1. When the Event (i.e. the Day of
Resurrection) befalls.
2. And there can be no denying of its befalling.
3. It will bring low (some); (and others) it
will exalt;
4. When the earth will be shaken with a terrible
shake.
5. And the mountains will be powdered to dust.
6. So that they will become floating dust
particles.
7. And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e.
separate groups).
8. 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).
9. 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).
10. And those foremost [(in Islāmic Faith of
Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first
call for to embrace Islām,] will be foremost (in Paradise).
11. These will be those nearest to Allāh.
12. In the Gardens of delight (Paradise).
13. A multitude of those (foremost) will be
from the first generations (who embraced Islām).
14. And a few of those (foremost) will be from
the later time (generations).
15. (They will be) on thrones woven with gold
and precious stones,
16. Reclining thereon, face to face.
17. They will be served by immortal boys,
18. With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the
flowing wine,
19. Wherefrom they will get neither any aching
of the head, nor any intoxication.
20. And fruit; that they may choose.
21. And the flesh of fowls that they desire.
22. And (there will be) Houris (fair
females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious),
23. Like unto preserved pearls.
24. A reward for what they used to do.
25. No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain
talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.).
26. But only the saying of: Salām!, Salām!
(greetings with peace) !
27. And those on the Right Hand, Who will be
those on the Right Hand?
28. (They will be) among thornless lote-trees,
29. Among Talh (banana-trees) with
fruits piled one above another,
30. In shade long-extended,
31. By water flowing constantly,
32. And fruit in plenty,
33. Whose season is not limited, and their
supply will not be cut off,
34. And on couches or thrones, raised high.
35. Verily, We have created them (maidens) of
special creation.
36. And made them virgins.
37. Loving (their husbands only), equal in age.
38. For those on the Right Hand.
39. A multitude of those (on the Right Hand)
will be from the first generation (who embraced Islām).
40. And a multitude of those (on the Right
Hand) will be from the later times (generations).
41. And those on the Left Hand Who will be
those on the Left Hand?
42. In fierce hot wind and boiling water,
43. And shadow of black smoke,
44. (That shadow) neither cool, nor (even)
good,
45. Verily, before that, they indulged in
luxury,
46. And were persisting in great sin (joining
partners in worship along with Allāh, committing murders and other crimes, etc.)
47. And they used to say: "When we die and
become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be resurrected?
48. "And also our forefathers?"
49. Say (O Muhammad  ): "(Yes) verily,
those of old, and those of later times.
50. "All will surely be gathered together
for appointed Meeting of a known Day.
51. "Then moreover, verily, you the
erring-ones, the deniers (of Resurrection)!
52. "You verily will eat of the trees of Zaqqūm.
53. "Then you will fill your bellies
therewith,
54. "And drink boiling water on top of it,
55. "So you will drink (that) like thirsty
camels!"
56. That will be their entertainment on the Day
of Recompense!
57. We created you, then why do you believe
not?
58. Then tell Me (about) the human semen that
you emit.
59. Is it you who create it (i.e. make this
semen into a perfect human being), or are We the Creator?
60. We have decreed death to you all, and We
are not unable,
61. To transfigure you and create you in
(forms) that you know not.
62. 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?
63. Tell Me! The seed that you sow in the
ground.
64. Is it you that make it grow, or are We the
Grower?
65. Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to
dry pieces, and you would be regretful (or left in wonderment).
66. (Saying): "We are indeed Mughramūn
(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-Qurtubī, Vol. 17, Page 219]
67. "Nay, but we are deprived!"
68. Tell Me! The water that you drink.
69. Is it you who cause it from the rainclouds
to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?
70. If We willed, We verily could make it salt
(and undrinkable), why then do you not give thanks (to Allāh)?
71. Tell Me! The fire which you kindle,
72. Is it you who made the tree thereof to
grow, or are We the Grower?
73. 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).
74. Then glorify with praises the Name of your
Lord, the Most Great.
75. So I swear by Mawāqi (setting or
the mansions, etc.) of the stars (they traverse).
76. And verily, that is indeed a great oath, if
you but know.
77. That (this) is indeed an honourable recital
(the Noble Qur'ān).
78. In a Book well-guarded (with Allāh in the
heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfūz).
79. Which (that Book with Allāh) none can
touch but the purified (i.e. the angels).
80. A Revelation (this Qur'ān) from the Lord
of the 'Alamīn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
81. Is it such a talk (this Qur'an) that you
(disbelievers) deny?
82. And instead (of thanking Allāh) for the
provision He gives you, on the contrary, you deny Him (by disbelief)!
83. Then why do you not (intervene) when (the
soul of a dying person) reaches the throat?
84. And you at the moment are looking on,
85. But We (i.e. Our angels who take the soul)
are nearer to him than you, but you see not, [Tafsir At-Tabarī, Vol.27, Page 209]
86. Then why do you not, if you are exempt from
the reckoning and recompense (punishment, etc.)
87. Bring back the soul (to its body), if you
are truthful?
88. Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabūn
(those brought near to Allāh),
89. (There is for him) rest and provision, and
a Garden of delights (Paradise).
90. And if he (the dying person) be of
those on the Right Hand,
91. Then there is safety and peace (from the
Punishment of Allāh) for (you as you are from) those on the Right Hand.
92. But if he (the dying person) be of the
denying (of the Resurrection), the erring (away from the Right Path of Islāmic
Monotheism),
93. Then for him is entertainment with boiling
water.
94. And burning in Hell-fire.
95. Verily, this! This is an absolute Truth
with certainty.
96. So glorify with praises the Name of your
Lord, the Most Great. |
