Al-Wâqi'ah

(1)When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls.

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

(3)It will bring low (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 (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups).

(8)So those on the Right Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Records in their right hands), Who will be those on the Right Hand? (As a respect for them, because they will enter Paradise).

(9)And those on the Left Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Record in their left hands), Who will be those on the Left Hand? (As a disgrace for them, because they will enter Hell).

(10)And those foremost [(in Islâmic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islâm,] will be foremost (in Paradise).

(11)These will be those nearest to Allâh.

(12)In the Gardens of delight (Paradise).

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

(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) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious),

(23)Like unto preserved pearls.

(24)A reward for what they used to do.

(25)No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.).

(26)But only the saying of: Salâm!, Salâm! (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 Talh (banana-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 not limited, 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 (their husbands only), 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 Islâm).

(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 fierce hot wind and boiling water,

(43)And shadow of black smoke,

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

(45)Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,

(46)And were persisting in great sin (joining partners in worship along with Allâh, committing murders and other crimes, etc.)[]

(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 SAW): "(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 Zaqqûm.

(53)"Then you will fill your bellies therewith,

(54)"And drink boiling water on top of it,

(55)"So you will drink (that) 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 (about) the human semen that you emit.

(59)Is it you who create it (i.e. make this semen into a perfect human being), 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 (i.e. the creation of Adam), 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 (or left in wonderment).

(66)(Saying): "We are indeed Mughramûn (i.e. ruined or lost the money without any profit, or punished by the loss of all that we spend for cultivation, etc.)! [See Tafsir Al-Qurtubî, Vol. 17, Page 219]

(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 (and undrinkable), why then do you not give thanks (to Allâh)?

(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 have made it a Reminder (for the Hell-fire, in the Hereafter); and an article of use for the travellers (and all the others, in this world).

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

(75)So I swear by Mawâqi (setting or the mansions, etc.) of the stars (they traverse).

(76)And verily, that is indeed a great oath, if you but know.

(77)That (this) is indeed an honourable recital (the Noble Qur'ân).

(78)In a Book well-guarded (with Allâh in the heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz).

(79)Which (that Book with Allâh) none can touch but the purified (i.e. the angels).

(80)A Revelation (this Qur'ân) from the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

(81)Is it such a talk (this Qur'an) that you (disbelievers) deny?

(82)And instead (of thanking Allâh) for the provision He gives you, on the contrary, you deny Him (by disbelief)!

(83)Then why do you not (intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) reaches the throat?

(84)And you at the moment are looking on,

(85)But We (i.e. Our angels who take the soul) are nearer to him than you, but you see not, [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol.27, Page 209]

(86)Then why do you not, if you are exempt from the reckoning and recompense (punishment, etc.)

(87)Bring back the soul (to its body), if you are truthful?

(88)Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabûn (those brought near to Allâh),

(89)(There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of delights (Paradise).

(90)And if he (the dying person) be of those on the Right Hand,

(91)Then there is safety and peace (from the Punishment of Allâh) for (you as you are from) those on the Right Hand.

(92)But if he (the dying person) be of the denying (of the Resurrection), the erring (away from the Right Path of Islâmic Monotheism),

(93)Then for him is entertainment with boiling water.

(94)And burning 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.

Al-Mumtahinah

(1)O you who believe! Take not My enemies and your enemies (i.e. disbelievers and polytheists, etc.) as friends, showing affection towards them, while they have disbelieved in what has come to you of the truth (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism, this Qur'ân, and Muhammad SAW), and have driven out the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) and yourselves (from your homeland) because you believe in Allâh your Lord! If you have come forth to strive in My Cause and to seek My Good Pleasure, (then take not these disbelievers and polytheists, etc., as your friends). You show friendship to them in secret, while I am All-Aware of what you conceal and what you reveal. And whosoever of you (Muslims) does that, then indeed he has gone (far) astray, (away) from the Straight Path[] .

(2)Should they gain the upper hand over you, they would behave to you as enemies, and stretch forth their hands and their tongues against you with evil, and they desire that you should disbelieve.

(3)Neither your relatives nor your children will benefit you on the Day of Resurrection (against Allâh). He will judge between you. And Allâh is the All-Seer of what you do.

(4)Indeed there has been an excellent example for you in Ibrâhim (Abraham) and those with him, when they said to their people: "Verily, we are free from you and whatever you worship besides Allâh, we have rejected you, and there has started between us and you, hostility and hatred for ever, until you believe in Allâh Alone," except the saying of Ibrâhim (Abraham) to his father: "Verily, I will ask for forgiveness (from Allâh) for you, but I have no power to do anything for you before Allâh[] ." Our Lord! In You (Alone) we put our trust, and to You (Alone) we turn in repentance, and to You (Alone) is (our) final Return,

(5)"Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the disbelievers, and forgive us, Our Lord! Verily, You, only You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise."

(6)Certainly, there has been in them an excellent example for you to follow, for those who look forward to (the Meeting with) Allâh (for the reward from Him) and the Last Day. And whosoever turn away, then verily, Allâh is Rich (Free of all wants), Worthy of all Praise.

(7)Perhaps Allâh will make friendship between you and those whom you hold as enemies. And Allâh has power (over all things), and Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(8)Allâh does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion and did not drive you out of your homes. Verily, Allâh loves those who deal with equity.

(9)It is only as regards those who fought against you on account of religion, and have driven you out of your homes, and helped to drive you out, that Allâh forbids you to befriend them. And whosoever will befriend them, then such are the Zâlimûn (wrong-doers those who disobey Allâh).

(10)O you who believe! When believing women come to you as emigrants, examine them, Allâh knows best as to their Faith, then if you ascertain that they are true believers, send them not back to the disbelievers, they are not lawful (wives) for the disbelievers nor are the disbelievers lawful (husbands) for them. But give the disbelievers that (amount of money) which they have spent [as their Mahr[]] to them. And there will be no sin on you to marry them if you have paid their Mahr to them. Likewise hold not the disbelieving women as wives, and ask for (the return of) that which you have spent (as Mahr) and let them (the disbelievers, etc.) ask back for that which they have spent. That is the Judgement of Allâh. He judges between you. And Allâh is All-Knowing, All-Wise.

(11)And if any of your wives have gone from you to the disbelievers, and you have an accession (by the coming over of a woman from the other side), then pay to those whose wives have gone, the equivalent of what they had spent (on their Mahr). And fear Allâh in Whom you believe.

(12)O Prophet! When believing women come to you to give you the Bai'â (pledge), that they will not associate anything in worship with Allâh, that they will not steal, that they will not commit illegal sexual intercourse, that they will not kill their children, that they will not utter slander, intentionally forging falsehood (i.e. by making illegal children belonging to their husbands), and that they will not disobey you in any Ma'rûf (Islâmic Monotheism and all that which Islâm ordains) then accept their Bai'â (pledge), and ask Allâh to forgive them, Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(13)O you who believe! Take not as friends the people who incurred the Wrath of Allâh (i.e. the Jews). Surely, they have been in despair to receive any good in the Hereafter, just as the disbelievers have been in despair about those (buried) in graves (that they will not be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection).