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56. Al-Waqi'ah - The Event (سورة الواقعة) - Revealed in Makkah
Verse 1 | (56:1)
English
When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls.
When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ إِذَا وَقَعَتِ الْوَاقِعَةُ
Verse 2 | (56:2)
English
And there can be no denying of its befalling.
And there can be no denying of its befalling.
لَيْسَ لِوَقْعَتِهَا كَاذِبَةٌ
Verse 3 | (56:3)
English
It will bring low (some); (and others) it will exalt;
It will bring low (some); (and others) it will exalt;
خَافِضَةٌ رَافِعَةٌ
Verse 4 | (56:4)
English
When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake.
When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake.
إِذَا رُجَّتِ الْأَرْضُ رَجًّا
Verse 5 | (56:5)
English
And the mountains will be powdered to dust.
And the mountains will be powdered to dust.
وَبُسَّتِ الْجِبَالُ بَسًّا
Verse 6 | (56:6)
English
So that they will become floating dust particles.
So that they will become floating dust particles.
فَكَانَتْ هَبَاءً مُنْبَثًّا
Verse 7 | (56:7)
English
And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups).
And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups).
وَكُنْتُمْ أَزْوَاجًا ثَلَاثَةً
Verse 8 | (56:8)
English
So those on the Right Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Records in their right hands), Who will be those on the Right Hand? (As a respect for them, because they will enter Paradise).
So those on the Right Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Records in their right hands), Who will be those on the Right Hand? (As a respect for them, because they will enter Paradise).
فَأَصْحَابُ الْمَيْمَنَةِ مَا أَصْحَابُ الْمَيْمَنَةِ
Verse 9 | (56:9)
English
And those on the Left Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Record in their left hands), Who will be those on the Left Hand? (As a disgrace for them, because they will enter Hell).
And those on the Left Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Record in their left hands), Who will be those on the Left Hand? (As a disgrace for them, because they will enter Hell).
وَأَصْحَابُ الْمَشْأَمَةِ مَا أَصْحَابُ الْمَشْأَمَةِ
Verse 10 | (56:10)
English
And those foremost [(in Islâmic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islâm,] will be foremost (in Paradise).
And those foremost [(in Islâmic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islâm,] will be foremost (in Paradise).
وَالسَّابِقُونَ السَّابِقُونَ
Verse 11 | (56:11)
English
These will be those nearest to Allâh.
These will be those nearest to Allâh.
أُولَئِكَ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ
Verse 12 | (56:12)
English
In the Gardens of delight (Paradise).
In the Gardens of delight (Paradise).
فِي جَنَّاتِ النَّعِيمِ
Verse 13 | (56:13)
English
A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islâm).
A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islâm).
ثُلَّةٌ مِنَ الْأَوَّلِينَ
Verse 14 | (56:14)
English
And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later time (generations).
And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later time (generations).
وَقَلِيلٌ مِنَ الْآخِرِينَ
Verse 15 | (56:15)
English
(They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones,
(They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones,
عَلَى سُرُرٍ مَوْضُونَةٍ
Verse 16 | (56:16)
English
Reclining thereon, face to face.
Reclining thereon, face to face.
مُتَّكِئِينَ عَلَيْهَا مُتَقَابِلِينَ
Verse 17 | (56:17)
English
They will be served by immortal boys,
They will be served by immortal boys,
يَطُوفُ عَلَيْهِمْ وِلْدَانٌ مُخَلَّدُونَ
Verse 18 | (56:18)
English
With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine,
With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine,
بِأَكْوَابٍ وَأَبَارِيقَ وَكَأْسٍ مِنْ مَعِينٍ
Verse 19 | (56:19)
English
Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication.
Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication.
لَا يُصَدَّعُونَ عَنْهَا وَلَا يُنْزِفُونَ
Verse 20 | (56:20)
English
And fruit; that they may choose.
And fruit; that they may choose.
وَفَاكِهَةٍ مِمَّا يَتَخَيَّرُونَ
Verse 21 | (56:21)
English
And the flesh of fowls that they desire.
And the flesh of fowls that they desire.
