Qur'an
Surah 56 - The Great Event
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In the Name
of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
[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.
The Great Event
[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 Qur’an,
[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.
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