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# (56) The Event (Al-WaQi'a)

Compared Translations of the meaning of the Quran - Sura 56
al-Waqi`ah - The Event, The Inevitable, That Which is Coming
Total Verses: 96

al-Waqi`ah 056:001

‏56:1 سورة الواقعة بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم ٛــــ اذا وقعت الواقعة

Transliteration	Itha waqaAAati alwaqiAAatu
Literal	When/if the battle/Resurrection/event fell/happened .

Yusuf Ali	When the Event inevitable cometh to pass,
Pickthal	When the event befalleth -
Arberry	When the Terror descends
Shakir	When the great event comes to pass,
Sarwar	When the inevitable event comes,
Khalifa	When the inevitable comes to pass.
Hilali/Khan	When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls.
H/K/Saheeh	When the Occurrence occurs,
Malik	When the inevitable event will come to pass[1]
QXP	When the Inevitable Episode unfolds.
Maulana Ali	When the Event comes to pass --
Free Minds	When the inevitable comes to pass.
Qaribullah	When the Event (the resurrection) comes

George Sale	When the inevitable day of judgement shall suddenly come,
JM Rodwell	WHEN the day that must come shall have come suddenly,

Asad	WHEN THAT which must come to pass [I.e., the Last Hour and Resurrection.] [at last] comes to pass,

al-Waqi`ah 056:002

‏56:2 ليس لوقعتها كاذبة

Transliteration	Laysa liwaqAAatiha kathibatun
Literal	(There) is not to its falling/happening a liar/deniance/falsehood.

Yusuf Ali	Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming.
Pickthal	There is no denying that it will befall -
Arberry	(and none denies its descending)
Shakir	There is no belying its coming to pass--
Sarwar	no soul will deny its coming.
Khalifa	Nothing can stop it from happening.
Hilali/Khan	And there can be no denying of its befalling.
H/K/Saheeh	There is, at its occurrence, no denial.
Malik	- no one will be able to deny its coming to pass[2]
QXP	None could, then, deny its unfolding.
Maulana Ali	There is no belying its coming to pass --
Free Minds	Nothing can stop it from happening.
Qaribullah	there is no denying its coming

George Sale	no soul shall charge the prediction of its coming with falsehood:
JM Rodwell	None shall treat that sudden coming as a lie:

Asad	there will be nought that could give the lie to its having come to pass,

al-Waqi`ah 056:003

‏56:3 خافضة رافعة

Transliteration	Khafidatun rafiAAatun
Literal	Lowering/reducing, raising/removing away.

Yusuf Ali	(Many) will it bring low; (many) will it exalt;
Pickthal	Abasing (some), exalting (others);
Arberry	abasing, exalting,
Shakir	Abasing (one party), exalting (the other),
Sarwar	It will abase some and exalt others.
Khalifa	It will lower some, and raise others.
Hilali/Khan	It will bring low (some); (and others) it will exalt;
H/K/Saheeh	It will bring down [some] and raise up [others].
Malik	- then some shall be abased and some exalted.[3]
QXP	Lowering some, raising others, the Great Equalizer!
Maulana Ali	Abasing (some), exalting (others) --
Free Minds	It will bring low, and raise up.
Qaribullah	(it will) abase (some) and exalt (others).

George Sale	It will abase some, and exalt others.
JM Rodwell	Day that shall abase! Day that shall exalt!

Asad	abasing [some], exalting [others]!

al-Waqi`ah 056:004

‏56:4 اذا رجت الارض رجا

Transliteration	Itha rujjati al-ardu rajjan
Literal	When/if the earth/Planet Earth trembled and quaked , trembling and quaking .

Yusuf Ali	When the earth shall be shaken to its depths,
Pickthal	When the earth is shaken with a shock
Arberry	when the earth shall be rocked
Shakir	When the earth shall be shaken with a (severe) shaking,
Sarwar	When the earth is violently shaken
Khalifa	The earth will be shaken up.
Hilali/Khan	When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake.
H/K/Saheeh	When the earth is shaken with convulsion
Malik	The earth shall be shaken with severe shaking[4]
QXP	When the land is shaken with a shaking (popular uprising).
Maulana Ali	When the earth is shaken with a (severe) shaking,
Free Minds	When the Earth will be shaken a terrible shake.
Qaribullah	When the earth is shaken

George Sale	When the earth shall be shaken with a violent shock;
JM Rodwell	When the earth shall be shaken with a shock,

Asad	When the earth is shaken with a shaking [severe],

al-Waqi`ah 056:005

‏56:5 وبست الجبال بسا

Transliteration	Wabussati aljibalu bassan
Literal	And the mountains was crumbled/scattered , crumbling/scattering .

Yusuf Ali	And the mountains shall be crumbled to atoms,
Pickthal	And the hills are ground to powder
Arberry	and the mountains crumbled
Shakir	And the mountains shall be made to crumble with (an awful) crumbling,
Sarwar	and the mountains crumbled,
Khalifa	The mountains will be wiped out.
Hilali/Khan	And the mountains will be powdered to dust.
H/K/Saheeh	And the mountains are broken down, crumbling
Malik	and the mountains shall be made to crumble with awful crumbling[5]
QXP	And the tyrannical powers crumble.
Maulana Ali	And the mountains are crumbled to pieces,
Free Minds	And the mountains will be wiped out.
Qaribullah	and the mountains fragmented

George Sale	and the mountains shall be dashed in pieces,
JM Rodwell	And the mountains shall be crumbled with a crumbling,

Asad	and the mountains are shattered into [countless] shards,

al-Waqi`ah 056:006

‏56:6 فكانت هباء منبثا

Transliteration	Fakanat habaan munbaththan
Literal	So it was dust scattered/distributed .

