| Chapter 56 |
| In the name of God, the Almighty, the Merciful. |
| 56:1 | When the inevitable comes to pass. |
| 56:2 | Nothing can stop it from happening. |
| 56:3 | It will bring low, and raise up. |
| 56:4 | When the Earth will be shaken a terrible shake. |
| 56:5 | And the mountains will be wiped out. |
| 56:6 | So that they become only scattered dust. |
| 56:7 | And you will be in three groupings. |
| 56:8 | So those on the right, who will be from those on the right? |
| 56:9 | And those on the left, who will be from those on the left? |
| 56:10 | And those foremost, who will be from those foremost? |
| 56:11 | They will be the ones who are brought near. |
| 56:12 | In the paradises of bliss. |
| 56:13 | Many from the first generations. |
| 56:14 | And a few from the later generations. |
| 56:15 | Upon luxurious furnishings. |
| 56:16 | Residing in them, neighboring each other. |
| 56:17 | Moving amongst them will be immortal children. |
| 56:18 | With cups, pitchers and drinks which are pure. |
| 56:19 | They do not run out, nor do they get bored. |
| 56:20 | And fruits of their choice. |
| 56:21 | And meat of birds that they desire. |
| 56:22 | And wonderful companions. |
| 56:23 | Like pearls which are sheltered. |
| 56:24 | A reward for their works. |
| 56:25 | They never hear any nonsense therein, nor sinful utterances. |
| 56:26 | Only the utterances of: “Peace. Peace.” |
| 56:27 | And those on the right, who will be with those on the right? |
| 56:28 | In lush orchards. |
| 56:29 | And fruit-trees which are ripe. |
| 56:30 | And extended shade. |
| 56:31 | And flowing water. |
| 56:32 | And many fruits. |
| 56:33 | Neither ending; nor forbidden. |
| 56:34 | And raised furnishings. |
| 56:35 | We have planted them deeply. |
| 56:36 | And made them never previously touched. |
| 56:37 | Perfect and without spoil. |
| 56:38 | For those on the right side. |
| 56:39 | Many from the early generations. |
| 56:40 | And many from the later generations. |
| 56:41 | And those on the left, who will be from those on the left? |
| 56:42 | In fierce hot winds and boiling water. |
| 56:43 | And a shade that is unpleasant. |
| 56:44 | Neither cool, nor helpful. |
| 56:45 | They used to be indulged in luxury before this. |
| 56:46 | And they persisted in the great blasphemy. |
| 56:47 | And they used to say: “After we die and turn to dust and bones, we will get resurrected?” |
| 56:48 | “As well as our forefathers?” |
| 56:49 | Say: “The people of old and the later generations,” |
| 56:50 | “Will be summoned to a meeting on a predetermined Day.” |
| 56:51 | “Then you, O rejecting strayers,” |
| 56:52 | “Will eat from the tree of Bitterness,” |
| 56:53 | “Filling your bellies therefrom,” |
| 56:54 | “Then drinking on top of it boiling water,” |
| 56:55 | “So you will drink like thirsty camels!” |
| 56:56 | Such is their share on the Day of Judgment. |
| 56:57 | We have created you, if you could only believe! |
| 56:58 | Have you noted the semen that you produce? |
| 56:59 | Did you create it, or were We the Ones who created it? |
| 56:60 | We have predetermined death for you. Nothing can stop Us, |
| 56:61 | From transforming your forms, and establishing you in what you do not know. |
| 56:62 | You have come to know about the first creation. If only you would remember. |
| 56:63 | Have you noted the crops you reap? |
| 56:64 | Did you grow them, or were We the Ones who grew them? |
| 56:65 | If We wished, We can turn them into hay. Then you will be left in wonderment: |
| 56:66 | “We are lost.” |
| 56:67 | “No, we are deprived!” |
| 56:68 | Have you noted the water you drink? |
| 56:69 | Did you send it down from the clouds, or was it We who sent it down? |
| 56:70 | If We wished, We can make it salty. If only you would give thanks. |
| 56:71 | Have you noted the fire you kindle? |
| 56:72 | Did you establish its tree, or was it We who established it? |
| 56:73 | We rendered it a reminder, and a useful tool for the users. |
| 56:74 | You shall glorify the name of your Lord, the Great. |
| 56:75 | I do swear by the positions of the stars. |
| 56:76 | This is an oath, if you only knew, that is great. |
| 56:77 | It is an honorable Qur’an. |
| 56:78 | In a protected book. |
| 56:79 | None can grasp it except those purified. |
| 56:80 | A revelation from the Lord of the worlds. |
| 56:81 | Are you disregarding this narration? |
| 56:82 | And you have your provisions, yet you are denying? |
| 56:83 | So when the time comes and it reaches your throat. |
| 56:84 | And at that moment you look around. |
| 56:85 | We are closer to it than you are, but you do not see. |
| 56:86 | If it is true that you do not owe any account. |
| 56:87 | Then return it, if you are truthful? |
| 56:88 | So, if he is one of those who are made near. |
| 56:89 | Then joy, and rose buds, and paradises of bliss. |
| 56:90 | And if he is one of the people of the right. |
| 56:91 | Then: “Peace” from the people of the right. |
| 56:92 | But if he is one of the deniers, the strayers. |
| 56:93 | Then an abode of boiling water. |
| 56:94 | And a burning in Hell. |
| 56:95 | This is the absolute truth. |
| 56:96 | You shall glorify the name of your Lord, the Great. |