Surah Al-Waqi’ah English Translation & Roman Transliteration
56. SURAH AL-WAAQT’AH (THE EVENT OF THE LAST DAY)
(This Surah is Makkan, containing 3 sections and 96 verses)
Allah’s Name to commence with, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
56:1. When that which is meant to occur will occur.
56:2. At that time there will be no room for anyone to deny its occurrence.
56:3. (It will be) degrading some and elevating some.
56:4. When the earth will tremble by trembling.
56:5. And the mountains will disintegrate into dust.
56:6. So, they will become like fine scattered dust particles in filtered light.
56:7. And you will become of three categories.
56:8. So, (firstly) those who are on the right; how (fortunate) are those who are on the right (i.e., the people of Paradise).
56:9. And (secondly) those who are on the left; how (unfortunate) are those who are on the left (i.e., the people of Hell).
56:10. And (thirdly) those who surpassed (by entering Paradise due to their pious deeds); they absolutely did surpass (to enter it).
56:11. It is they who are nearest to the Majestic Court (of Allah).
56:12. They are in Gardens of Bliss.
56:13. A (large) group from the earlier generations (of Muslims will be in the closeness of Allah).
56:14. And a few from the latter (generations).
56:15. (The close ones will be) on the coated thrones (with rubies, diamonds, and pearls, etc.).
56:16. Reclining on them, facing each other.
56:17. Circling around them (to serve) shall be eternal male.
56:18. Carrying vessels and jugs, and cups filled with wine (of Paradise) flowing before the eyes.
56:19. It will not cause headache, nor shall it affect their soberness (unlike the wine of this world).
56:20. And fruits that they may desire.
56:21. And the meat of birds that they may wish.
56:22. And large (gorgeous) eyed Hoors (i.e., maidens from Paradise).
56:23. Like pearls kept hidden.
56:24. As a reward for their deeds.
56:25. They will not hear any useless or sinful speech in it.
56:26. Yes, they will be saying this (to one another); ‘Salaam! (and the other would reply) ‘Salaam!’
56:27. And those on the right; how (fortunate) are those on the right.
56:28. (They will be) amongst the berry trees without thorns.
56:29. And in clusters of bananas.
56:30. And in everlasting shade.
56:31. And amongst continuously flowing water.
56:32. And in (an) abundance of fruits.
56:33. Which neither come to an end nor are prohibited (for the dwellers of Paradise).
56:34. And on beddings raised high.
56:35. We have indeed created these women (i.e., the maidens of Paradise) with an excellent growth.
56:36. Hence made them loved by their husbands, displaying love for their husbands, being of the same age.
56:38. (Hoors are created) for the ones on the right side.
56:39. From the former generation, a (large) group.
56:40. And from the latter generation, a (large) group.
56:41. And those on the left; how (despicable) are those on the left.
56:42. In scorching hot wind and boiling hot water.
56:43. And in the shadow of burning smoke.
56:44. Which is neither cool nor of honour.
56:45. Indeed, they were indulging in luxury before this.
56:46. And were stubborn upon that great sin (of polytheism).
56:47. And they used to say, ‘What! When we are dead and have turned into dust and bones, will we surely be raised again?!
56:48. ‘And our former forefathers as well?’
56:49. Say you (O Beloved), ‘Without doubt, all the former and the latter (will be raised).’
56:50. “They will definitely be gathered on the appointed time of the known Day.’
56:51. Then indeed you, O misguided ones, O beliers.
56:52. You will indeed eat from the Zaqqoom tree (i.e., the extremely bitter thorny tree in Hell).
56:53. Then you will fill your bellies with it.
56:54. And on top of this, you will drink boiling water.
56:55. Then you will be drinking just like very thirsty camels drink.
56:56. This is their hospitality on the Day of justice.
56:57. We created you, so why do you not accept the truth?
56:58. Have you contemplated over that which you did (in the womb of a woman)?
56:59. Is it you who create a human being out of it, or are We the Creator?
56:60. It is We who have decreed death amongst you, and We have not been outdone from it.
56:61. That (after causing you to die), We may replace the likes of you and make you into such forms of which you know not.
56:62. And indeed, you have known about the initial creation, then why do you not ponder?
56:63. So, have you considered that which you sow?
56:64. Is it you who cause crops to grow, or are We the Grower?
56:65. If We will, We can make it like dry trampled grass, so you would remain saying sorrowfully.
56:66. That ‘We have been ruined (in our wealth).’
56:67. ‘Rather, we remained ill-fated.’
56:68. So, what do you say regarding that water which you drink?
56:69. Is it you who brought it down from the clouds, or is it We Who cause it to come down?
56:70. If We will, so We can make it salty, then why are you not grateful?
56:71. So, what do you say regarding that fire which you ignite?
56:72. Is it you who grew its tree, or is it We Who are the Creator of it?
56:73. We have made it (i.e., the fire) a reminder of Hell and as a benefit for travellers.
