| | Amatul Rahman Omar rendition of Surah The Event, The Inevitable, That Which is Coming(al-Waqi`ah)
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| 56:1 | | (Beware of the time) when the inevitable (and the promised) Event shall come to pass |
| 56:2 | | There is no denying its coming to pass |
| 56:3 | | (This event shall be) lowering (the status of some and) exalting (that of others) |
| 56:4 | | (This will take place) when the earth shall be shaken with a violent shakin |
| 56:5 | | And the mountains shall be completely shattered |
| 56:6 | | So that they shall all be reduced to particles of dust scattered about |
| 56:7 | | And (at that time) you shall be (sorted out into) three distinct categories |
| 56:8 | | (First) those that are blessed. How (lucky) the blessed will be |
| 56:9 | | And (then) those that are wretched, how (miserable) the condition of the wretched will be |
| 56:10 | | And (third) those that are foremost (in faith). They are by all means the foremost (in the Hereafter) |
| 56:11 | | It is they who have (really) achieved nearness (to their Lord) |
| 56:12 | | (They shall abide) in Gardens of bliss |
| 56:13 | | A large party of them (will hail) from the early (believers) |
| 56:14 | | While a few (of them will hail) from the later ones |
| 56:15 | | (They will be in the Garden seated) on couches inlaid (with gold and precious jewels) |
| 56:16 | | (They will be) reclining thereupon (and sitting) face to face |
| 56:17 | | (Their) young sons will go round about them, who will remain as young as ever |
| 56:18 | | Carrying goblets and (shining) beakers and cups (full) of pure and clean drin |
| 56:19 | | They will get no headache (or giddiness) from their (drinks), nor will they be inebriated and talk nonsense |
| 56:20 | | And (carrying) such fruits as they choose |
| 56:21 | | And (with) flesh of birds exactly to their taste |
| 56:22 | | And (there will be present) fair houris with lovely large eyes |
| 56:23 | | (Chaste) like pearls, well-guarded and well preserved |
| 56:24 | | (Such shall be) the reward of their (good) deeds |
| 56:25 | | There they shall hear no idle-talk, no sinful speech |
| 56:26 | | But (all that they hear on all sides will be) good and pure words (of salutation) - `Peace be, peace be. |
| 56:27 | | Those that are blessed - how (lucky) the blessed will be |
| 56:28 | | They shall abide amidst (the land of thornless) Sidrah (- Lote tree, a symbol of bliss) |
| 56:29 | | And (in the Garden of) clustered bananas |
| 56:30 | | And (in) extended shades |
| 56:31 | | And (near) water falling from heights |
| 56:32 | | And (amidst) abundant fruit |
| 56:33 | | (The season of) which is not limited, and (they are) never forbidden |
| 56:34 | | And (they will have) noble spouses |
| 56:35 | | Verily, We have made them (women) excellent and have raised them into a special new creation |
| 56:36 | | And have made them virgins, pure and undefiled |
| 56:37 | | They are the loving ones (of their husbands), suiting to their ages and matching them in every respect |
| 56:38 | | (They are meant) for the blessed ones |
| 56:39 | | (This group will consist of) a large party from the earlier people (of Islam) |
| 56:40 | | And a large party from the later ones |
| 56:41 | | But as for those that are wretched, how (sad) will be the plight of those that are wretched |
| 56:42 | | (They shall dwell) in the midst of (painfully) scorching winds and scalding water |
| 56:43 | | And (under) the shadow of black smoke |
| 56:44 | | (Which is) neither cool (to refresh) nor honourable nor of any good to please at all |
| 56:45 | | They, of course, lived a life of ease and abundance before this (in the present world) |
| 56:46 | | But (they) persisted in extreme sinfulness |
| 56:47 | | And they were wont to say, `Is it that when we are dead and reduced to dust and bones we shall then be raised to life (again) |
| 56:48 | | `And is it that our fathers of yore (shall also be raised to a new life with us)? |
| 56:49 | | Say, `Most surely, the earlier people and the later one |
