Al-Waaqia

When the Occurrence occurs

There is, at its occurrence, no denial

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

When the earth is shaken with convulsion

And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

And become dust dispersing

And you become [of] three kinds

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

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

And the forerunners, the forerunners

Those are the ones brought near [to Allah]

In the Gardens of Pleasure

A [large] company of the former peoples

And a few of the later peoples

On thrones woven [with ornament]

Reclining on them, facing each other

There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

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

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

And fruit of what they select

And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire

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

The likenesses of pearls well-protected

As reward for what they used to do

They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin

Only a saying: "Peace, peace

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

[They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed

And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

And shade extended

And water poured out

And fruit, abundant [and varied]

Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden

And [upon] beds raised high

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

And made them virgins

Devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age

For the companions of the right [who are]

A company of the former peoples

And a company of the later peoples

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

[They will be] in scorching fire and scalding water

And a shade of black smoke

Neither cool nor beneficial

Indeed they were, before that, indulging in affluence

And they used to persist in the great violation

And they used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected

And our forefathers [as well]

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

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

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

Will be eating from trees of zaqqum

And filling with it your bellies

And drinking on top of it from scalding water

And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels

That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense

We have created you, so why do you not believe

Have you seen that which you emit

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

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

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

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

And have you seen that [seed] which you sow

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

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

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

Rather, we have been deprived

And have you seen the water that you drink

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

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

And have you seen the fire that you ignite

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

We have made it a reminder and provision for the travelers

So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great

Then I swear by the setting of the stars

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

Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an

In a Register well-protected

None touch it except the purified

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

Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent

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

Then why, when the soul at death reaches the throat

And you are at that time looking on

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

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

Bring it back, if you should be truthful

And if the deceased was of those brought near to Allah

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

And if he was of the companions of the right

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

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

Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

And burning in Hellfire

Indeed, this is the true certainty

So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great