وَلَحْمِ طَيْرٍ مِمَّا يَشْتَهُونَ
Verse 22 | (56:22)
English
And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious),
And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious),
وَحُورٌ عِينٌ
Verse 23 | (56:23)
English
Like unto preserved pearls.
Like unto preserved pearls.
كَأَمْثَالِ اللُّؤْلُؤِ الْمَكْنُونِ
Verse 24 | (56:24)
English
A reward for what they used to do.
A reward for what they used to do.
جَزَاءً بِمَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ
Verse 25 | (56:25)
English
No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.).
No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.).
لَا يَسْمَعُونَ فِيهَا لَغْوًا وَلَا تَأْثِيمًا
Verse 26 | (56:26)
English
But only the saying of: Salâm!, Salâm! (greetings with peace) !
But only the saying of: Salâm!, Salâm! (greetings with peace) !
إِلَّا قِيلًا سَلَامًا سَلَامًا
Verse 27 | (56:27)
English
And those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand?
And those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand?
وَأَصْحَابُ الْيَمِينِ مَا أَصْحَابُ الْيَمِينِ
Verse 28 | (56:28)
English
(They will be) among thornless lote-trees,
(They will be) among thornless lote-trees,
فِي سِدْرٍ مَخْضُودٍ
Verse 29 | (56:29)
English
Among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another,
Among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another,
وَطَلْحٍ مَنْضُودٍ
Verse 30 | (56:30)
English
In shade long-extended,
In shade long-extended,
وَظِلٍّ مَمْدُودٍ
Verse 31 | (56:31)
English
By water flowing constantly,
By water flowing constantly,
وَمَاءٍ مَسْكُوبٍ
Verse 32 | (56:32)
English
And fruit in plenty,
And fruit in plenty,
وَفَاكِهَةٍ كَثِيرَةٍ
Verse 33 | (56:33)
English
Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off,
Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off,
لَا مَقْطُوعَةٍ وَلَا مَمْنُوعَةٍ
Verse 34 | (56:34)
English
And on couches or thrones, raised high.
And on couches or thrones, raised high.
وَفُرُشٍ مَرْفُوعَةٍ
Verse 35 | (56:35)
English
Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation.
Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation.
إِنَّا أَنْشَأْنَاهُنَّ إِنْشَاءً
Verse 36 | (56:36)
English
And made them virgins.
And made them virgins.
فَجَعَلْنَاهُنَّ أَبْكَارًا
Verse 37 | (56:37)
English
Loving (their husbands only), equal in age.
Loving (their husbands only), equal in age.
عُرُبًا أَتْرَابًا
Verse 38 | (56:38)
English
For those on the Right Hand.
For those on the Right Hand.
لِأَصْحَابِ الْيَمِينِ
Verse 39 | (56:39)
English
A multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the first generation (who embraced Islâm).
A multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the first generation (who embraced Islâm).
ثُلَّةٌ مِنَ الْأَوَّلِينَ
Verse 40 | (56:40)
English
And a multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the later times (generations).
And a multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the later times (generations).
وَثُلَّةٌ مِنَ الْآخِرِينَ
Verse 41 | (56:41)
English
And those on the Left Hand Who will be those on the Left Hand?
And those on the Left Hand Who will be those on the Left Hand?
وَأَصْحَابُ الشِّمَالِ مَا أَصْحَابُ الشِّمَالِ
Verse 42 | (56:42)
English
In fierce hot wind and boiling water,
In fierce hot wind and boiling water,
فِي سَمُومٍ وَحَمِيمٍ
Verse 43 | (56:43)
English
And shadow of black smoke,
And shadow of black smoke,
وَظِلٍّ مِنْ يَحْمُومٍ
Verse 44 | (56:44)
English
(That shadow) neither cool, nor (even) good,
(That shadow) neither cool, nor (even) good,
لَا بَارِدٍ وَلَا كَرِيمٍ
Verse 45 | (56:45)
English
Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,
Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,
إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا قَبْلَ ذَلِكَ مُتْرَفِينَ
Verse 46 | (56:46)
English
And were persisting in great sin (joining partners in worship along with Allâh, committing murders and other crimes, etc.)
And were persisting in great sin (joining partners in worship along with Allâh, committing murders and other crimes, etc.)
