[56:1] When the great event comes to pass,

[56:2] There is no belying its coming to pass--

[56:3] Abasing (one party), exalting (the other),

[56:4] When the earth shall be shaken with a (severe) shaking,

[56:5] And the mountains shall be made to crumble with (an awful) crumbling,

[56:6] So that they shall be as scattered dust.

[56:7] And you shall be three sorts.

[56:8] Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!

[56:9] And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand!

[56:10] And the foremost are the foremost,

[56:11] These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah),

[56:12] In the gardens of bliss.

[56:13] A numerous company from among the first,

[56:14] And a few from among the latter.

[56:15] On thrones decorated,

[56:16] Reclining on them, facing one another.

[56:17] Round about them shall go youths never altering in age,

[56:18] With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink;

[56:19] They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted,

[56:20] And fruits such as they choose,

[56:21] And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.

[56:22] And pure, beautiful ones,

[56:23] The like of the hidden pearls:

[56:24] A reward for what they used to do.

[56:25] They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,

[56:26] Except the word peace, peace.

[56:27] And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!

[56:28] Amid thornless lote-trees,

[56:29] And banana-trees (with fruits), one above another.

[56:30] And extended shade,

[56:31] And water flowing constantly,

[56:32] And abundant fruit,

[56:33] Neither intercepted nor forbidden,

[56:34] And exalted thrones.

[56:35] Surely We have made them to grow into a (new) growth,

[56:36] Then We have made them virgins,

[56:37] Loving, equals in age,

[56:38] For the sake of the companions of the right hand.

[56:39] A numerous company from among the first,

[56:40] And a numerous company from among the last.

[56:41] And those of the left hand, how wretched are those of the left hand!

[56:42] In hot wind and boiling water,

[56:43] And the shade of black smoke,

[56:44] Neither cool nor honorable.

[56:45] Surely they were before that made to live in ease and plenty.

[56:46] And they persisted in the great violation.

[56:47] And they used to say: What! when we die and have become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised?

[56:48] Or our fathers of yore?

[56:49] Say: The first and the last,

[56:50] Shall most surely be gathered together for the appointed hour of a known day.

[56:51] Then shall you, O you who err and call it a lie!

[56:52] Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,

[56:53] And fill (your) bellies with it;

[56:54] Then drink over it of boiling water;

[56:55] And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.

[56:56] This is their entertainment on the day of requital.

[56:57] We have created you, why do you not then assent?

[56:58] Have you considered the seed?

[56:59] Is it you that create it or are We the creators?

[56:60] We have ordained death among you and We are not to be overcome,

[56:61] In order that We may bring in your place the likes of you and make you grow into what you know not.

[56:62] And certainly you know the first growth, why do you not then mind?

[56:63] Have you considered what you sow?

[56:64] Is it you that cause it to grow, or are We the causers of growth?

[56:65] If We pleased, We should have certainly made it broken down into pieces, then would you begin to lament:

[56:66] Surely we are burdened with debt:

[56:67] Nay! we are deprived.

[56:68] Have you considered the water which you drink?

[56:69] Is it you that send it down from the clouds, or are We the senders?

[56:70] If We pleased, We would have made it salty; why do you not then give thanks?

[56:71] Have you considered the fire which you strike?

[56:72] Is it you that produce the trees for it, or are We the producers?

[56:73] We have made it a reminder and an advantage for the wayfarers of the desert.

[56:74] Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.

[56:75] But nay! I swear by the falling of stars;

[56:76] And most surely it is a very great oath if you only knew;

[56:77] Most surely it is an honored Quran,

[56:78] In a book that is protected

[56:79] None shall touch it save the purified ones.

[56:80] A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.

[56:81] Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?

[56:82] And to give (it) the lie you make your means of subsistence.

[56:83] Why is it not then that when it (soul) comes up to the throat,

[56:84] And you at that time look on--

[56:85] And We are nearer to it than you, but you do not see--

[56:86] Then why is it not-- if you are not held under authority--

[56:87] That you send it (not) back-- if you are truthful?

[56:88] Then if he is one of those drawn nigh (to Allah),

[56:89] Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.

[56:90] And if he is one of those on the right hand,

[56:91] Then peace to you from those on the right hand.

[56:92] And if he is one of the rejecters, the erring ones,

[56:93] He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,

[56:94] And burning in hell.

[56:95] Most surely this is a certain truth.

[56:96] Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.