Y: = Quran Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali P: = Quran Translation by Marmaduke Pickthall S: = Quran Translation by M H Shakir
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
056.001 Y: When the Event inevitable cometh to pass, P: When the event befalleth - S: When the great event comes to pass,
056.002 Y: Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming. P: There is no denying that it will befall - S: There is no belying its coming to pass--
056.003 Y: (Many) will it bring low; (many) will it exalt; P: Abasing (some), exalting (others); S: Abasing (one party), exalting (the other),
056.004 Y: When the earth shall be shaken to its depths, P: When the earth is shaken with a shock S: When the earth shall be shaken with a (severe) shaking,
056.005 Y: And the mountains shall be crumbled to atoms, P: And the hills are ground to powder S: And the mountains shall be made to crumble with (an awful) crumbling,
056.006 Y: Becoming dust scattered abroad, P: So that they become a scattered dust, S: So that they shall be as scattered dust.
056.007 Y: And ye shall be sorted out into three classes. P: And ye will be three kinds: S: And you shall be three sorts.
056.008 Y: Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right Hand? P: (First) those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? S: Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!
056.009 Y: And the Companions of the Left Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Left Hand? P: And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand? S: And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand!
056.010 Y: And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter). P: And the foremost in the race, the foremost in the race: S: And the foremost are the foremost,
056.011 Y: These will be those Nearest to Allah: P: Those are they who will be brought nigh S: These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah),
056.012 Y: In Gardens of Bliss: P: In gardens of delight; S: In the gardens of bliss.
056.013 Y: A number of people from those of old, P: A multitude of those of old S: A numerous company from among the first,
056.014 Y: And a few from those of later times. P: And a few of those of later time. S: And a few from among the latter.
056.015 Y: (They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones), P: On lined couches, S: On thrones decorated,
056.016 Y: Reclining on them, facing each other. P: Reclining therein face to face. S: Reclining on them, facing one another.
056.017 Y: Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness), P: There wait on them immortal youths S: Round about them shall go youths never altering in age,
056.018 Y: With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains: P: With bowls and ewers and a cup from a pure spring S: With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink;
056.019 Y: No after-ache will they receive therefrom, nor will they suffer intoxication: P: Wherefrom they get no aching of the head nor any madness, S: They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted,
056.020 Y: And with fruits, any that they may select: P: And fruit that they prefer S: And fruits such as they choose,
056.021 Y: And the flesh of fowls, any that they may desire. P: And flesh of fowls that they desire. S: And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.
056.022 Y: And (there will be) Companions with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes,- P: And (there are) fair ones with wide, lovely eyes, S: And pure, beautiful ones,
056.023 Y: Like unto Pearls well-guarded. P: Like unto hidden pearls, S: The like of the hidden pearls:
056.024 Y: A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). P: Reward for what they used to do. S: A reward for what they used to do.
056.025 Y: Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill,- P: There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination S: They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,
05.026 Y: Only the saying, "Peace! Peace". P: (Naught) but the saying: Peace, (and again) Peace. S: Except the word peace, peace.
056.027 Y: The Companions of the Right Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Right Hand? P: And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? S: And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!
056.028 Y: (They will be) among Lote-trees without thorns, P: Among thornless lote-trees S: Amid thornless lote-trees,
056.029 Y: Among Talh trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above another,- P: And clustered plantains, S: And banana-trees (with fruits), one above another.
056.030 Y: In shade long-extended, P: And spreading shade, S: And extended shade,
056.031 Y: By water flowing constantly, P: And water gushing, S: And water flowing constantly,
056.032 Y: And fruit in abundance. P: And fruit in plenty S: And abundant fruit,
056.033 Y: Whose season is not limited, nor (supply) forbidden, P: Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden, S: Neither intercepted nor forbidden,
056.034 Y: And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high. P: And raised couches; S: And exalted thrones.
056.035 Y: We have created (their Companions) of special creation. P: Lo! We have created them a (new) creation S: Surely We have made them to grow into a (new) growth,
056.036 Y: And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), - P: And made them virgins, S: Then We have made them virgins,
056.037 Y: Beloved (by nature), equal in age,- P: Lovers, friends, S: Loving, equals in age,
056.038 Y: For the Companions of the Right Hand. P: For those on the right hand; S: For the sake of the companions of the right hand.
056.039 Y: A (goodly) number from those of old, P: A multitude of those of old S: A numerous company from among the first,
056.040 Y: And a (goodly) number from those of later times. P: And a multitude of those of later time. S: And a numerous company from among the last.
