| | Faridul Haque rendition of Surah The Event, The Inevitable, That Which is Coming(al-Waqi`ah)
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| 56:1 | | When the forthcoming event does occur |
| 56:2 | | Then none will be able to deny its occurrence |
| 56:3 | | The event will be abasing some, and exalting some |
| 56:4 | | When the earth will tremble, shivering |
| 56:5 | | And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits |
| 56:6 | | So they will become like fine dust, scattered in a shaft of light |
| 56:7 | | And you will become divided into three categories |
| 56:8 | | So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right |
| 56:9 | | And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left |
| 56:10 | | And those who surpassed have indeed excelled |
| 56:11 | | It is they who are the close ones |
| 56:12 | | They are in Gardens of peace |
| 56:13 | | A large group from the earlier generations |
| 56:14 | | And a few from the latter |
| 56:15 | | On studded thrones |
| 56:16 | | Reclining on them, facing each other |
| 56:17 | | Surrounded by immortal boys |
| 56:18 | | Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them |
| 56:19 | | Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses |
| 56:20 | | And fruits that they may like |
| 56:21 | | And meat of birds that they may wish |
| 56:22 | | And gorgeous eyed fair maidens |
| 56:23 | | Like pearls safely hidden |
| 56:24 | | The reward for what they did |
| 56:25 | | They will not hear any useless speech in it, or any sin |
| 56:26 | | Except the saying, “Peace, peace.&rdquo |
| 56:27 | | And those on the right - how (fortunate) are those on the right |
| 56:28 | | Among thorn-less lote-trees |
| 56:29 | | And clusters of banana plants |
| 56:30 | | And in everlasting shade |
| 56:31 | | And in perpetually flowing water |
| 56:32 | | And plenty of fruits |
| 56:33 | | That will neither finish, nor ever be stopped |
| 56:34 | | And raised couches |
| 56:35 | | We have indeed developed these women with an excellent development |
| 56:36 | | So made them as maidens |
| 56:37 | | The beloved of their husbands, of one age |
| 56:38 | | For those on the right |
| 56:39 | | A large group from the earlier generations |
| 56:40 | | And a large group from the latter |
| 56:41 | | And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left |
| 56:42 | | In scorching wind and boiling hot water |
| 56:43 | | And in the shadow of a burning smoke |
| 56:44 | | Which is neither cool nor is for respect |
| 56:45 | | Indeed they were among favours before this |
| 56:46 | | And were stubborn upon the great sin (of disbelief) |
| 56:47 | | And they used to say, “When we are dead and have turned into dust and bones, will we surely be raised again?&rdquo |
| 56:48 | | “And also our forefathers?&rdquo |
| 56:49 | | Proclaim, “Without doubt all – the former and the latter.&rdquo |
| 56:50 | | “They will all be gathered together – on the appointed time of the known day.&rdquo |
| 56:51 | | Then indeed you, the astray, the deniers |
| 56:52 | | You will indeed eat from the Zaqqum tree |
| 56:53 | | Then will fill your bellies with it |
| 56:54 | | And upon it, you will drink the hot boiling water |
| 56:55 | | Drinking the way thirsty camels drink |
| 56:56 | | This is their reception on the Day of Justice |
| 56:57 | | It is We Who created you, so why do you not accept the truth |
| 56:58 | | So what is your opinion regarding the semen you discharge |
| 56:59 | | Do you make a human out of it, or is it We Who create |
| 56:60 | | It is We Who have ordained death among you, and We have not been beaten |
| 56:61 | | In the matter of exchanging you for others, and to transform you into what you do not know |
| 56:62 | | And you have indeed learnt about the first creation, so why do you not ponder |
| 56:63 | | So what is your opinion regarding what you sow |
| 56:64 | | Is it you who cultivate it, or is it We Who develop it |
| 56:65 | | If We will We can make it like dry trampled hay, so you would keep crying out |
| 56:66 | | That, “We have indeed been penalised!&rdquo |
| 56:67 | | “In fact, we were unfortunate!&rdquo |
| 56:68 | | So what is your opinion regarding the water that you drink |
| 56:69 | | Is it you who caused it to descend from the cloud, or is it We Who cause it to descend |
| 56:70 | | If We will We can make it bitter, so why do you not give thanks |
| 56:71 | | So what is your opinion regarding the fire which you kindle |
| 56:72 | | It is you who grew its tree, or is it We Who create |
| 56:73 | | We have made it as a reminder of hell and as a utility for travellers in the jungle |
| 56:74 | | Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him) proclaim the Purity of the name of your Lord, the Greatest |
| 56:75 | | So I swear by the setting places of the stars |
| 56:76 | | And that is indeed a tremendous oath, if you understand |
| 56:77 | | This is indeed the noble Qur’an |
| 56:78 | | Kept in a secure Book |
| 56:79 | | None may touch it, except with ablution |
| 56:80 | | Sent down by the Lord Of The Creation |
| 56:81 | | So is this the matter regarding which you laze |
| 56:82 | | And you make its denial your share |
| 56:83 | | So why was it not, when the soul reaches up to the throat, |
| 56:84 | | Whereas you watch at that moment |
| 56:85 | | And We are nearer to him than you are, but you cannot see |
| 56:86 | | So why is it not, that if you are not to be repaid, |
| 56:87 | | That you bring it back, if you are truthful |
| 56:88 | | Then if the dying one is of those having proximity, |
| 56:89 | | Then is relief, and flowers – and Gardens of peace |
| 56:90 | | And if he is of those on the right, |
| 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 |
| 56:92 | | And if he is from the deniers, the astray, |
| 56:93 | | Then his reception is the hot boiling water |
| 56:94 | | And a hurling into the blazing fire |
| 56:95 | | This is indeed an utmost certainty |
| 56:96 | | Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him) proclaim the Purity of the name of your Lord, the Greatest |