وَكَانُوا يُصِرُّونَ عَلَى الْحِنْثِ الْعَظِيمِ
Verse 47 | (56:47)
English
And they used to say: "When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be resurrected?
And they used to say: "When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be resurrected?
وَكَانُوا يَقُولُونَ أَئِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَامًا أَإِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ
Verse 48 | (56:48)
English
"And also our forefathers?"
"And also our forefathers?"
أَوَآبَاؤُنَا الْأَوَّلُونَ
Verse 49 | (56:49)
English
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "(Yes) verily, those of old, and those of later times.
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "(Yes) verily, those of old, and those of later times.
قُلْ إِنَّ الْأَوَّلِينَ وَالْآخِرِينَ
Verse 50 | (56:50)
English
"All will surely be gathered together for appointed Meeting of a known Day.
"All will surely be gathered together for appointed Meeting of a known Day.
لَمَجْمُوعُونَ إِلَى مِيقَاتِ يَوْمٍ مَعْلُومٍ
Verse 51 | (56:51)
English
"Then moreover, verily, you the erring-ones, the deniers (of Resurrection)!
"Then moreover, verily, you the erring-ones, the deniers (of Resurrection)!
ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمْ أَيُّهَا الضَّالُّونَ الْمُكَذِّبُونَ
Verse 52 | (56:52)
English
"You verily will eat of the trees of Zaqqûm.
"You verily will eat of the trees of Zaqqûm.
لَآكِلُونَ مِنْ شَجَرٍ مِنْ زَقُّومٍ
Verse 53 | (56:53)
English
"Then you will fill your bellies therewith,
"Then you will fill your bellies therewith,
فَمَالِئُونَ مِنْهَا الْبُطُونَ
Verse 54 | (56:54)
English
"And drink boiling water on top of it,
"And drink boiling water on top of it,
فَشَارِبُونَ عَلَيْهِ مِنَ الْحَمِيمِ
Verse 55 | (56:55)
English
"So you will drink (that) like thirsty camels!"
"So you will drink (that) like thirsty camels!"
فَشَارِبُونَ شُرْبَ الْهِيمِ
Verse 56 | (56:56)
English
That will be their entertainment on the Day of Recompense!
That will be their entertainment on the Day of Recompense!
هَذَا نُزُلُهُمْ يَوْمَ الدِّينِ
Verse 57 | (56:57)
English
We created you, then why do you believe not?
We created you, then why do you believe not?
نَحْنُ خَلَقْنَاكُمْ فَلَوْلَا تُصَدِّقُونَ
Verse 58 | (56:58)
English
Then tell Me (about) the human semen that you emit.
Then tell Me (about) the human semen that you emit.
أَفَرَأَيْتُمْ مَا تُمْنُونَ
Verse 59 | (56:59)
English
Is it you who create it (i.e. make this semen into a perfect human being), or are We the Creator?
Is it you who create it (i.e. make this semen into a perfect human being), or are We the Creator?
أَأَنْتُمْ تَخْلُقُونَهُ أَمْ نَحْنُ الْخَالِقُونَ
Verse 60 | (56:60)
English
We have decreed death to you all, and We are not unable,
We have decreed death to you all, and We are not unable,
نَحْنُ قَدَّرْنَا بَيْنَكُمُ الْمَوْتَ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَسْبُوقِينَ
Verse 61 | (56:61)
English
To transfigure you and create you in (forms) that you know not.
To transfigure you and create you in (forms) that you know not.
عَلَى أَنْ نُبَدِّلَ أَمْثَالَكُمْ وَنُنْشِئَكُمْ فِي مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ
Verse 62 | (56:62)
English
And indeed, you have already known the first form of creation (i.e. the creation of Adam), why then do you not remember or take heed?
And indeed, you have already known the first form of creation (i.e. the creation of Adam), why then do you not remember or take heed?
وَلَقَدْ عَلِمْتُمُ النَّشْأَةَ الْأُولَى فَلَوْلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ
Verse 63 | (56:63)
English
Tell Me! The seed that you sow in the ground.
Tell Me! The seed that you sow in the ground.
أَفَرَأَيْتُمْ مَا تَحْرُثُونَ
Verse 64 | (56:64)
English
Is it you that make it grow, or are We the Grower?
Is it you that make it grow, or are We the Grower?
