1. When the Event befalls.

2. And there can be no denying of its befalling.

3. It will degrade (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 will be in three separate groups.

8. So those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand?

9. And those on the Left Hand, Who will be those on the Left Hand?

10. And those foremost will be foremost.

11. These will be those nearest to Allah.

12. In the Gardens of delight.

13. A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islam).

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) fair females with wide, lovely eyes,

23. Like preserved pearls.

24. A reward for what they used to do.

25. No dirty, false, evil vain talk will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech.

26. But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (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 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 eternal, 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 , 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 Islam).

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 raging hot wind and boiling water,

43. And shadow of black smoke,

44. (That shadow) neither cool, nor good,

45. Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,

46. And were persisting in great sin.

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 Zaqqum.

53. "Then you will fill your bellies therewith,

54. "And drink boiling water on top of it,

55. "So you will drink 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, the semen that you emit.

59. Is it you who create, 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, 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.

66. (Saying): "We are indeed ruined!

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, why then do you not give thanks (to Allah)?

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 made it a reminder, and useful to those who kindle it.

74. Then glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.

75. So I swear by the stars (in the constellations).

76. And verily, that is indeed a great oath, if you but knew.

77. That (this) is indeed an honourable recital.

78. In a Book well-guarded.

79. Which none can touch but the purified.

80. A Revelation from the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).

81. How can you scorn this statement?

82. And instead (of thanking Allah) for the provision He gives you, on the contrary, you deny Him!

83. When the soul of a dying man comes up to his throat

84. while you are gazing on,

85. We are nearer to him than you, though you do not see Us.

86. why, if you are not to be judged,

87. bring back his soul, if you are truthful?

88. If that dying person is one of those who will be brought near to Allah,

89. they will have rest, ease, and a Garden of Bliss;

90. if he is one of those on the Right,

91. [he will hear], ‘Peace be on you,’ from his companions on the Right;

92. but if he is one of those who denied the truth and went astray,

93. he will be welcomed with scalding water.

94. He will burn 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.