بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

اِذَا وَقَعَتِ الْوَاقِعَةُ(1) لَیْسَ لِوَقْعَتِهَا كَاذِبَةٌ(2) خَافِضَةٌ رَّافِعَةٌ(3) اِذَا رُجَّتِ الْاَرْضُ رَجًّا(4) وَّ بُسَّتِ الْجِبَالُ بَسًّا(5) فَكَانَتْ هَبَآءً مُّنْۢبَثًّا(6) وَّ كُنْتُمْ اَزْوَاجًا ثَلٰثَةًﭤ(7) فَاَصْحٰبُ الْمَیْمَنَةِ ﳔ مَاۤ اَصْحٰبُ الْمَیْمَنَةِﭤ(8) وَ اَصْحٰبُ الْمَشْــٴَـمَةِ ﳔ مَاۤ اَصْحٰبُ الْمَشْــٴَـمَةِﭤ(9) وَ السّٰبِقُوْنَ السّٰبِقُوْنَ(10) اُولٰٓىٕكَ الْمُقَرَّبُوْنَ(11) فِیْ جَنّٰتِ النَّعِیْمِ(12) ثُلَّةٌ مِّنَ الْاَوَّلِیْنَ(13) وَ قَلِیْلٌ مِّنَ الْاٰخِرِیْنَﭤ(14) عَلٰى سُرُرٍ مَّوْضُوْنَةٍ(15) مُّتَّكِـٕیْنَ عَلَیْهَا مُتَقٰبِلِیْنَ(16) یَطُوْفُ عَلَیْهِمْ وِلْدَانٌ مُّخَلَّدُوْنَ(17) بِاَكْوَابٍ وَّ اَبَارِیْقَ ﳔ وَ كَاْسٍ مِّنْ مَّعِیْنٍ(18) لَّا یُصَدَّعُوْنَ عَنْهَا وَ لَا یُنْزِفُوْنَ(19) وَ فَاكِهَةٍ مِّمَّا یَتَخَیَّرُوْنَ(20) وَ لَحْمِ طَیْرٍ مِّمَّا یَشْتَهُوْنَﭤ(21) وَ حُوْرٌ عِیْنٌ(22) كَاَمْثَالِ اللُّؤْلُوَٴ الْمَكْنُوْنِ(23) جَزَآءًۢ بِمَا كَانُوْا یَعْمَلُوْنَ(24) لَا یَسْمَعُوْنَ فِیْهَا لَغْوًا وَّ لَا تَاْثِیْمًا(25) اِلَّا قِیْلًا سَلٰمًا سَلٰمًا(26) وَ اَصْحٰبُ الْیَمِیْنِ ﳔ مَاۤ اَصْحٰبُ الْیَمِیْنِﭤ(27) فِیْ سِدْرٍ مَّخْضُوْدٍ(28) وَّ طَلْحٍ مَّنْضُوْدٍ(29) وَّ ظِلٍّ مَّمْدُوْدٍ(30) وَّ مَآءٍ مَّسْكُوْبٍ(31) وَّ فَاكِهَةٍ كَثِیْرَةٍ(32) لَّا مَقْطُوْعَةٍ وَّ لَا مَمْنُوْعَةٍ(33) وَّ فُرُشٍ مَّرْفُوْعَةٍﭤ(34) اِنَّاۤ اَنْشَاْنٰهُنَّ اِنْشَآءً(35) فَجَعَلْنٰهُنَّ اَبْكَارًا(36) عُرُبًا اَتْرَابًا(37) لِّاَصْحٰبِ الْیَمِیْنِ(38) ثُلَّةٌ مِّنَ الْاَوَّلِیْنَ(39) وَ ثُلَّةٌ مِّنَ الْاٰخِرِیْنَﭤ(40) وَ اَصْحٰبُ الشِّمَالِ ﳔ مَاۤ اَصْحٰبُ الشِّمَالِﭤ(41) فِیْ سَمُوْمٍ وَّ حَمِیْمٍ(42) وَّ ظِلٍّ مِّنْ یَّحْمُوْمٍ(43) لَّا بَارِدٍ وَّ لَا كَرِیْمٍ(44) اِنَّهُمْ كَانُوْا قَبْلَ ذٰلِكَ مُتْرَفِیْنَ(45) وَ كَانُوْا یُصِرُّوْنَ عَلَى الْحِنْثِ الْعَظِیْمِ(46) وَ كَانُوْا یَقُوْلُوْنَ ﳔ اَىٕذَا مِتْنَا وَ كُنَّا تُرَابًا وَّ عِظَامًا ءَاِنَّا لَمَبْعُوْثُوْنَ(47) اَوَ اٰبَآؤُنَا الْاَوَّلُوْنَ(48) قُلْ اِنَّ الْاَوَّلِیْنَ وَ الْاٰخِرِیْنَ(49) لَمَجْمُوْعُوْنَ ﳔ اِلٰى مِیْقَاتِ یَوْمٍ مَّعْلُوْمٍ(50) ثُمَّ اِنَّكُمْ اَیُّهَا الضَّآلُّوْنَ الْمُكَذِّبُوْنَ(51) لَاٰكِلُوْنَ مِنْ شَجَرٍ مِّنْ زَقُّوْمٍ(52) فَمَالِــٴُـوْنَ مِنْهَا الْبُطُوْنَ(53) فَشٰرِبُوْنَ عَلَیْهِ مِنَ الْحَمِیْمِ(54) فَشٰرِبُوْنَ شُرْبَ الْهِیْمِﭤ(55) هٰذَا نُزُلُهُمْ یَوْمَ الدِّیْنِﭤ(56) نَحْنُ خَلَقْنٰكُمْ فَلَوْ لَا تُصَدِّقُوْنَ(57) اَفَرَءَیْتُمْ مَّا تُمْنُوْنَﭤ(58) ءَاَنْتُمْ تَخْلُقُوْنَهٗۤ اَمْ نَحْنُ الْخٰلِقُوْنَ(59) نَحْنُ قَدَّرْنَا بَیْنَكُمُ الْمَوْتَ وَ مَا نَحْنُ بِمَسْبُوْقِیْنَ(60) عَلٰۤى اَنْ نُّبَدِّلَ اَمْثَالَكُمْ وَ نُنْشِئَكُمْ فِیْ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُوْنَ(61) وَ لَقَدْ عَلِمْتُمُ النَّشْاَةَ الْاُوْلٰى فَلَوْ لَا تَذَكَّرُوْنَ(62) اَفَرَءَیْتُمْ مَّا تَحْرُثُوْنَﭤ(63) ءَاَنْتُمْ تَزْرَعُوْنَهٗۤ اَمْ نَحْنُ الزّٰرِعُوْنَ(64) لَوْ نَشَآءُ لَجَعَلْنٰهُ حُطَامًا فَظَلْتُمْ تَفَكَّهُوْنَ(65) اِنَّا لَمُغْرَمُوْنَ(66) بَلْ نَحْنُ مَحْرُوْمُوْنَ(67) اَفَرَءَیْتُمُ الْمَآءَ الَّذِیْ تَشْرَبُوْنَﭤ(68) ءَاَنْتُمْ اَنْزَلْتُمُوْهُ مِنَ الْمُزْنِ اَمْ نَحْنُ الْمُنْزِلُوْنَ(69) لَوْ نَشَآءُ جَعَلْنٰهُ اُجَاجًا فَلَوْ لَا تَشْكُرُوْنَ(70) اَفَرَءَیْتُمُ النَّارَ الَّتِیْ تُوْرُوْنَﭤ(71) ءَاَنْتُمْ اَنْشَاْتُمْ شَجَرَتَهَاۤ اَمْ نَحْنُ الْمُنْشِــٴُـوْنَ(72) نَحْنُ جَعَلْنٰهَا تَذْكِرَةً وَّ مَتَاعًا لِّلْمُقْوِیْنَ(73) فَسَبِّحْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الْعَظِیْمِ(74) فَلَاۤ اُقْسِمُ بِمَوٰقِعِ النُّجُوْمِ(75) وَ اِنَّهٗ لَقَسَمٌ لَّوْ تَعْلَمُوْنَ عَظِیْمٌ(76) اِنَّهٗ لَقُرْاٰنٌ كَرِیْمٌ(77) فِیْ كِتٰبٍ مَّكْنُوْنٍ(78) لَّا یَمَسُّهٗۤ اِلَّا الْمُطَهَّرُوْنَﭤ(79) تَنْزِیْلٌ مِّنْ رَّبِّ الْعٰلَمِیْنَ(80) اَفَبِهٰذَا الْحَدِیْثِ اَنْتُمْ مُّدْهِنُوْنَ(81) وَ تَجْعَلُوْنَ رِزْقَكُمْ اَنَّكُمْ تُكَذِّبُوْنَ(82) فَلَوْ لَاۤ اِذَا بَلَغَتِ الْحُلْقُوْمَ(83) وَ اَنْتُمْ حِیْنَىٕذٍ تَنْظُرُوْنَ(84) وَ نَحْنُ اَقْرَبُ اِلَیْهِ مِنْكُمْ وَ لٰـكِنْ لَّا تُبْصِرُوْنَ(85) فَلَوْ لَاۤ اِنْ كُنْتُمْ غَیْرَ مَدِیْنِیْنَ(86) تَرْجِعُوْنَهَاۤ اِنْ كُنْتُمْ صٰدِقِیْنَ(87) فَاَمَّاۤ اِنْ كَانَ مِنَ الْمُقَرَّبِیْنَ(88) فَرَوْحٌ وَّ رَیْحَانٌ ﳔ وَّ جَنَّتُ نَعِیْمٍ(89) وَ اَمَّاۤ اِنْ كَانَ مِنْ اَصْحٰبِ الْیَمِیْنِ(90) فَسَلٰمٌ لَّكَ مِنْ اَصْحٰبِ الْیَمِیْنِﭤ(91) وَ اَمَّاۤ اِنْ كَانَ مِنَ الْمُكَذِّبِیْنَ الضَّآلِّیْنَ(92) فَنُزُلٌ مِّنْ حَمِیْمٍ(93) وَّ تَصْلِیَةُ جَحِیْمٍ(94) اِنَّ هٰذَا لَهُوَ حَقُّ الْیَقِیْنِ(95) فَسَبِّحْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الْعَظِیْمِ(96)

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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 Islamic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islam,] will be foremost (in Paradise). 11. These will be those nearest to Allah. 12. In the Gardens of delight (Paradise). 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) 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: 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 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 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 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 Allah, 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 ): “(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 (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 Mughramun (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-Qurtubi, 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 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 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 Mawaqi (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’an). 78. In a Book well-guarded (with Allah in the heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz). 79. Which (that Book with Allah) none can touch but the purified (i.e. the angels). 80. A Revelation (this Qur’an) from the Lord of the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists). 81. Is it such a talk (this Qur’an) that you (disbelievers) deny? 82. And instead (of thanking Allah) 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-Tabari, 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 Muqarrabun (those brought near to Allah), 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 Allah) 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 Islamic 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.