أَأَنْتُمْ تَزْرَعُونَهُ أَمْ نَحْنُ الزَّارِعُونَ
Verse 65 | (56:65)
English
Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would be regretful (or left in wonderment).
Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would be regretful (or left in wonderment).
لَوْ نَشَاءُ لَجَعَلْنَاهُ حُطَامًا فَظَلْتُمْ تَفَكَّهُونَ
Verse 66 | (56:66)
English
(Saying): "We are indeed Mughramûn (i.e. ruined or lost the money without any profit, or punished by the loss of all that we spend for cultivation, etc.)! [See Tafsir Al-Qurtubî, Vol. 17, Page 219]
(Saying): "We are indeed Mughramûn (i.e. ruined or lost the money without any profit, or punished by the loss of all that we spend for cultivation, etc.)! [See Tafsir Al-Qurtubî, Vol. 17, Page 219]
إِنَّا لَمُغْرَمُونَ
Verse 67 | (56:67)
English
"Nay, but we are deprived!"
"Nay, but we are deprived!"
بَلْ نَحْنُ مَحْرُومُونَ
Verse 68 | (56:68)
English
Tell Me! The water that you drink.
Tell Me! The water that you drink.
أَفَرَأَيْتُمُ الْمَاءَ الَّذِي تَشْرَبُونَ
Verse 69 | (56:69)
English
Is it you who cause it from the rainclouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?
Is it you who cause it from the rainclouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?
أَأَنْتُمْ أَنْزَلْتُمُوهُ مِنَ الْمُزْنِ أَمْ نَحْنُ الْمُنْزِلُونَ
Verse 70 | (56:70)
English
If We willed, We verily could make it salt (and undrinkable), why then do you not give thanks (to Allâh)?
If We willed, We verily could make it salt (and undrinkable), why then do you not give thanks (to Allâh)?
لَوْ نَشَاءُ جَعَلْنَاهُ أُجَاجًا فَلَوْلَا تَشْكُرُونَ
Verse 71 | (56:71)
English
Tell Me! The fire which you kindle,
Tell Me! The fire which you kindle,
أَفَرَأَيْتُمُ النَّارَ الَّتِي تُورُونَ
Verse 72 | (56:72)
English
Is it you who made the tree thereof to grow, or are We the Grower?
Is it you who made the tree thereof to grow, or are We the Grower?
أَأَنْتُمْ أَنْشَأْتُمْ شَجَرَتَهَا أَمْ نَحْنُ الْمُنْشِئُونَ
Verse 73 | (56:73)
English
We have made it a Reminder (for the Hell-fire, in the Hereafter); and an article of use for the travellers (and all the others, in this world).
We have made it a Reminder (for the Hell-fire, in the Hereafter); and an article of use for the travellers (and all the others, in this world).
نَحْنُ جَعَلْنَاهَا تَذْكِرَةً وَمَتَاعًا لِلْمُقْوِينَ
Verse 74 | (56:74)
English
Then glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.
Then glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.
فَسَبِّحْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الْعَظِيمِ
Verse 75 | (56:75)
English
So I swear by Mawâqi (setting or the mansions, etc.) of the stars (they traverse).
So I swear by Mawâqi (setting or the mansions, etc.) of the stars (they traverse).
فَلَا أُقْسِمُ بِمَوَاقِعِ النُّجُومِ
Verse 76 | (56:76)
English
And verily, that is indeed a great oath, if you but know.
And verily, that is indeed a great oath, if you but know.
وَإِنَّهُ لَقَسَمٌ لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عَظِيمٌ
Verse 77 | (56:77)
English
That (this) is indeed an honourable recital (the Noble Qur'ân).
That (this) is indeed an honourable recital (the Noble Qur'ân).
إِنَّهُ لَقُرْآنٌ كَرِيمٌ
Verse 78 | (56:78)
English
In a Book well-guarded (with Allâh in the heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz).
In a Book well-guarded (with Allâh in the heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz).
فِي كِتَابٍ مَكْنُونٍ
Verse 79 | (56:79)
English
Which (that Book with Allâh) none can touch but the purified (i.e. the angels).
Which (that Book with Allâh) none can touch but the purified (i.e. the angels).