056.041 Y: The Companions of the Left Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Left Hand? P: And those on the left hand: What of those on the left hand? S: And those of the left hand, how wretched are those of the left hand!
056.042 Y: (They will be) in the midst of a Fierce Blast of Fire and in Boiling Water, P: In scorching wind and scalding water S: In hot wind and boiling water,
056.043 Y: And in the shades of Black Smoke: P: And shadow of black smoke, S: And the shade of black smoke,
056.044 Y: Nothing (will there be) to refresh, nor to please: P: Neither cool nor refreshing. S: Neither cool nor honorable.
056.045 Y: For that they were wont to be indulged, before that, in wealth (and luxury), P: Lo! heretofore they were effete with luxury S: Surely they were before that made to live in ease and plenty.
056.046 Y: And persisted obstinately in wickedness supreme! P: And used to persist in the awful sin. S: And they persisted in the great violation.
056.047 Y: And they used to say, "What! when we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised up again?"- P: And they used to say: When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised again, S: And they used to say: What! when we die and have become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised?
056.048 Y: "(We) and our fathers of old?" P: And also our forefathers? S: Or our fathers of yore?
056.049 Y: Say: "Yea, those of old and those of later times," P: Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Lo! those of old and those of later time S: Say: The first and the last,
056.050 Y: "All will certainly be gathered together for the meeting appointed for a Day well-known." P: Will all be brought together to the tryst of an appointed day. S: Shall most surely be gathered together for the appointed hour of a known day.
056.051 Y: "Then will ye truly,- O ye that go wrong, and treat (Truth) as Falsehood!"- P: Then lo! ye, the erring, the deniers, S: Then shall you, O you who err and call it a lie!
056.052 Y: "Ye will surely taste of the Tree of Zaqqum." P: Ye verily will eat of a tree called Zaqqum S: Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,
056.053 Y: "Then will ye fill your insides therewith," P: And will fill your bellies therewith; S: And fill (your) bellies with it;
056.054 Y: "And drink Boiling Water on top of it:" P: And thereon ye will drink of boiling water, S: Then drink over it of boiling water;
056.055 Y: "Indeed ye shall drink like diseased camels raging with thirst!" P: Drinking even as the camel drinketh. S: And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.
056.056 Y: Such will be their entertainment on the Day of Requital! P: This will be their welcome on the Day of Judgment. S: This is their entertainment on the day of requital.
056.057 Y: It is We Who have created you: why will ye not witness the Truth? P: We created you. Will ye then admit the truth? S: We have created you, why do you not then assent?
056.058 Y: Do ye then see?- The (human Seed) that ye throw out,- P: Have ye seen that which ye emit? S: Have you considered the seed?
056.059 Y: Is it ye who create it, or are We the Creators? P: Do ye create it or are We the Creator? S: Is it you that create it or are We the creators?
056.060 Y: We have decreed Death to be your common lot, and We are not to be frustrated P: We mete out death among you, and We are not to be outrun, S: We have ordained death among you and We are not to be overcome,
056.061 Y: from changing your Forms and creating you (again) in (forms) that ye know not. P: That We may transfigure you and make you what ye know not. S: In order that We may bring in your place the likes of you and make you grow into what you know not.
056.062 Y: And ye certainly know already the first form of creation: why then do ye not celebrate His praises? P: And verily ye know the first creation. Why, then, do ye not reflect? S: And certainly you know the first growth, why do you not then mind?
056.063 Y: See ye the seed that ye sow in the ground? P: Have ye seen that which ye cultivate? S: Have you considered what you sow?
056.064 Y: Is it ye that cause it to grow, or are We the Cause? P: Is it ye who foster it, or are We the Fosterer? S: Is it you that cause it to grow, or are We the causers of growth?
056.065 Y: Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry powder, and ye would be left in wonderment, P: If We willed, We verily could make it chaff, then would ye cease not to exclaim: S: If We pleased, We should have certainly made it broken down into pieces, then would you begin to lament:
056.066 Y: (Saying), "We are indeed left with debts (for nothing):" P: Lo! we are laden with debt! S: Surely we are burdened with debt:
056.067 Y: "Indeed are we shut out (of the fruits of our labour)" P: Nay, but we are deprived! S: Nay! we are deprived.
056.068 Y: See ye the water which ye drink? P: Have ye observed the water which ye drink? S: Have you considered the water which you drink?
056.069 Y: Do ye bring it down (in rain) from the cloud or do We? P: Is it ye who shed it from the raincloud, or are We the Shedder? S: Is it you that send it down from the clouds, or are We the senders?
056.070 Y: Were it Our Will, We could make it salt (and unpalatable): then why do ye not give thanks? P: If We willed We verily could make it bitter. Why then, give ye not thanks? S: If We pleased, We would have made it salty; why do you not then give thanks?
056.071 Y: See ye the Fire which ye kindle? P: Have ye observed the fire which ye strike out; S: Have you considered the fire which you strike?
056.072 Y: Is it ye who grow the tree which feeds the fire, or do We grow it? P: Was it ye who made the tree thereof to grow, or were We the grower? S: Is it you that produce the trees for it, or are We the producers?
056.073 Y: We have made it a memorial (of Our handiwork), and an article of comfort and convenience for the denizens of deserts. P: We, even We, appointed it a memorial and a comfort for the dwellers in the wilderness. S: We have made it a reminder and an advantage for the wayfarers of the desert.
056.074 Y: Then celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord, the Supreme! P: Therefor (O Muhammad), praise the name of thy Lord, the Tremendous. S: Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
056.075 Y: Furthermore I call to witness the setting of the Stars,- P: Nay, I swear by the places of the stars - S: But nay! I swear by the falling of stars;
056.076 Y: And that is indeed a mighty adjuration if ye but knew,- P: And lo! that verily is a tremendous oath, if ye but knew - S: And most surely it is a very great oath if you only knew;
056.077 Y: That this is indeed a Qur'an Most Honourable, P: That (this) is indeed a noble Qur'an S: Most surely it is an honored Quran,
056.078 Y: In Book well-guarded, P: In a Book kept hidden S: In a book that is protected
056.079 Y: Which none shall touch but those who are clean: P: Which none toucheth save the purified, S: None shall touch it save the purified ones.
056.080 Y: A Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds. P: A revelation from the Lord of the Worlds. S: A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.
056.081 Y: Is it such a Message that ye would hold in light esteem? P: Is it this Statement that ye scorn, S: Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?
056.082 Y: And have ye made it your livelihood that ye should declare it false? P: And make denial thereof your livelihood? S: And to give (it) the lie you make your means of subsistence.
056.083 Y: Then why do ye not (intervene) when (the soul of the dying man) reaches the throat,- P: Why, then, when (the soul) cometh up to the throat (of the dying) S: Why is it not then that when it (soul) comes up to the throat,
056.084 Y: And ye the while (sit) looking on,- P: And ye are at that moment looking S: And you at that time look on--
056.085 Y: But We are nearer to him than ye, and yet see not,- P: And We are nearer unto him than ye are, but ye see not- S: And We are nearer to it than you, but you do not see-
056.086 Y: Then why do ye not,- If you are exempt from (future) account,- P: Why then, if ye are not in bondage (unto Us), S: Then why is it not-- if you are not held under authority--
056.087 Y: Call back the soul, if ye are true (in the claim of independence)? P: Do ye not force it back, if ye are truthful? S: That you send it (not) back-- if you are truthful?
056.088 Y: Thus, then, if he be of those Nearest to Allah, P: Thus if he is of those brought nigh, S: Then if he is one of those drawn nigh (to Allah),
056.089 Y: (There is for him) Rest and Satisfaction, and a Garden of Delights. P: Then breath of life, and plenty, and a Garden of delight. S: Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.
056.090 Y: And if he be of the Companions of the Right Hand, P: And if he is of those on the right hand, S: And if he is one of those on the right hand,
056.091 Y: (For him is the salutation), "Peace be unto thee", from the Companions of the Right Hand. P: Then (the greeting) "Peace be unto thee" from those on the right hand. S: Then peace to you from those on the right hand.
056.092 Y: And if he be of those who treat (Truth) as Falsehood, who go wrong, P: But if he is of the rejecters, the erring, S: And if he is one of the rejecters, the erring ones,
056.093 Y: For him is Entertainment with Boiling Water. P: Then the welcome will be boiling water S: He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,
056.094 Y: And burning in Hell-Fire. P: And roasting at hell-fire. S: And burning in hell.
056.095 Y: Verily, this is the Very Truth and Certainly. P: Lo! this is certain truth. S: Most surely this is a certain truth.
056.096 Y: So celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord, the Supreme. P: Therefor (O Muhammad) praise the name of thy Lord, the Tremendous. S: Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
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