| 56:50 | | `Shall all be gathered together at the fixed time of an appointed day |
| 56:51 | | `Then, O you that have gone astray and cried lies (to the truth) |
| 56:52 | | `You will certainly eat of Zaqqum-tree (a symbol of agony) |
| 56:53 | | `And will fill your bellies with it |
| 56:54 | | `Then you shall drink over it boiling water |
| 56:55 | | Lapping it down like the lapping of the camels that suffer from insatiable thirst |
| 56:56 | | This will be their (of the wretched ones) entertainment on the Day of Requital |
| 56:57 | | It is We Who have created you (the first time), why do you not then realise the reality (of the Resurrection) |
| 56:58 | | Have you given thought to (the sperm drop, your life-germ) that you emit |
| 56:59 | | Is it you that create it yourselves, or are We the Creator (of it) |
| 56:60 | | It is We that have ordained death for all of you. And We cannot be stopped from (it) |
| 56:61 | | From replacing you with beings similar to you, (or from) evolving you into a form which is unknown to you (at present) |
| 56:62 | | And you certainly know of the first evolution. Then, why do you not reflect |
| 56:63 | | Have you ever given thought to that which you sow |
| 56:64 | | Is it you that cause it grow or is it We Who are the Growers |
| 56:65 | | If We (so) pleased We could reduce it to chaff (before it is ripe and ready to be harvested). And then you would remain lamenting and talking bitterly |
| 56:66 | | (And saying,) `Surely, we have been left indebted |
| 56:67 | | `Rather we have been left with nothing (indeed we are finished). |
| 56:68 | | Have you ever given thought to the water that you drink |
| 56:69 | | Is it you who bring it down from the clouds, or is it We Who rain it |
| 56:70 | | If We (so) pleased We could make it brackish. Then why do you not give thanks |
| 56:71 | | Have you given thought to the fire which you kindle |
| 56:72 | | Is it you who produce the tree for (kindling) it (into fire) or is it We the producer (of it) |
| 56:73 | | We have made it a source of admonition (for the people) and a means to live upon for the needy and the wayfarer |
| 56:74 | | Glorify, therefore, the name of your Lord, the Incomparably Great |
| 56:75 | | As to me, I swear by the places and times of the revelation of the portions of the Qur'an |
| 56:76 | | And behold! it is a mighty oath, if you only care to know |
| 56:77 | | That this is most surely a Holy Qur'an (bestowing bounteous blessings of God) |
| 56:78 | | In a Book well preserved (in all its purity) |
| 56:79 | | No one can achieve true insight into it except those who are purified (by leading righteous lives) |
| 56:80 | | (It is) a revelation from the Lord of the worlds |
| 56:81 | | Is it this (Divine) discourse that you are the deniers of |
| 56:82 | | And do you make the denial of it your lot |
| 56:83 | | Why, then, when the soul (of the dying person) reaches the throat |
| 56:84 | | And you are at that time looking on (helplessly) |
| 56:85 | | And (when) We are nearer to him than you, though you do not see |
| 56:86 | | Why, then, if you are not governed by any authority and are not to be requited |
| 56:87 | | You do not bring it (- the soul) back (to the body of the dying person), if you are truthful (in your claim of being independent of the supreme authority) |
| 56:88 | | And if he (the departed person) belongs to those who have attained nearness (to God and are His chosen ones) |
| 56:89 | | Then (he will have) happiness, comfort and plenty and Garden of Bliss |
| 56:90 | | And if he (- the departed person) belongs to the blessed people |
| 56:91 | | Then (it will be said to him,) `Peace be upon you ever, (O you) of the blessed people! |
| 56:92 | | But if he belongs to those who deny the truth and are steeped in error |
| 56:93 | | Then (he will be offered) boiling water for an entertainment |
| 56:94 | | And burning in Hell |
| 56:95 | | Verily, this (fact) is a perfect certainty (not merely a certainty by inference or sight) |
| 56:96 | | Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Incomparably Great |
