Surah Al Waqiah

Quran Chapter 56

In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.

1When the Inevitability takes place.

2There will be no denying its occurrence.

3Lowering, elevating.

4When the earth is violently shaken.

5And the mountains are reduced to fine dust.

6Becoming dispersed dust.

7You will be sorted into three categories.

8Those on the Right—what of those on the Right?

9And those on the Left—what of those on the Left?

10And the forerunners, the foremost.

11Those drawn near.

12In the Gardens of Delight.

13A multitude from the earliest generations.

14And a few from the later ones.

15Upon ornate thrones.

16Facing each other.

17Eternalized youths will circulate among them.

18With pitchers and cups filled with a crystal-clear drink.

19Which neither induces headaches nor intoxication.

20And fruits of whatever they choose.

21And the meat of birds that they crave.

22And beautiful companions.

23Resembling pristine pearls.

24As a recompense for what they used to do.

25There, they will hear no idle or sinful speech.

26Only the words: “Peace, Peace.”

27And those on the Right—what of those on the Right?

28Amidst lush gardens.

29And blooming, fragrant flowers.

30Under vast, plentiful shades.

31With abundant poured out water.

32And an abundance of fruit.

33Unending and unrestricted.

34And elevated mattresses.

35We created them uniquely.

36And made them virginal and pure.

37Loving and of equal age.

38For those on the Right.

39A multitude from the earliest generations.

40And a multitude from the later ones.

41And those on the Left—what of those on the Left?

42In scorching winds and scalding water.

43Under the shadow of dense, black smoke.

44Neither cool nor refreshing.

45They were indulged in luxury before that.

46And they persisted in immense wrongdoing.

47And they used to say, “After we die and become dust and bones, will we be resurrected?

48And our ancestors as well?”

49Say, “Certainly, the earlier and later generations.

50Will be gathered together for the scheduled meeting of a known day.”

51Then you, O misguided deniers.

52Will eat from the Tree of Bitterness.

53You will fill your bellies with it.

54Then, on top of it, you will drink boiling fluids.

55Drinking as parched camels do.

56This is their hospitality on the Day of Reckoning.

57We created you; if only you would believe.

58Did you observe what you ejaculate?

59Is it you who create it, or are We the ones who create?

60We decreed death among you, and We won’t be outdone.

61In replacing you with others like you, and evolving you into forms beyond your comprehension.

62You are familiar with the first formation; why, then, don’t you reflect?

63Did you see the crops you cultivate?

64Is it you who make them grow, or are We the Grower?

65If We wished, We could turn it into dry stubble, so you would remain in wonder.

66“We are indebted.

67We are deprived.”

68Did you see the water that you drink?

69Is it you who bring it down from the clouds, or are We the Sender?

70If We willed, We could make it bitter; why, then, don’t you give thanks?

71Did you see the fire that you kindle?

72Is it you who produce its tree, or are We the Producer?

73We made it a reminder and a vital resource for the users.

74So, glorify the name of your Lord, the Most Great.

75I swear by the positions of the stars.

76It is a most significant oath, if you only knew.

77It is a noble Quran.

78In a safeguarded Book.

79None but the purified shall touch it.

80A revelation from the Lord of the universes.

81Do you take this message lightly?

82And make its denial your livelihood?

83Then why, when it reaches the throat?

84And you are intently watching at that moment.

85We are closer to it than you are, yet you don’t perceive.

86If you’re not to be held accountable.

87Then bring it back, if what you say is true.

88And if he was of those brought near.

89Then pleasure, fragrance, and a Garden of Delight.

90And if he is among those of the Right.

91Then, “Peace to you,” from those of the Right.

92And if he is among the deniers, the misguided.

93Then hospitality of scalding water.

94And immersion in a Blaze.

95This is the absolute truth.

96So, glorify the name of your Lord, the Magnificent.