgins.

36 And made them virgins,

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

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

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

38 For the Companions of the Right Hand.

38 For those on the Right Hand.

38 For the companions of the right [who are]

39 A (goodly) number from those of old,

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

39 A company of the former peoples

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

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

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 on the Left Hand - how (unfortunate) will be those on 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 fierce 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 shadow of black smoke,

43 And a shade of black smoke,

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

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

44 Neither cool nor beneficial.

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

45 Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,

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

46 And persisted obstinately in wickedness supreme!

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

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

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 "And also our forefathers?"

48 And our forefathers [as well]?"

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

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

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 "All will surely be gathered together for appointed Meeting 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 moreover, verily you the erring-ones, the deniers (of Resurrection)!

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

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

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

52 Will be eating from trees of zaqqum

53 "Then will ye fill your insides therewith,

53 "Then you will fill your bellies therewith,

53 And filling with it your bellies

54 "And drink Boiling Water on top of it:

54 "And drink boiling water on top of it.

54 And drinking on top of it from scalding water

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

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

55 And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

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

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

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 created you: then why do you believe not?

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

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

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

58 Have you seen that which you emit?

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

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

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

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 To transfigure you and create you in (forms) that 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 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)?

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

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 make it grow, or are We the Grower?

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

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 (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)

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

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

67 "Nay, but we are deprived!"

67 Rather, we have been deprived."

68 See ye the water which ye drink?

68 Then tell Me about the water that 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 who cause it from the rain-clouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?

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

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

71 See ye the Fire which ye kindle?

71 Then tell Me about the fire which you kindle.

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 who made the tree thereof to grow, or are We the Grower?

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 (of the Hell-fire in the Hereafter), and an article of use for the travellers (and all the others, in this world).

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

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

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

75 So I swear by the setting of the 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 verily that is indeed a great oath, if you but know.

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

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

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

77 Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an

78 In Book well - guarded,

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

78 In a Register well - protected;

79 Which none shall touch but those who are clean:

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

79 None touch it except the purified.

80 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).

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

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

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 Then why do you not (intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) reaches 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 the moment are looking on,

84 And you are at that time looking on -

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

85 But We (i.e. Our angels who take the soul) are nearer to him than you, but you see not, (Tafsir At-Tabari)

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

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 Bring back the soul (to its body), 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 (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabun (those brought near 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 (There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of Delights (Paradise).

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 (the dying person) be 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 there is safety and peace (from the Punishment of Allah) for 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 But if he (the dying person) be of the denying (of the Resurrection), the erring (away from the Right Path of Islamic Monotheism),

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

93 For him is Entertainment with Boiling Water.

93 Then for him is an entertainment with boiling water.

93 Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

94 And burning in Hell - Fire.

94 And burning in Hell-fire.

94 And burning in Hellfire

95 Verily, this is the Very Truth and Certainly.

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

95 Indeed, this is the true certainty,

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

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

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