Summary:

Surah Al-Waqi’ah is the 56th chapter of the Quran and is focused on the inevitable occurrence of the Day of Judgment, the different groups of people on that day, and the consequences they will face. Below is a comprehensive summary, breaking down the themes and verses. Verses 1-10: The Day of Judgment and the Three Categories of People The Inevitable Event: The Surah begins by referring to “Al-Waqi’ah” (The Event), a certain, unavoidable occurrence, which is the Day of Judgment. No Denial: On that day, no one will be able to deny or escape it. The Earth Shaken: The earth will be violently shaken, and mountains will crumble to dust. Three Groups of People: On this Day, humanity will be divided into three distinct groups: The Foremost (As-Sabiqun): These are the closest to Allah and will receive the highest rewards. The Companions of the Right (Ashab Al-Yameen): These are the righteous believers who will enter Paradise. The Companions of the Left (Ashab Ash-Shimal): These are the disbelievers and sinners who will face punishment. Verses 11-26: The Rewards of the Foremost in Faith The Foremost: This elite group will be those who are nearest to Allah, consisting of the earlier generations and a smaller group from later generations. Bliss in Paradise: They will enjoy eternal blessings, reclining on couches of gold and jewels, surrounded by immortal youths. They will be served with cups of wine from a flowing spring, which will cause no intoxication or pain. Delicious Fruits and Meats: They will have fruits and meat of their choice, as well as companions (pure maidens) with wide, beautiful eyes. Endless Bliss: This eternal reward is a manifestation of the ultimate honor and pleasure from Allah. Verses 27-40: The Rewards of the Companions of the Right The Companions of the Right: These believers will also enjoy the pleasures of Paradise, although their rewards will be slightly lower than those of the foremost. Gardens of Bliss: They will be in lush gardens with thornless lote trees and clustered bananas, living amidst extensive shade and flowing water. Fruits in Abundance: The fruits will be endless and within easy reach. Elevated Companions: Their companions in Paradise will be pure, chaste spouses, and they will rejoice in the creation of an entirely new, perfect existence. Verses 41-56: The Punishment of the Companions of the Left The Companions of the Left: These are the ones who denied Allah’s signs and the Day of Judgment. Torment of Hellfire: Their fate is severe torment, including scorching winds and boiling water, alongside the bitter fruit of the Zaqqum tree, which will neither nourish nor satisfy. Their Deeds: Their punishment is a consequence of their indulgence in wealth, luxury, and sin, particularly their rejection of Allah and failure to feed the poor. Verses 57-74: Allah’s Power and Control Over Creation Reflecting on Creation: Allah calls humanity to reflect on various signs of His power: Human Creation: Allah alone is the creator of human beings. No one else has the power to bring life into existence. Crops: It is Allah who makes seeds grow into crops. People might plant the seeds, but Allah alone ensures the plants sprout and thrive. Water: Allah sends down water from the sky, a life-giving element. If Allah willed, it could become salty or unusable. Fire: The fire that humans use is a creation of Allah from the green trees, yet humans take it for granted. Quran as Revelation: The verses remind that the Quran is a reminder and guidance sent down from Allah. Verses 75-82: The Majesty of the Quran and the Certainty of Resurrection Swearing by the Stars: Allah swears by the positions of the stars, indicating the greatness of the Quran. The Quran is not the work of a poet or soothsayer, but a revelation sent from Allah, clear and unambiguous. Certainty of Resurrection: The reality of resurrection is emphasized, and the Quran provides guidance to prepare for it. Those who deny the resurrection are warned of the dire consequences awaiting them. Verses 83-96: The Moment of Death and the Inevitable Return to Allah The Soul at Death: The Surah describes the moment of death, as the soul reaches the throat, yet no one around can help. The Return to Allah: At this moment, the reality of resurrection becomes undeniable, but it is too late for repentance. Those who are righteous will be welcomed with peace, while the deniers will face regret and punishment. Conclusion: The Surah closes by addressing those who reject the Quran and the afterlife. It challenges them to recognize the truth before it’s too late and affirms that Allah is the ultimate judge over all creation.