When the forthcoming event does occur
Then none will be able to deny its occurrence
The event will be abasing some, and exalting some
When the earth will tremble, shivering
And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits
So they will become like fine dust, scattered in a shaft of light
And you will become divided into three categories
So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right
And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left
And those who surpassed have indeed excelled
It is they who are the close ones
They are in Gardens of peace
A large group from the earlier generations
And a few from the latter
On studded thrones
Reclining on them, facing each other
Surrounded by immortal boys
Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them
Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses
And fruits that they may like
And meat of birds that they may wish
And gorgeous eyed fair maidens
Like pearls safely hidden
The reward for what they did
They will not hear any useless speech in it, or any sin
Except the saying, “Peace, peace.”
And those on the right - how (fortunate) are those on the right
Among thorn-less lote-trees
And clusters of banana plants
And in everlasting shade
And in perpetually flowing water
And plenty of fruits
That will neither finish, nor ever be stopped
And raised couches
We have indeed developed these women with an excellent development
So made them as maidens
The beloved of their husbands, of one age
For those on the right
A large group from the earlier generations
And a large group from the latter
And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left
In scorching wind and boiling hot water
And in the shadow of a burning smoke
Which is neither cool nor is for respect
Indeed they were among favours before this
And were stubborn upon the great sin (of disbelief)
And they used to say, “When we are dead and have turned into dust and bones, will we surely be raised again?”
“And also our forefathers?”
Proclaim, “Without doubt all – the former and the latter.”
“They will all be gathered together – on the appointed time of the known day.”
Then indeed you, the astray, the deniers
You will indeed eat from the Zaqqum tree
Then will fill your bellies with it
And upon it, you will drink the hot boiling water
Drinking the way thirsty camels drink
This is their reception on the Day of Justice
It is We Who created you, so why do you not accept the truth
So what is your opinion regarding the semen you discharge
Do you make a human out of it, or is it We Who create
It is We Who have ordained death among you, and We have not been beaten
In the matter of exchanging you for others, and to transform you into what you do not know
And you have indeed learnt about the first creation, so why do you not ponder
So what is your opinion regarding what you sow
Is it you who cultivate it, or is it We Who develop it
If We will We can make it like dry trampled hay, so you would keep crying out
That, “We have indeed been penalised!”
“In fact, we were unfortunate!”
So what is your opinion regarding the water that you drink
Is it you who caused it to descend from the cloud, or is it We Who cause it to descend
If We will We can make it bitter, so why do you not give thanks
So what is your opinion regarding the fire which you kindle
It is you who grew its tree, or is it We Who create
We have made it as a reminder of hell and as a utility for travellers in the jungle
Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him) proclaim the Purity of the name of your Lord, the Greatest
So I swear by the setting places of the stars
And that is indeed a tremendous oath, if you understand
This is indeed the noble Qur’an
Kept in a secure Book
None may touch it, except with ablution
Sent down by the Lord Of The Creation
So is this the matter regarding which you laze
And you make its denial your share
So why was it not, when the soul reaches up to the throat,
Whereas you watch at that moment
And We are nearer to him than you are, but you cannot see
So why is it not, that if you are not to be repaid,
That you bring it back, if you are truthful
Then if the dying one is of those having proximity,
Then is relief, and flowers – and Gardens of peace
And if he is of those on the right,
Then upon you is the greetings of peace (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), from those on the right
And if he is from the deniers, the astray,
Then his reception is the hot boiling water
And a hurling into the blazing fire
This is indeed an utmost certainty
Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him) proclaim the Purity of the name of your Lord, the Greatest