# The Holy Qur'an (Maulana Muhammad Ali)/56. The Event
#### 56. The Event (Al-Waqi'ah)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, the Merciful.
$^1$ When the Event comes to pass --
$^2$ There is no belying its coming to pass,
$^3$ Abasing (some), exalting (others),
$^4$ When the earth is shaken with a (severe) shaking,
$^5$ And the mountains are crumbled to pieces,
$^6$ So they are as scattered dust,
$^7$ And you are three sorts.
$^8$ So those on the right-hand how (happy) are those on the right-hand!
$^9$ And those on the left; how (wretched) are those on the left!
$^{10}$ And the foremost are the foremost --
$^{11}$ These are drawn nigh (to Allah).
$^{12}$ In Gardens of bliss
$^{13}$ A multitude from among the first,
$^{14}$ And a few from among those of later times,
$^{15}$ On thrones inwrought,
$^{16}$ Reclining on them, facing each other.
$^{17}$ Round about them will go youths never altering in age,
$^{18}$ With goblets and ewers, and a cup of pure drink --
$^{19}$ They are not affected with headache thereby, nor are they intoxicated,
$^{20}$ And fruits that they choose,
$^{21}$ And flesh of fowl that they desire,
$^{22}$ And pure, beautiful ones,
$^{23}$ Like to hidden pearls.
$^{24}$ A reward for what they did.
$^{25}$ They hear therein no vain or sinful talk --
$^{26}$ But only the saying, Peace! Peace!
$^{27}$ And those on the right hand; how (happy) are those on the right hand!
$^{28}$ Amid thornless lote-trees,
$^{29}$ And clustered banana-trees,
$^{30}$ And extensive shade,
$^{31}$ And water gushing,
$^{32}$ And abundant fruit.
$^{33}$ Neither intercepted, nor forbidden,
$^{34}$ And exalted couches.
$^{35}$ Surely We have created them a (new) creation,
$^{36}$ So We have made them virgins,
$^{37}$ Loving, equals in age,
$^{38}$ For those on the right hand.
$^{39}$ A multitude from among the first,
$^{40}$ And a multitude from among those of later times.
$^{41}$ And those on the left hand; how (wretched) are those on the left hand!
$^{42}$ In hot wind and boiling water,
$^{43}$ And shadow of black smoke,
$^{44}$ Neither cool nor refreshing.
$^{45}$ Surely they lived before that in ease.
$^{46}$ And they persisted in the great violation.
$^{47}$ And they used to say: When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised?
$^{48}$ Or our fathers of yore?
$^{49}$ Say: The ancients and those of later times
$^{50}$ Will surely be gathered together for the appointed hour of a known day.
$^{51}$ Then shall you, O you who err and deny,
$^{52}$ Eat of the tree of Zaqqum,
$^{53}$ And fill (your) bellies with it
$^{54}$ Then drink after it of boiling water;
$^{55}$ And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.
$^{56}$ This is their entertainment on the day of Requital.
$^{57}$ We have created you, why do you not then accept?
$^{58}$ See you that which you emit?
$^{59}$ Is it you that create it or are We the Creators?
$^{60}$ We have ordained death among you and We are not to be overcome,
$^{61}$ That We may change your state and make you grow into what you know not.
$^{62}$ And certainly you know the first growth, why do you not then mind?
$^{63}$ See you what you sow?
$^{64}$ Is it you that cause it to grow, or arc We the Causer of growth.
$^{65}$ If We pleased, We would make it chaff, then would you lament:
$^{66}$ Surely we are burdened with debt:
$^{67}$ Nay, we are deprived.
$^{68}$ See you the water which you drink?
$^{69}$ Do you bring it down from the clouds, or are We the Bringer?
$^{70}$ If We pleased, We could make it saltish; why give you not thanks?
$^{71}$ See you the fire which you kindle?
$^{72}$ Is it you that produce the trees for it, or are We the Producer?
$^{73}$ We have made it a reminder and an advantage for the wayfarers of the desert.
$^{74}$ So glorify the name of thy Lord, the Incomparably Great.
$^{75}$ But nay, I swear by revelation of portions (of the Qur'an)
$^{76}$ And it is a great oath indeed, if you knew --
$^{77}$ Surely it is a bounteous Qur'an,
$^{78}$ In a book that is protected,
$^{79}$ Which none touches save the purified ones.
$^{80}$ A revelation from the Lord of the worlds.
$^{81}$ Is it this announcement that you disdain?
$^{82}$ And make your denial your means of subsistence. --
$^{83}$ Why is it nor then that when it comes up to the throat,
$^{84}$ And you at that time look on --
$^{85}$ And We are nearer to it than you, but you see not --
$^{86}$ Why then, if you are not held under authority,
$^{87}$ Do you not send it back, if you are truthful?
$^{88}$ Then if he is one of those drawn nigh (to Allah),
$^{89}$ Then happiness and bounty and a Garden of bliss.
$^{90}$ And if he is one of those on the right hand,
$^{91}$ Then peace to thee from those on the right hand.
$^{92}$ And if he is one of the rejectors, the erring ones,
$^{93}$ He has an entertainment of boiling water,
$^{94}$ And burning in hell.
$^{95}$ Surely this is a certain truth.
$^{96}$ So glorify the name of thy Lord, the Incomparably Great.