The Inevitable (al-Waqi’ah)

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¹ When the inevitable occurs, the low will be raised high.

The earth will be shaken with a shock.

the mountains are crushed and crum- 6. And they become scattered dust. 39. A ⁴ When

And you become three classes.
Those on the Right—what of those on the Right?

9-10. And those on the Left—what of those on the Left? The forerunners are the nearest. ¹¹

The Gardens of Bliss with luxurious furnishings throng with the ancients and a small band of the latecomers. They recline on those furnishings, facing each other. them will be immortalized youth.

them are good and beautiful ones. So which of your Lord’s marvels will you deny? ¹⁶

Serving
With ication.
And fruits of their choice.
And meat of birds that they may desire.
And lovely companions.
The likenesses of treasured pearls.
As a reward for what they used to do.
Therein they will hear no nonsense, and no accusations.
But only the greeting: “Peace, peace.” those on the Right—what of those on the Right?
And
In lush orchards. sweet-smelling plants.
And extended shade.
And outpouring water.
And abundant fruit.
Neither

made them virgins. 37. Tender 38. For withheld, nor forbidden. uplifted mattresses. have created them of special creation. 36. And ¹⁰ And cups, pitchers, and sparkling drinks. them neither headache, nor intox- 29. And

and un-aging. those on the Right. throng from the ancients. 40. And a throng from the latecomers. And those on the Left—what of those on the Left? 41. 42. Amid 43. And 207 searing wind and boiling water. a shadow of thick smoke.

Neither cool, nor refreshing. If We will, We can make it salty. Will you not be thankful?
They had lived before that in luxury. And they used to persist in immense wrongdoing.
And they used to say, “When we are dead and turned into dust and bones, are we to be resurrected? you seen the fire you kindle? Is it you who produce its tree, or are We the Producer?
We have made it a reminder, and a comfort for the users.
And 74. So

our ancient ancestors too?” 49. Say, “The first and the last. Will be gathered for the appointment of a familiar Day.” 51. Then you, you misguided, who deny the truth. 50. 52. Will be eating from the Tree of Bitterness. 53. Will be filling your bellies with it. 54. Will be drinking on top of it boiling water. like thirsty camels drink. 56. That is their hospitality on the Day of Ret- ribution. 57. We created you—if only you would be- lieve! 58. Have you seen what you ejaculate? it you who create it, or are We the Crea- tor? 60. We have decreed death among you, and We will not be outstripped. 61. In replacing you with your likes, and trans- forming you into what you do not know. 62. You have known the first formation; if only you would remember. 63. Have you seen what you cultivate? 64. Is it you who make it grow, or are We the Grower? 65. If We will, We can turn it into rubble; then you will lament. 66. “We 67. No, 72. glorify the Name of your Great Lord. 75. I swear by the locations of the stars. It is an oath, if you only knew, that is tre- mendous. 76. 77. It is a noble Quran. 78. In a well-protected Book. 79. None 55. Drinking 59. Is 71. Have are penalized. we are being deprived.” can grasp it except the purified. 80. A revelation from the Lord of the Worlds. 81. Is it this discourse that you take so lightly? 82. And you make it your livelihood to deny it? 83. So when it has reached the throat. 84. As you are looking on. We are nearer to it than you are, but you do not see. 85. 86. If you are not held to account. 87. Then bring it back, if you are truthful. 88. But if he is one of those brought near. Then happiness, and flowers, and Garden of Delights. 89. 90. And if he is one of those on the Right. you,” from those on the 91. Then, “Peace upon Right. 92. But if he is one of the deniers, the mistaken. 93. Then 94. And a welcome of Inferno. burning in Hell. 95. This is the certain truth. your Lord, the Mag- nificent 96. So glorify the Name of 68. Have you seen the water you drink? it you who sent it down from the clouds, or are We the Sender? 69. Is