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In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
- When the Event befalls.
- And there can be no denying of its befalling.
- It will bring low ; it will exalt;
- When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake.
- And the mountains will be powdered to dust.
- So that they will become floating dust particles.
- And you will be in three kinds .
- So those on the Right Hand , Who will be those on the Right Hand? .
- And those on the Left Hand , Who will be those on the Left Hand? .
- And those foremost will be foremost .
- These will be those nearest to Allâh.
- In the Gardens of delight .
- A multitude of those will be from the first generations .
- And a few of those will be from the later time .
- on thrones woven with gold and precious stones,
- Reclining thereon, face to face.
- They will be served by immortal boys,
- With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine,
- Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication.
- And fruit; that they may choose.
- And the flesh of fowls that they desire.
- And Houris with wide, lovely eyes ,
- Like unto preserved pearls.
- A reward for what they used to do.
- No Laghw will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech .
- But only the saying of: Salâm!, Salâm! !
- And those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand?
- among thornless lote-trees,
- Among Talh with fruits piled one above another,
- In shade long-extended,
- By water flowing constantly,
- And fruit in plenty,
- Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off,
- And on couches or thrones, raised high.
- Verily, We have created them of special creation.
- And made them virgins.
- Loving , equal in age.
- For those on the Right Hand.
- A multitude of those will be from the first generation .
- And a multitude of those will be from the later times .
- And those on the Left Hand Who will be those on the Left Hand?
- In fierce hot wind and boiling water,
- And shadow of black smoke,
- neither cool, nor good,
- Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,
- And were persisting in great sin
- And they used to say: "When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be resurrected?
- "And also our forefathers?"
- Say : " verily, those of old, and those of later times.
- "All will surely be gathered together for appointed Meeting of a known Day.
- "Then moreover, verily, you the erring-ones, the deniers !
- "You verily will eat of the trees of Zaqqûm.
- "Then you will fill your bellies therewith,
- "And drink boiling water on top of it,
- "So you will drink like thirsty camels!"
- That will be their entertainment on the Day of Recompense!
- We created you, then why do you believe not?
- Then tell Me the human semen that you emit.
- Is it you who create it , or are We the Creator?
- We have decreed death to you all, and We are not unable,
- To transfigure you and create you in that you know not.
- And indeed, you have already known the first form of creation , why then do you not remember or take heed?
- Tell Me! The seed that you sow in the ground.
- Is it you that make it grow, or are We the Grower?
- Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would be regretful .
- : "We are indeed Mughramûn !
- "Nay, but we are deprived!"
- Tell Me! The water that you drink.
- Is it you who cause it from the rainclouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?
- If We willed, We verily could make it salt , why then do you not give thanks ?
- Tell Me! The fire which you kindle,
- Is it you who made the tree thereof to grow, or are We the Grower?
- We have made it a Reminder ; and an article of use for the travellers .
- Then glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.
- So I swear by Mawâqi of the stars .
- And verily, that is indeed a great oath, if you but know.
- That is indeed an honourable recital .
- In a Book well-guarded .
- Which none can touch but the purified .
- A Revelation from the Lord of the 'Alamîn .
- Is it such a talk that you deny?
- And instead for the provision He gives you, on the contrary, you deny Him !
- Then why do you not when reaches the throat?
- And you at the moment are looking on,
- But We are nearer to him than you, but you see not,
- Then why do you not, if you are exempt from the reckoning and recompense
- Bring back the soul , if you are truthful?
- Then, if he be of the Muqarrabûn ,
- rest and provision, and a Garden of delights .
- And if he be of those on the Right Hand,
- Then there is safety and peace for those on the Right Hand.
- But if he be of the denying , the erring ,
- Then for him is entertainment with boiling water.
- And burning in Hell-fire.
- Verily, this! This is an absolute Truth with certainty.
- So glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.
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