Al-Waqi'ah

Quran Text — Al-Waqi'ah

56:1 When the Inevitability takes place.

56:2 There will be no denying its occurrence.

56:3 Lowering, elevating.

56:4 When the earth is violently shaken.

56:5 And the mountains are reduced to fine dust.

56:6 Becoming dispersed dust.

56:7 You will be sorted into three categories.

56:8 Those on the Right—what of those on the Right?

56:9 And those on the Left—what of those on the Left?

56:10 And the forerunners, the foremost.

56:11 Those drawn near.

56:12 In the Gardens of Delight.

56:13 A multitude from the earliest generations.

56:14 And a few from the later ones.

56:15 Upon ornate thrones.

56:16 Facing each other.

56:17 Eternalized youths will circulate among them.

56:18 With pitchers and cups filled with a crystal-clear drink.

56:19 Which neither induces headaches nor intoxication.

56:20 And fruits of whatever they choose.

56:21 And the meat of birds that they crave.

56:22 And beautiful companions.

56:23 Resembling pristine pearls.

56:24 As a recompense for what they used to do.

56:25 There, they will hear no idle or sinful speech.

56:26 Only the words: “Peace, Peace.”

56:27 And those on the Right—what of those on the Right?

56:28 Amidst lush gardens.

56:29 And blooming, fragrant flowers.

56:30 Under vast, plentiful shades.

56:31 With abundant poured out water.

56:32 And an abundance of fruit.

56:33 Unending and unrestricted.

56:34 And elevated mattresses.

56:35 We created them uniquely.

56:36 And made them virginal and pure.

56:37 Loving and of equal age.

56:38 For those on the Right.

56:39 A multitude from the earliest generations.

56:40 And a multitude from the later ones.

56:41 And those on the Left—what of those on the Left?

56:42 In scorching winds and scalding water.

56:43 Under the shadow of dense, black smoke.

56:44 Neither cool nor refreshing.

56:45 They were indulged in luxury before that.

56:46 And they persisted in immense wrongdoing.

56:47 And they used to say, “After we die and become dust and bones, will we be resurrected?

56:48 And our ancestors as well?”

56:49 Say, “Certainly, the earlier and later generations.

56:50 Will be gathered together for the scheduled meeting of a known day.”

56:51 Then you, O misguided deniers.

56:52 Will eat from the Tree of Bitterness.

56:53 You will fill your bellies with it.

56:54 Then, on top of it, you will drink boiling fluids.

56:55 Drinking as parched camels do.

56:56 This is their hospitality on the Day of Reckoning.

56:57 We created you; if only you would believe.

56:58 Did you observe what you ejaculate?

56:59 Is it you who create it, or are We the ones who create?

56:60 We decreed death among you, and We won’t be outdone.

56:61 In replacing you with others like you, and evolving you into forms beyond your comprehension.

56:62 You are familiar with the first formation; why, then, don’t you reflect?

56:63 Did you see the crops you cultivate?

56:64 Is it you who make them grow, or are We the Grower?

56:65 If We wished, We could turn it into dry stubble, so you would remain in wonder.

56:66 “We are indebted.

56:67 We are deprived.”

56:68 Did you see the water that you drink?

56:69 Is it you who bring it down from the clouds, or are We the Sender?

56:70 If We willed, We could make it bitter; why, then, don’t you give thanks?

56:71 Did you see the fire that you kindle?

56:72 Is it you who produce its tree, or are We the Producer?

56:73 We made it a reminder and a vital resource for the users.

56:74 So, glorify the name of your Lord, the Most Great.

56:75 I swear by the positions of the stars.

56:76 It is a most significant oath, if you only knew.

56:77 It is a noble Quran.

56:78 In a safeguarded Book.

56:79 None but the purified shall touch it.

56:80 A revelation from the Lord of the universes.

56:81 Do you take this message lightly?

56:82 And make its denial your livelihood?

56:83 Then why, when it reaches the throat?

56:84 And you are intently watching at that moment.

56:85 We are closer to it than you are, yet you don’t perceive.

56:86 If you’re not to be held accountable.

56:87 Then bring it back, if what you say is true.

56:88 And if he was of those brought near.

56:89 Then pleasure, fragrance, and a Garden of Delight.

56:90 And if he is among those of the Right.

56:91 Then, “Peace to you,” from those of the Right.

56:92 And if he is among the deniers, the misguided.

56:93 Then hospitality of scalding water.

56:94 And immersion in a Blaze.

56:95 This is the absolute truth.

56:96 So, glorify the name of your Lord, the Magnificent.