In the name of Allah,
the Gracious, the Merciful
- When the inevitable occurs.
- Of its occurrence, there is no denial.
- Bringing low, raising high.
- When the earth is shaken with a shock.
- And the mountains are crushed and crumbled.
- And they become scattered dust.
- And you become three classes.
- Those on the Right—what of those on the
Right? - And those on the Left—what of those on the
Left? - And the forerunners, the forerunners.
- Those are the nearest.
- In the Gardens of Bliss.
- A throng from the ancients.
- And a small band from the latecomers.
- On luxurious furnishings.
- Reclining on them, facing one another.
- Serving them will be immortalized youth.
- With cups, pitchers, and sparkling drinks.
- Causing them neither headache, nor intoxication.
- And fruits of their choice.
- And meat of birds that they may desire.
- And lovely companions.
- The likenesses of treasured pearls.
- As a reward for what they used to do.
- Therein they will hear no nonsense, and no
accusations. - But only the greeting: “Peace, peace.”
- And those on the Right—what of those on
the Right? - In lush orchards.
- And sweet-smelling plants.
- And extended shade.
- And outpouring water.
- And abundant fruit.
- Neither withheld, nor forbidden.
- And uplifted mattresses.
- We have created them of special creation.
- And made them virgins.
- Tender and un-aging.
- For those on the Right.
- A throng from the ancients.
- And a throng from the latecomers.
- And those on the Left—what of those on
the Left? - Amid searing wind and boiling water.
- And a shadow of thick smoke.
- Neither cool, nor refreshing.
- They had lived before that in luxury.
- And they used to persist in immense
wrongdoing. - And they used to say, “When we are dead
and turned into dust and bones, are we to be
resurrected? - And our ancient ancestors too?”
- Say, “The first and the last.
- Will be gathered for the appointment of a
familiar Day.” - Then you, you misguided, who deny the
truth. - Will be eating from the Tree of Bitterness.
- Will be filling your bellies with it.
- Will be drinking on top of it boiling water.
- Drinking like thirsty camels drink.
- That is their hospitality on the Day of Retribution.
- We created you—if only you would believe!
- Have you seen what you ejaculate?
- Is it you who create it, or are We the Creator?
- We have decreed death among you, and
We will not be outstripped. - In replacing you with your likes, and transforming you into what you do not know.
- You have known the first formation; if only
you would remember. - Have you seen what you cultivate?
- Is it you who make it grow, or are We the
Grower? - If We will, We can turn it into rubble; then
you will lament. - “We are penalized.
- No, we are being deprived.”
- Have you seen the water you drink?
- Is it you who sent it down from the clouds,
or are We the Sender? - If We will, We can make it salty. Will you
not be thankful? - Have you seen the fire you kindle?
- Is it you who produce its tree, or are We
the Producer? - We have made it a reminder, and a comfort
for the users. - So glorify the Name of your Great Lord.
- I swear by the locations of the stars.
- It is an oath, if you only knew, that is tremendous.
- It is a noble Quran.
- In a well-protected Book.
- None can grasp it except the purified.
- A revelation from the Lord of the Worlds.
- Is it this discourse that you take so lightly?
- And you make it your livelihood to deny it?
- So when it has reached the throat.
- As you are looking on.
- We are nearer to it than you are, but you
do not see. - If you are not held to account.
- Then bring it back, if you are truthful.
- But if he is one of those brought near.
- Then happiness, and flowers, and Garden
of Delights. - And if he is one of those on the Right.
- Then, “Peace upon you,” from those on the
Right. - But if he is one of the deniers, the mistaken.
- Then a welcome of Inferno.
- And burning in Hell.
- This is the certain truth.
- So glorify the Name of your Lord, the Magnificent