[Waqia`h 56:1] When the forthcoming event does occur.

[Waqia`h 56:2] Then none will be able to deny its occurrence.

[Waqia`h 56:3] The event will be abasing some, and exalting some.

[Waqia`h 56:4] When the earth will tremble, shivering.

[Waqia`h 56:5] And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits.

[Waqia`h 56:6] So they will become like fine dust, scattered in a shaft of light.

[Waqia`h 56:7] And you will become divided into three categories.

[Waqia`h 56:8] So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right!

[Waqia`h 56:9] And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left!

[Waqia`h 56:10] And those who surpassed have indeed excelled.

[Waqia`h 56:11] It is they who are the close ones.

[Waqia`h 56:12] They are in Gardens of peace.

[Waqia`h 56:13] A large group from the earlier generations.

[Waqia`h 56:14] And a few from the latter.

[Waqia`h 56:15] On studded thrones.

[Waqia`h 56:16] Reclining on them, facing each other.

[Waqia`h 56:17] Surrounded by immortal boys.

[Waqia`h 56:18] Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them.

[Waqia`h 56:19] Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses.

[Waqia`h 56:20] And fruits that they may like.

[Waqia`h 56:21] And meat of birds that they may wish.

[Waqia`h 56:22] And gorgeous eyed fair maidens.

[Waqia`h 56:23] Like pearls safely hidden.

[Waqia`h 56:24] The reward for what they did.

[Waqia`h 56:25] They will not hear any useless speech in it, or any sin.

[Waqia`h 56:26] Except the saying, “Peace, peace.”

[Waqia`h 56:27] And those on the right - how (fortunate) are those on the right!

[Waqia`h 56:28] Among thorn-less lote-trees.

[Waqia`h 56:29] And clusters of banana plants.

[Waqia`h 56:30] And in everlasting shade.

[Waqia`h 56:31] And in perpetually flowing water.

[Waqia`h 56:32] And plenty of fruits.

[Waqia`h 56:33] That will neither finish, nor ever be stopped.

[Waqia`h 56:34] And raised couches.

[Waqia`h 56:35] We have indeed developed these women with an excellent development.

[Waqia`h 56:36] So made them as maidens.

[Waqia`h 56:37] The beloved of their husbands, of one age.

[Waqia`h 56:38] For those on the right.

Section 2

[Waqia`h 56:39] A large group from the earlier generations.

[Waqia`h 56:40] And a large group from the latter.

[Waqia`h 56:41] And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left!

[Waqia`h 56:42] In scorching wind and boiling hot water.

[Waqia`h 56:43] And in the shadow of a burning smoke.

[Waqia`h 56:44] Which is neither cool nor is for respect.

[Waqia`h 56:45] Indeed they were among favours before this.

[Waqia`h 56:46] And were stubborn upon the great sin (of disbelief).

[Waqia`h 56:47] And they used to say, “When we are dead and have turned into dust and bones, will we surely be raised again?”

[Waqia`h 56:48] “And also our forefathers?”

[Waqia`h 56:49] Proclaim, “Without doubt all – the former and the latter.”

[Waqia`h 56:50] “They will all be gathered together – on the appointed time of the known day.”

[Waqia`h 56:51] Then indeed you, the astray, the deniers -

[Waqia`h 56:52] You will indeed eat from the Zaqqum tree.

[Waqia`h 56:53] Then will fill your bellies with it.

[Waqia`h 56:54] And upon it, you will drink the hot boiling water.

[Waqia`h 56:55] Drinking the way thirsty camels drink.

[Waqia`h 56:56] This is their reception on the Day of Justice.

[Waqia`h 56:57] It is We Who created you, so why do you not accept the truth?

[Waqia`h 56:58] So what is your opinion regarding the semen you discharge?

[Waqia`h 56:59] Do you make a human out of it, or is it We Who create?

[Waqia`h 56:60] It is We Who have ordained death among you, and We have not been beaten -

[Waqia`h 56:61] In the matter of exchanging you for others, and to transform you into what you do not know.

[Waqia`h 56:62] And you have indeed learnt about the first creation, so why do you not ponder?

[Waqia`h 56:63] So what is your opinion regarding what you sow?

[Waqia`h 56:64] Is it you who cultivate it, or is it We Who develop it?

[Waqia`h 56:65] If We will We can make it like dry trampled hay, so you would keep crying out.

[Waqia`h 56:66] That, “We have indeed been penalised!”

[Waqia`h 56:67] “In fact, we were unfortunate!”

[Waqia`h 56:68] So what is your opinion regarding the water that you drink?

[Waqia`h 56:69] Is it you who caused it to descend from the cloud, or is it We Who cause it to descend?

[Waqia`h 56:70] If We will We can make it bitter, so why do you not give thanks?

[Waqia`h 56:71] So what is your opinion regarding the fire which you kindle?

[Waqia`h 56:72] It is you who grew its tree, or is it We Who create?

[Waqia`h 56:73] We have made it as a reminder of hell and as a utility for travellers in the jungle.

Section 3

[Waqia`h 56:74] Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him) proclaim the Purity of the name of your Lord, the Greatest.

[Waqia`h 56:75] So I swear by the setting places of the stars.

[Waqia`h 56:76] And that is indeed a tremendous oath, if you understand.

[Waqia`h 56:77] This is indeed the noble Qur’an.

[Waqia`h 56:78] Kept in a secure Book.

[Waqia`h 56:79] None may touch it, except with ablution.

[Waqia`h 56:80] Sent down by the Lord Of The Creation.

[Waqia`h 56:81] So is this the matter regarding which you laze?

[Waqia`h 56:82] And you make its denial your share?

[Waqia`h 56:83] So why was it not, when the soul reaches up to the throat, -

[Waqia`h 56:84] Whereas you watch at that moment!

[Waqia`h 56:85] And We are nearer to him than you are, but you cannot see.

[Waqia`h 56:86] So why is it not, that if you are not to be repaid, -

[Waqia`h 56:87] That you bring it back, if you are truthful?

[Waqia`h 56:88] Then if the dying one is of those having proximity, -

[Waqia`h 56:89] Then is relief, and flowers – and Gardens of peace.

[Waqia`h 56:90] And if he is of those on the right, -

[Waqia`h 56:91] Then upon you is the greetings of peace (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), from those on the right.

[Waqia`h 56:92] And if he is from the deniers, the astray, -

[Waqia`h 56:93] Then his reception is the hot boiling water.

[Waqia`h 56:94] And a hurling into the blazing fire.

[Waqia`h 56:95] This is indeed an utmost certainty.

[Waqia`h 56:96] Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him) proclaim the Purity of the name of your Lord, the Greatest.