لَا يَمَسُّهُ إِلَّا الْمُطَهَّرُونَ
Verse 80 | (56:80)
English
A Revelation (this Qur'ân) from the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
A Revelation (this Qur'ân) from the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
تَنْزِيلٌ مِنْ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
Verse 81 | (56:81)
English
Is it such a talk (this Qur'an) that you (disbelievers) deny?
Is it such a talk (this Qur'an) that you (disbelievers) deny?
أَفَبِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ أَنْتُمْ مُدْهِنُونَ
Verse 82 | (56:82)
English
And instead (of thanking Allâh) for the provision He gives you, on the contrary, you deny Him (by disbelief)!
And instead (of thanking Allâh) for the provision He gives you, on the contrary, you deny Him (by disbelief)!
وَتَجْعَلُونَ رِزْقَكُمْ أَنَّكُمْ تُكَذِّبُونَ
Verse 83 | (56:83)
English
Then why do you not (intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) reaches the throat?
Then why do you not (intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) reaches the throat?
فَلَوْلَا إِذَا بَلَغَتِ الْحُلْقُومَ
Verse 84 | (56:84)
English
And you at the moment are looking on,
And you at the moment are looking on,
وَأَنْتُمْ حِينَئِذٍ تَنْظُرُونَ
Verse 85 | (56:85)
English
But We (i.e. Our angels who take the soul) are nearer to him than you, but you see not, [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol.27, Page 209]
But We (i.e. Our angels who take the soul) are nearer to him than you, but you see not, [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol.27, Page 209]
وَنَحْنُ أَقْرَبُ إِلَيْهِ مِنْكُمْ وَلَكِنْ لَا تُبْصِرُونَ
Verse 86 | (56:86)
English
Then why do you not, if you are exempt from the reckoning and recompense (punishment, etc.)
Then why do you not, if you are exempt from the reckoning and recompense (punishment, etc.)
فَلَوْلَا إِنْ كُنْتُمْ غَيْرَ مَدِينِينَ
Verse 87 | (56:87)
English
Bring back the soul (to its body), if you are truthful?
Bring back the soul (to its body), if you are truthful?
تَرْجِعُونَهَا إِنْ كُنْتُمْ صَادِقِينَ
Verse 88 | (56:88)
English
Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabûn (those brought near to Allâh),
Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabûn (those brought near to Allâh),
فَأَمَّا إِنْ كَانَ مِنَ الْمُقَرَّبِينَ
Verse 89 | (56:89)
English
(There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of delights (Paradise).
(There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of delights (Paradise).
فَرَوْحٌ وَرَيْحَانٌ وَجَنَّتُ نَعِيمٍ
Verse 90 | (56:90)
English
And if he (the dying person) be of those on the Right Hand,
And if he (the dying person) be of those on the Right Hand,
وَأَمَّا إِنْ كَانَ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ الْيَمِينِ
Verse 91 | (56:91)
English
Then there is safety and peace (from the Punishment of Allâh) for (you as you are from) those on the Right Hand.
Then there is safety and peace (from the Punishment of Allâh) for (you as you are from) those on the Right Hand.
فَسَلَامٌ لَكَ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ الْيَمِينِ
Verse 92 | (56:92)
English
But if he (the dying person) be of the denying (of the Resurrection), the erring (away from the Right Path of Islâmic Monotheism),
But if he (the dying person) be of the denying (of the Resurrection), the erring (away from the Right Path of Islâmic Monotheism),
وَأَمَّا إِنْ كَانَ مِنَ الْمُكَذِّبِينَ الضَّالِّينَ
Verse 93 | (56:93)
English
Then for him is entertainment with boiling water.
Then for him is entertainment with boiling water.
فَنُزُلٌ مِنْ حَمِيمٍ
Verse 94 | (56:94)
English
And burning in Hell-fire.
And burning in Hell-fire.
وَتَصْلِيَةُ جَحِيمٍ
Verse 95 | (56:95)
English
Verily, this! This is an absolute Truth with certainty.
Verily, this! This is an absolute Truth with certainty.
إِنَّ هَذَا لَهُوَ حَقُّ الْيَقِينِ
Verse 96 | (56:96)
English
So glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.
So glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.
فَسَبِّحْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الْعَظِيمِ
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