Yusuf Ali	Becoming dust scattered abroad,
Pickthal	So that they become a scattered dust,
Arberry	and become a dust, scattered,
Shakir	So that they shall be as scattered dust.
Sarwar	they will become like dust scattered around.
Khalifa	As if they never existed.
Hilali/Khan	So that they will become floating dust particles.
H/K/Saheeh	And become dust dispersing.
Malik	and become like scattered dust.[6]
QXP	So that they scatter like sand in a sandstorm. (20:105), (28:20), (77:10), (81:3).
Maulana Ali	So they are as scattered dust,
Free Minds	So that they become only scattered dust.
Qaribullah	becoming scattered dust,

George Sale	and shall become as dust scattered abroad;
JM Rodwell	And shall become scattered dust,

Asad	so that they become as scattered dust -

al-Waqi`ah 056:007

‏56:7 وكنتم ازواجا ثلاثة

Transliteration	Wakuntum azwajan thalathatan
Literal	And you were three kinds .

Yusuf Ali	And ye shall be sorted out into three classes.
Pickthal	And ye will be three kinds:
Arberry	and you shall be three bands --
Shakir	And you shall be three sorts.
Sarwar	On that day, you (mankind) will be divided into three groups:
Khalifa	You will be stratified into three kinds.
Hilali/Khan	And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups).
H/K/Saheeh	And you become [of] three kinds:
Malik	Then you shall be divided into three groups:[7]
QXP	Then, you shall be three kinds.
Maulana Ali	And you are three sorts.
Free Minds	And you will be in three groupings.
Qaribullah	you shall be divided into three parties,

George Sale	and ye shall be separated into three distinct classes:
JM Rodwell	And into three bands shall ye be divided:

Asad	[on that Day,] then, shall you be [divided into] three kinds.

al-Waqi`ah 056:008

‏56:8 فاصحاب الميمنة مااصحاب الميمنة

Transliteration	Faas-habu almaymanati ma as-habu almaymanati
Literal	So owners/company/friends (of) the blessing/right (hand), (are) owners/company/friends (of) the blessing/right (hand)!

Yusuf Ali	Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right Hand?
Pickthal	(First) those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand?
Arberry	Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!)
Shakir	Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!
Sarwar	The people of the right hand - those whose books of records will be placed in their right hands. How happy they will be!
Khalifa	Those who deserved bliss will be in bliss.
Hilali/Khan	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).
H/K/Saheeh	Then the companions of the right what are the companions of the right?
Malik	those on the right hand - how blessed shall be the people of the right hand;[8]
QXP	So, (firstly) the blessed ones. Oh, how wonderful are the blessed ones! ('Yumn' = Blessing = Bliss = Grace = Right side = Right action (19:52), (28:30), (56:27)).
Maulana Ali	So those on the right hand; how (happy) are those on the right-hand!
Free Minds	So those on the right, who will be from those on the right?
Qaribullah	Companions of the Right, what are the Companions of the Right?

George Sale	The companions of the right hand; -- how happy shall the companions of the right hand be! --
JM Rodwell	Then the people of the right hand-Oh! how happy shall be the people of the right hand!

Asad	Thus, there shall be such as will have attained to what is right: [Lit., "those [or "the people"] of the right side": see note on 74:39.] oh, how [happy] will be they who have attained to what is right!

al-Waqi`ah 056:009

‏56:9 واصحاب المشأمة مااصحاب المشأمة

Transliteration	Waas-habu almash-amati ma as-habu almash-amati
Literal	And owners/company/friends (of) the bad omen/left side/misfortune , (are) owners/company/ friends (of) the bad/omen/left side/misfortune .

Yusuf Ali	And the Companions of the Left Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Left Hand?
Pickthal	And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand?
Arberry	Companions of the Left (O Companions of the Left!)
Shakir	And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand!
Sarwar	The people of the left hand - those whose books of records will be placed in their left hands. How miserable they will be!
Khalifa	Those who deserved misery will be in misery.
Hilali/Khan	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).
H/K/Saheeh	And the companions of the left what are the companions of the left?
Malik	those on the left hand - how damned shall be the people of the left hand;[9]
QXP	And (secondly) the unblessed ones. Ah, how unfortunate are the unblessed ones! ('Mash'amah, from 'Shimal' = Unblessed = Left side = Wrong action (18:17), (56:41), (69:25)).
Maulana Ali	And those on the left; how (wretched) are those on the left!
Free Minds	And those on the left, who will be from those on the left?
Qaribullah	Companions of the Left, what are the Companions of the Left?

George Sale	And the companions of the left hand; -- how miserable shall the companions of the left hand be!
JM Rodwell	And the people of the left hand-Oh! how wretched shall be the people of the left hand!

Asad	And there shall be such as will have lost themselves in evil: oh, how [unhappy] will be they who have lost themselves in evil! [Lit., "those [or "the people"] of the left side". Similarly to the use of the expression maymanah as a metonym for "attaining to what is right", the term mashamah is used to denote "losing oneself in evil" (e.g., in 90:19). The origin of both these metonyms is based on the belief of the pre-Islamic Arabs that future events could be predicted by observing the direction of the flight of birds at certain times: if they flew to the right, the event in question promised to be auspicious; if to the left, the contrary. This ancient belief was gradually absorbed by linguistic usage, so that "right" and "left" became more or less synonymous with "auspicious" and "inauspicious". In the idiom of the Quran, these two concepts have been deepened into "righteousness" and "unrighteousness", respectively.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:010

‏56:10 والسابقون السابقون

Transliteration	Waalssabiqoona alssabiqoona
Literal	And the racing/surpassing , (are) the racing/surpassing .

Yusuf Ali	And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter).
Pickthal	And the foremost in the race, the foremost in the race:
Arberry	and the Outstrippers: the Outstrippers
Shakir	And the foremost are the foremost,
Sarwar	The foremost ones (in faith and virtue) - the foremost ones in receiving their reward.
Khalifa	Then there is the elite of the elite.
Hilali/Khan	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).
H/K/Saheeh	And the forerunners, the forerunners
Malik	and foremost shall be the foremost.[10]
QXP	And (thirdly) the foremost are the foremost! (Those who led the race in doing good (55:63), (57:10)).
Maulana Ali	And the foremost are the foremost --
Free Minds	And those foremost, who will be from those foremost?
Qaribullah	And the Outstrippers, the Outstrippers

George Sale	And those who have preceded others in the faith, shall precede them to paradise.
JM Rodwell	And they who were foremost on earth-the foremost still.

Asad	But the foremost shall be [they who in life were] the foremost [in faith and good works]:

al-Waqi`ah 056:011

‏56:11 اولئك المقربون

Transliteration	Ola-ika almuqarraboona
Literal	Those are the neared/closer.

Yusuf Ali	These will be those Nearest to Allah:
Pickthal	Those are they who will be brought nigh
Arberry	those are they brought nigh the Throne,
Shakir	These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah),
Sarwar	(The foremost ones) will be the nearest ones to God
Khalifa	They are those who will be closest (to God).
Hilali/Khan	These will be those nearest to Allah.
H/K/Saheeh	Those are the ones brought near [to Allah]
Malik	They will be nearest to Allah,[11]
QXP	They are the ones near (to their Lord), in both lives.
Maulana Ali	These are drawn nigh (to Allah).
Free Minds	They will be the ones who are brought near.
Qaribullah	those are they brought near (to their Lord)

George Sale	These are they who shall approach near unto God:
JM Rodwell	These are they who shall be brought nigh to God,

Asad	they who were [always] drawn close unto God!

al-Waqi`ah 056:012

‏56:12 في جنات النعيم

Transliteration	Fee jannati alnnaAAeemi
Literal	In treed gardens/paradises (of) the comfort and ease .

Yusuf Ali	In Gardens of Bliss:
Pickthal	In gardens of delight;
Arberry	in the Gardens of Delight
Shakir	In the gardens of bliss.
Sarwar	in the beautiful Paradise.
Khalifa	In the gardens of bliss.
Hilali/Khan	In the Gardens of delight (Paradise).
H/K/Saheeh	In the Gardens of Pleasure,
Malik	in the gardens of bliss.[12]
QXP	In Gardens of Delight.
Maulana Ali	In Gardens of bliss
Free Minds	In the paradises of bliss.
Qaribullah	in the Gardens of Delight,

George Sale	They shall dwell in gardens of delight:
JM Rodwell	In gardens of delight;

Asad	In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] -

al-Waqi`ah 056:013

‏56:13 ثلة من الاولين

Transliteration	Thullatun mina al-awwaleena
Literal	A group from the first/beginners.

Yusuf Ali	A number of people from those of old,
Pickthal	A multitude of those of old
Arberry	(a throng of the ancients
Shakir	A numerous company from among the first,
Sarwar	Many of them will be from the ancient people
Khalifa	Many from the first generations.
Hilali/Khan	A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islam).
H/K/Saheeh	A [large] company of the former peoples
Malik	Most of them will be from the former[13]
QXP	A good many of those who led in goodness.
Maulana Ali	A multitude from among the first,
Free Minds	Many from the first generations.
Qaribullah	a host of the ancients

George Sale	-- There shall be many of the former religions;
JM Rodwell	A crowd of the former

Asad	a good many of those of olden times,

al-Waqi`ah 056:014

‏56:14 وقليل من الاخرين

Transliteration	Waqaleelun mina al-akhireena
Literal	And little/few from the others/lasts .

Yusuf Ali	And a few from those of later times.
Pickthal	And a few of those of later time.
Arberry	and how few of the later folk)
Shakir	And a few from among the latter.
Sarwar	and only a few of them from the later generations.
Khalifa	Few from the later generations.
Hilali/Khan	And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later time (generations).
H/K/Saheeh	And a few of the later peoples,
Malik	and a few from the later generations.[14]
QXP	And some of those who trailed after them.
Maulana Ali	And a few from among those of later times,
Free Minds	And a few from the later generations.
Qaribullah	but only a few from the later generations.

George Sale	and few of the last. --
JM Rodwell	And few of the latter generations;

Asad	but [only] a few of later times. [The above stress on the "many" and the "few" contains an allusion to the progressive diminution, in the historical sense, of the element of excellence in men s faith and ethical achievements. (See also note on verses 39-40.)]

al-Waqi`ah 056:015

‏56:15 على سرر موضونة

Transliteration	AAala sururin mawdoonatin
Literal	On royal beds/sofas lightly woven .

Yusuf Ali	(They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones),
Pickthal	On lined couches,
Arberry	upon close-wrought couches
Shakir	On thrones decorated,
Sarwar	They will recline on jewelled couches
Khalifa	On luxurious furnishings.
Hilali/Khan	(They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones,
H/K/Saheeh	On thrones woven [with ornament],
Malik	They shall have the jewelled couches,[15]
QXP	On decorated thrones.
Maulana Ali	On thrones inwrought,
Free Minds	Upon luxurious furnishings.
Qaribullah	on lavish couches

George Sale	Reposing on couches adorned with gold and precious stones;
JM Rodwell	On inwrought couches

Asad	[They will be seated] on gold-encrusted thrones of happiness,

al-Waqi`ah 056:016

‏56:16 متكئين عليها متقابلين

Transliteration	Muttaki-eena AAalayha mutaqabileena
Literal	Leaning/reclining on it, facing each other.

Yusuf Ali	Reclining on them, facing each other.
Pickthal	Reclining therein face to face.
Arberry	reclining upon them, set face to face,
Shakir	Reclining on them, facing one another.
Sarwar	facing one another.
Khalifa	Enjoying everything, they will be neighbors.
Hilali/Khan	Reclining thereon, face to face.
H/K/Saheeh	Reclining on them, facing each other.
Malik	reclining on them facing each other,[16]
QXP	Reclining thereon, socializing.
Maulana Ali	Reclining on them, facing each other.
Free Minds	Residing in them, neighbouring each other.
Qaribullah	they shall recline, facing each other,

George Sale	sitting opposite to one another thereon.
JM Rodwell	Reclining on them face to face:

Asad	reclining upon them, facing one another [in love]. [See note on 15:47, which explains the symbolism of the above two verses.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:017

‏56:17 يطوف عليهم ولدان مخلدون

Transliteration	Yatoofu AAalayhim wildanun mukhalladoona
Literal	Immortal/eternal children/boys circle/walk around on them.

Yusuf Ali	Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness),
Pickthal	There wait on them immortal youths
Arberry	immortal youths going round about them
Shakir	Round about them shall go youths never altering in age,
Sarwar	Immortal youths will serve them
Khalifa	Serving them will be immortal servants.
Hilali/Khan	They will be served by immortal boys,
H/K/Saheeh	There will circulate among them young boys made eternal
Malik	and there shall wait on them the eternal youths[17]
QXP	Their children immortal, playful around them. (13:23), (52:21-24), (76:19).
Maulana Ali	Round about them will go youths never altering in age,
Free Minds	Moving amongst them will be immortal children.
Qaribullah	(and there) shall wait on them immortal youths

George Sale	Youths which shall continue in their bloom for ever, shall go round about to attend them,
JM Rodwell	Aye-blooming youths go round about to them

Asad	Immortal youths will wait upon them

al-Waqi`ah 056:018

‏56:18 باكواب واباريق وكاس من معين

Transliteration	Bi-akwabin waabareeqa waka/sin min maAAeenin
Literal	With cups and jugs and a cup/wine flowing easily and plentifully.

Yusuf Ali	With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains:
Pickthal	With bowls and ewers and a cup from a pure spring
Arberry	with goblets, and ewers, and a cup from a spring
Shakir	With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink;
Sarwar	with goblets, jugs and cups of crystal clear wine
Khalifa	With cups, pitchers and pure drinks.
Hilali/Khan	With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine,
H/K/Saheeh	With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring
Malik	with goblets, shining beakers and cups of pure wine,[18]
QXP	With goblets, glistening beakers, and sparkling drinks.
Maulana Ali	With goblets and ewers, and a cup of pure drink --
Free Minds	With cups, pitchers and drinks which are pure.
Qaribullah	with goblets and ewers, and a cup from a spring

George Sale	with goblets, and beakers, and a cup of flowing wine:
JM Rodwell	With goblets and ewers and a cup of flowing wine;

Asad	with goblets, and ewers, and cups filled with water from unsullied springs [This is evidently a symbolic allusion to the imperishable quality - the eternal youthfulness, as it were - of all the experiences in the state described as "paradise". (See also next two notes.)]

al-Waqi`ah 056:019

‏56:19 لايصدعون عنها ولاينزفون

Transliteration	La yusaddaAAoona AAanha wala yunzifoona
Literal	They do not get headache from it, and nor they be drunk/exhausted .

Yusuf Ali	No after-ache will they receive therefrom, nor will they suffer intoxication:
Pickthal	Wherefrom they get no aching of the head nor any madness,
Arberry	(no brows throbbing, no intoxication)
Shakir	They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted,
Sarwar	which will not cause them any intoxication or illness.
Khalifa	They never run out, nor do they get bored.
Hilali/Khan	Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication.
H/K/Saheeh	No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated
Malik	- which will neither pain their heads nor take away their senses.[19]
QXP	Wherefrom they get no headache nor beclouding of mind. (37:47).
Maulana Ali	They are not affected with headache thereby, nor are they intoxicated,
Free Minds	They do not run out, nor do they get bored.
Qaribullah	that will neither make the head throb, nor intoxicate,

George Sale	Their heads shall not ache by drinking the same, neither shall their reason be disturbed:
JM Rodwell	Their brows ache not from it, nor fails the sense:

Asad	by which their minds will not be clouded and which will not make them drunk;

al-Waqi`ah 056:020

‏56:20 وفاكهة مما يتخيرون

Transliteration	Wafakihatin mimma yatakhayyaroona
Literal	And fruits from what they prefer/choose.

Yusuf Ali	And with fruits, any that they may select:
Pickthal	And fruit that they prefer
Arberry	and such fruits as they shall choose,
Shakir	And fruits such as they choose,
Sarwar	Also, they will be served with the fruits of their choice
Khalifa	Fruits of their choice.
Hilali/Khan	And fruit; that they may choose.
H/K/Saheeh	And fruit of what they select
Malik	They shall have fruits of their own choice[20]
QXP	And fruit of their choice.
Maulana Ali	And fruits that they choose,
Free Minds	And fruits of their choice.
Qaribullah	with fruits of their own choice

George Sale	And with fruits of the sorts which they shall choose,
JM Rodwell	And with such fruits as shall please them best,

Asad	and with fruit of any kind that they may choose,

al-Waqi`ah 056:021

‏56:21 ولحم طير مما يشتهون

Transliteration	Walahmi tayrin mimma yashtahoona
Literal	And bird's meat from what they desire .

Yusuf Ali	And the flesh of fowls, any that they may desire.
Pickthal	And flesh of fowls that they desire.
Arberry	and such flesh of fowl as they desire,
Shakir	And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.
Sarwar	and the flesh of birds, as they desire.
Khalifa	Meat of birds that they desire.
Hilali/Khan	And the flesh of fowls that they desire.
H/K/Saheeh	And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire.
Malik	and flesh of fowls that they may desire,[21]
QXP	The supreme delicacies of life.
Maulana Ali	And flesh of fowl that they desire,
Free Minds	And meat of birds that they desire.
Qaribullah	and any flesh of fowl that they desire.

George Sale	and the flesh of birds of the kind which they shall desire.
JM Rodwell	And with flesh of such birds, as they shall long for:

Asad	and with the flesh of any fowl that they may desire. [Regarding this and any other Quranic description of the joys of paradise, see 32:17 and, in particular, the corresponding note. The famous hadith quoted in that note must be kept in mind when reading any Quranic reference to the state or quality of human life in the hereafter.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:022

‏56:22 وحور عين

Transliteration	Wahoorun AAeenun
Literal	And eyes with intense blackness of pupils and whiteness (beautifully contrasted).

Yusuf Ali	And (there will be) Companions with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes,-
Pickthal	And (there are) fair ones with wide, lovely eyes,
Arberry	and wide-eyed houris
Shakir	And pure, beautiful ones,
Sarwar	They will have maidens with large, lovely black and white eyes,
Khalifa	Beautiful mates.
Hilali/Khan	And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious),
H/K/Saheeh	And [for them are] fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes,
Malik	and dark eyed Huris (damsels),[22]
QXP	And lovely, intelligent spouses of vision. (55:72)
Maulana Ali	And pure, beautiful ones,
Free Minds	And wonderful companions.
Qaribullah	And wideeyed houris

George Sale	And there shall accompany them fair damsels having large black eyes;
JM Rodwell	And theirs shall be the Houris, with large dark eyes,

Asad	And [with them will be their] companions pure, most beautiful of eye, [The noun hur - rendered by me as "companions pure" - is a plural of both ahwar (masc.) and hawra (fem.), either of which describes "a person distinguished by hawar", which latter term primarily denotes "intense whiteness of the eyeballs and lustrous black of the iris" (Qamus). In a more general sense, hawar signifies simply "whiteness" (Asas) or, as a moral qualification, "purity" (cf. Tabari, Razi and Ibn Kathir in their explanations of the term hawariyyun in 3:52). Hence, the compound expression hurin signifies, approximately, "pure beings [or, more specifically, "companions pure"], most beautiful of eye" (which latter is the meaning of in, the plural of ayan). In his comments on the identical expression in 52:20, Razi observes that inasmuch as a person's eye reflects his soul more clearly than any other part of the human body, in may be understood as "rich of soul" or "soulful". As regards the term hur in its more current, feminine connotation, quite a number of the earliest Quran-commentators - among them Al-Hasan al-Basri - understood it as signifying no more and no less than "the righteous among the women of the human kind" (Tabari) - "[even] those toothless old women of yours whom God will resurrect as new beings" (Al-Hasan, as quoted by Razi in his comments on 44:54). See in this connection also note on 38:52.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:023

‏56:23 كامثال اللؤلؤ المكنون

Transliteration	Kaamthali allu/lui almaknooni
Literal	As/like similar/equal (to) the pearls, the covered/protected.

Yusuf Ali	Like unto Pearls well-guarded.
Pickthal	Like unto hidden pearls,
Arberry	as the likeness of hidden pearls,
Shakir	The like of the hidden pearls:
Sarwar	like pearls preserved in their shells,
Khalifa	Like protected pearls.
Hilali/Khan	Like unto preserved pearls.
H/K/Saheeh	The likenesses of pearls well-protected,
Malik	as lovely as well guarded pearls[23]
QXP	Like unto pearls well-guarded, far from vice.
Maulana Ali	Like to hidden pearls.
Free Minds	Like pearls which are sheltered.
Qaribullah	like hidden pearls,

George Sale	resembling pearls hidden in their shells:
JM Rodwell	like pearls hidden in their shells,

Asad	like unto pearls [still] hidden in their shells.

al-Waqi`ah 056:024

‏56:24 جزاء بما كانوا يعملون

Transliteration	Jazaan bima kanoo yaAAmaloona
Literal	Reimbursement because (of) what they were making/doing .

Yusuf Ali	A Reward for the deeds of their past (life).
Pickthal	Reward for what they used to do.
Arberry	a recompense for that they laboured.
Shakir	A reward for what they used to do.
Sarwar	as reward for their deeds.
Khalifa	Rewards for their works.
Hilali/Khan	A reward for what they used to do.
H/K/Saheeh	As reward for what they used to do.
Malik	as a reward for their good deeds that they had done.[24]
QXP	A reward for what they used to do.
Maulana Ali	A reward for what they did.
Free Minds	A reward for their works.
Qaribullah	a recompense for all that they did.

George Sale	As a reward for that which they shall have wrought.
JM Rodwell	In recompense of their labours past.

Asad	[And this will be] a reward for what they did [in life].

al-Waqi`ah 056:025

‏56:25 لايسمعون فيها لغوا ولاتاثيما

Transliteration	La yasmaAAoona feeha laghwan wala ta/theeman
Literal	They do not hear/listen (to) nonsense/senseless talk in it, and nor sinning/committing crimes.

Yusuf Ali	Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill,-
Pickthal	There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination
Arberry	Therein they shall hear no idle talk, no cause of sin,
Shakir	They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,
Sarwar	They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk
Khalifa	They never hear any nonsense therein, nor sinful utterances.
Hilali/Khan	No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.).
H/K/Saheeh	They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin
Malik	There they shall not hear any vain talk nor sinful words,[25]
QXP	No vain talk will they hear therein, nor any call restraining from further development. ('Ithm' = Word or action that restrains, drags down or hurts human potential).
Maulana Ali	They hear therein no vain or sinful talk --
Free Minds	They never hear any nonsense therein, nor sinful utterances.
Qaribullah	There they shall hear no idle talk, no cause of sin,

George Sale	They shall not hear therein any vain discourse, or any charge of sin;
JM Rodwell	No vain discourse shall they hear therein, nor charge of sin,

Asad	No empty talk will they hear there, nor any call to sin,

al-Waqi`ah 056:026

‏56:26 الا قيلا سلاما سلاما

Transliteration	Illa qeelan salaman salaman
Literal	Except little : "Greeting/peace ." (And): "Greeting/peace ."

Yusuf Ali	Only the saying, "Peace! Peace".
Pickthal	(Naught) but the saying: Peace, (and again) Peace.
Arberry	only the saying 'Peace, Peace!'
Shakir	Except the word peace, peace.
Sarwar	except each other's greetings of, "Peace be with you".
Khalifa	Only the utterance: "Peace, peace."
Hilali/Khan	But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace) !
H/K/Saheeh	Only a saying: "Peace, peace."
Malik	but only the greetings of "Peace be upon you! Peace be upon you!"[26]
QXP	Nothing but the greeting and tiding of Peace! (And in the earthly paradise individuals contribute toward peace and security of the society).
Maulana Ali	But only the saying, Peace! Peace!
Free Minds	Only the utterances of: "Peace. Peace."
Qaribullah	but only the saying: 'Peace, Peace! '

George Sale	but only the salutation, Peace! Peace!
JM Rodwell	But only the cry, "Peace! Peace!"

Asad	but only the tiding of inner soundness and peace. [Lit., "only the saying, `Peace, peace' (salam)!" Regarding this latter term, see notes on 19:62, and 5:16.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:027

‏56:27 واصحاب اليمين مااصحاب اليمين

Transliteration	Waas-habu alyameeni ma as-habu alyameeni
Literal	And the right (hand's) owners/company/friends, (are) the right (hand's) owners/company/friends! .

Yusuf Ali	The Companions of the Right Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Right Hand?
Pickthal	And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand?
Arberry	The Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!)
Shakir	And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!
Sarwar	As for the people of the right hand, how happy they will be!
Khalifa	Those of the right side, will be on the right side.
Hilali/Khan	And those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand?
H/K/Saheeh	The companions of the right what are the companions of the right?
Malik	Those of the right hand - happy shall be those on the right hand![27]
QXP	And the blessed ones. Oh, how wonderful are the blessed ones!
Maulana Ali	And those on the right hand; how (happy) are those on the right hand!
Free Minds	And those on the right, who will be with those on the right?
Qaribullah	The Companions of the Right

George Sale	And the companions of the right hand -- how happy shall the companions of the right hand be! --
JM Rodwell	And the people of the right hand-oh! how happy shall be the people of the right hand!

Asad	NOW AS FOR those who have attained to righteousness - what of those who have attained to righteousness? [Lit., "those on the right hand". According to some commentators, it is those who had not always been "foremost in faith and good works", but have gradually, after erring and sinning, attained to righteousness (Razi). However, though they may not have been as perfect in life as the "foremost", their ultimate achievement brings them to the same state of spiritual fulfillment as those others.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:028

‏56:28 في سدر مخضود

Transliteration	Fee sidrin makhdoodin
Literal	In bent over/thornless/ripe sedre/a lote tree.

Yusuf Ali	(They will be) among Lote-trees without thorns,
Pickthal	Among thornless lote-trees
Arberry	mid thornless lote-trees
Shakir	Amid thornless lote-trees,
Sarwar	They will live amid the thornless lot trees
Khalifa	In lush orchards.
Hilali/Khan	(They will be) among thornless lote-trees,
H/K/Saheeh	[They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed
Malik	They shall be among the thornless lote trees,[28]
QXP	Among orchards of life without thorns.
Maulana Ali	Amid thornless lote-trees,
Free Minds	In lush orchards.
Qaribullah	(will be) among thornless Lote trees.

George Sale	shall have their abode among lote trees free from thorns,
JM Rodwell	Amid thornless sidrahs

Asad	[They, too, will find themselves] amidst fruit- laden lote-trees, [See note on 53:14.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:029

‏56:29 وطلح منضود

Transliteration	Watalhin mandoodin
Literal	And acacia/bananas , neatly piled over each other .

Yusuf Ali	Among Talh trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above another,-
Pickthal	And clustered plantains,
Arberry	and serried acacias,
Shakir	And banana-trees (with fruits), one above another.
Sarwar	and banana trees,
Khalifa	Fragrant fruits.
Hilali/Khan	Among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another,
H/K/Saheeh	And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]
Malik	clusters of bananas,[29]
QXP	And trees laden with fruit and flower.
Maulana Ali	And clustered banana-trees,
Free Minds	And fruit-trees which are ripe.
Qaribullah	Bananatrees, piled

George Sale	and trees of mauz loaded regularly with their produce from top to bottom;
JM Rodwell	And talh trees clad with fruit,

Asad	and acacias flower-clad,

al-Waqi`ah 056:030

‏56:30 وظل ممدود

Transliteration	Wathillin mamdoodin
Literal	And shade expanded/spread.

Yusuf Ali	In shade long-extended,
Pickthal	And spreading shade,
Arberry	and spreading shade
Shakir	And extended shade,
Sarwar	with fruits piled up one on the other,
Khalifa	Extended shade.
Hilali/Khan	In shade long-extended,
H/K/Saheeh	And shade extended
Malik	extended thick shades,[30]
QXP	And cool expanded shades of abundant delight.
Maulana Ali	And extensive shade,
Free Minds	And extended shade.
Qaribullah	and continuous shade,

George Sale	under an extended shade,
JM Rodwell	And in extended shade,

Asad	and shade extended, [See note on 4:57.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:031

‏56:31 وماء مسكوب

Transliteration	Wama-in maskoobin
Literal	And poured continuously water .

Yusuf Ali	By water flowing constantly,
Pickthal	And water gushing,
Arberry	and outpoured waters,
Shakir	And water flowing constantly,
Sarwar	and amid the extended shade
Khalifa	Abundant water.
Hilali/Khan	By water flowing constantly,
H/K/Saheeh	And water poured out
Malik	constantly flowing water,[31]
QXP	And water falls.
Maulana Ali	And water gushing,
Free Minds	And flowing water.
Qaribullah	and flowing water

George Sale	near a flowing water,
JM Rodwell	And by flowing waters,

Asad	and waters gushing,

al-Waqi`ah 056:032

‏56:32 وفاكهة كثيرة

Transliteration	Wafakihatin katheeratin
Literal	And many/much fruits.

Yusuf Ali	And fruit in abundance.
Pickthal	And fruit in plenty
Arberry	and fruits abounding
Shakir	And abundant fruit,
Sarwar	near to flowing water
Khalifa	Many fruits.
Hilali/Khan	And fruit in plenty,
H/K/Saheeh	And fruit, abundant [and varied],
Malik	abundant fruits[32]
QXP	And fruit abounding.
Maulana Ali	And abundant fruit,
Free Minds	And many fruits.
Qaribullah	and an abundance of fruits,

George Sale	and amidst fruits in abundance,
JM Rodwell	And with abundant fruits,

Asad	and fruit abounding,

al-Waqi`ah 056:033

‏56:33 لامقطوعة ولاممنوعة

Transliteration	La maqtooAAatin wala mamnooAAatin
Literal	Not cut off/severed , and nor prohibited/forbidden .

Yusuf Ali	Whose season is not limited, nor (supply) forbidden,
Pickthal	Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden,
Arberry	unfailing, unforbidden,
Shakir	Neither intercepted nor forbidden,
Sarwar	and abundant fruits,
Khalifa	Never ending; never forbidden.
Hilali/Khan	Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off,
H/K/Saheeh	Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,
Malik	of unforbidden never ending supply,[33]
QXP	Never interrupted, never too far.
Maulana Ali	Neither intercepted, nor forbidden,
Free Minds	Neither ending; nor forbidden.
Qaribullah	unfailing and not forbidden.

George Sale	which shall not fail, nor shall be forbidden to be gathered:
JM Rodwell	Unfailing, unforbidden,

Asad	never-failing and never out of reach.

al-Waqi`ah 056:034

‏56:34 وفرش مرفوعة

Transliteration	Wafurushin marfooAAatin
Literal	And raised spreads/beds.

Yusuf Ali	And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high.
Pickthal	And raised couches;
Arberry	and upraised couches.
Shakir	And exalted thrones.
Sarwar	undiminished and never denied
Khalifa	Luxurious furnishings.
Hilali/Khan	And on couches or thrones, raised high.
H/K/Saheeh	And [upon] beds raised high.
Malik	and will be reclining on high raised couches.[34]
QXP	And on thrones, raised in honor.
Maulana Ali	And exalted couches.
Free Minds	And raised furnishings.
Qaribullah	And couches raised up.

George Sale	And they shall repose themselves on lofty beds:
JM Rodwell	And on lofty couches.

Asad	And [with them will be their] spouses, raised high: [Or: "[they will rest on] couches raised high". The rendering adopted by me is regarded as fully justified by some of the most outstanding commentators (e.g., Baghawi, Zamakhshari, Razi, Baydawi, etc.), and this for two reasons: firstly, because in the classical Arabic idiom, the term firash (lit., "bed" or "couch") is often used tropically to denote "wife" or "husband" (Raghib; also Qamus, Taj al-Arus, etc.); and, secondly, because of the statement in the next verse that God "shall have brought them (hunna) into being in a life renewed". (In the context of this interpretation, Zamakhshari quotes also 36:56, which thus refers to the inmates of paradise: "... in happiness will they and their spouses on couches recline". There is no doubt that the "spouses raised high" - i.e., to the status of the blest - are identical with the hur mentioned in verse 22 above as well as in 44:54, 52:20 and 55:72.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:035

‏56:35 انا انشاناهن انشاء

Transliteration	Inna ansha/nahunna inshaan
Literal	We (E) created/originated them (F) creation/origination .

Yusuf Ali	We have created (their Companions) of special creation.
Pickthal	Lo! We have created them a (new) creation
Arberry	Perfectly We formed them, perfect,
Shakir	Surely We have made them to grow into a (new) growth,
Sarwar	and the noble maidens
Khalifa	We create for them mates.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation.
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, We have produced the women of Paradise in a [new] creation
Malik	We shall create their wives of special creation[35]
QXP	Behold, We have given these women a new being (wholly different from the Age of Ignorance (56:37)).
Maulana Ali	Surely We have created them a (new) creation.
Free Minds	We have planted them deeply.
Qaribullah	Indeed We formed them (the houris and all believing women),

George Sale	Verily We have created the damsels of paradise by a peculiar creation:
JM Rodwell	Of a rare creation have we created the Houris,

Asad	for, behold, We shall have brought them into being in a life renewed,

al-Waqi`ah 056:036

‏56:36 فجعلناهن ابكارا

Transliteration	FajaAAalnahunna abkaran
Literal	So We created/made them (F) first borns/virgins.

Yusuf Ali	And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), -
Pickthal	And made them virgins,
Arberry	and We made them spotless virgins,
Shakir	Then We have made them virgins,
Sarwar	that We have created (for the people of the right hand).
Khalifa	Never previously touched.
Hilali/Khan	And made them virgins.
H/K/Saheeh	And made them virgins,
Malik	and make them virgins[36]
QXP	And made them of unparalleled virtue.
Maulana Ali	So We have made them virgins,
Free Minds	And made them never previously touched.
Qaribullah	and made them virgins,

George Sale	And We have made them virgins,
JM Rodwell	And we have made them ever virgins,

Asad	having resurrected them as virgins, [Lit., "and We shall have made them virgins". According to a number of authentic Traditions (quoted in full by Tabari and Ibn Kathir), the Prophet stated on several occasions that all righteous women, however old and decayed they may have been on earth, will be resurrected as virginal maidens and will, like their male counterparts, remain eternally young in paradise.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:037

‏56:37 عربا اترابا

Transliteration	AAuruban atraban
Literal	Humorous (amusing) same age/not aging.

Yusuf Ali	Beloved (by nature), equal in age,-
Pickthal	Lovers, friends,
Arberry	chastely amorous,
Shakir	Loving, equals in age,
Sarwar	We have made them virgins,
Khalifa	Perfectly matched.
Hilali/Khan	Loving (their husbands only), equal in age.
H/K/Saheeh	Devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age,
Malik	beloved by nature, equal in age,[37]
QXP	Eloquent, made of the same mettle, harmonious, blending well in the society. ('Urub' from 'Arabi' = Eloquent. 'Turab' = Dust = Harmonious = Of the same mettle = Well-blended (43:18), (78:33)).
Maulana Ali	Loving, equals in age,
Free Minds	Perfect and without spoil.
Qaribullah	chaste, loving companions of the same age

George Sale	beloved by their husbands, of equal age with them;
JM Rodwell	Dear to their spouses, of equal age with them,

Asad	full of love, well-matched

al-Waqi`ah 056:038

‏56:38 لاصحاب اليمين

Transliteration	Li-as-habi alyameeni
Literal	To the right (hand's) owners/friends/company.

Yusuf Ali	For the Companions of the Right Hand.
Pickthal	For those on the right hand;
Arberry	like of age for the Companions of the Right.
Shakir	For the sake of the companions of the right hand.
Sarwar	loving and of equal age.
Khalifa	For those on the right side.
Hilali/Khan	For those on the Right Hand.
H/K/Saheeh	For the companions of the right [who are]
Malik	for those of the right hand.[38]
QXP	They deserve the most blessed people.
Maulana Ali	For those on the right hand.
Free Minds	For those on the right side.
Qaribullah	for the Companions of the Right

George Sale	for the delight of the companions of the right hand.
JM Rodwell	For the people of the right hand,

Asad	with those who have attained to righteousness: [I.e., equal in dignity with all other inmates of paradise. As regards the term atrab (sing. tirb), rendered above - as well as in 38:52 and 78:33 - as "well-matched", there is no doubt that it primarily denotes "[persons] of equal age" (a meaning adopted by most of the commentators); however, as pointed out by all philological authorities, this term is also used in the sense of "[persons] equal in quality", that is, "well-matched": a significance which, to my mind, is eminently appropriate here inasmuch as it is meant to stress the equal excellence of all who have attained to righteousness, whether they be men or women; or, alternatively, the equal attraction towards one another and, thus, a mutual fulfillment of their spiritual and emotional needs; or both of the above meanings.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:039

‏56:39 ثلة من الاولين

Transliteration	Thullatun mina al-awwaleena
Literal	A group from the first/beginners.

Yusuf Ali	A (goodly) number from those of old,
Pickthal	A multitude of those of old
Arberry	A throng of the ancients
Shakir	A numerous company from among the first,
Sarwar	These (people of the right hand) consist of many from the ancient
Khalifa	Many from the early generations.
Hilali/Khan	A multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the first generation (who embraced Islam).
H/K/Saheeh	A company of the former peoples
Malik	Many of them will be from the former[39]
QXP	A good many of those who led in goodness.
Maulana Ali	A multitude from among the first,
Free Minds	Many from the early generations.
Qaribullah	a multitude of the ancients,

George Sale	There shall be many of the former religions,
JM Rodwell	A crowd of the former,

Asad	a good many of olden times,

al-Waqi`ah 056:040

‏56:40 وثلة من الاخرين

Transliteration	Wathullatun mina al-akhireena
Literal	And a group from the others/lasts .

Yusuf Ali	And a (goodly) number from those of later times.
Pickthal	And a multitude of those of later time.
Arberry	and a throng of the later folk.
Shakir	And a numerous company from among the last.
Sarwar	and many from the later generations.
Khalifa	Many from the later generations.
Hilali/Khan	And a multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the later times (generations).
H/K/Saheeh	And a company of the later peoples.
Malik	and many from the later generations.[40]
QXP	And a good many of those who trailed after them. (56:13-14).
Maulana Ali	And a multitude from among those of later times.
Free Minds	And many from the later generations.
Qaribullah	and a multitude of the later people.

George Sale	and many of the latter.
JM Rodwell	And a crowd of the latter generations.

Asad	and a good many of later times. [In contrast with "the foremost", who have always been "drawn close unto God" - and of whom there are less and less as time goes on (see note on verse 14 above) - there will always be many of those who attain to righteousness after initial stumbling and sinning (see note on verse 27 above.).]

al-Waqi`ah 056:041

‏56:41 واصحاب الشمال مااصحاب الشمال

Transliteration	Waas-habu alshshimali ma as-habu alshshimali
Literal	And the left (hand's) owners/friends/company, (are) the left (hand's) owners/friends/company ! .

Yusuf Ali	The Companions of the Left Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Left Hand?
Pickthal	And those on the left hand: What of those on the left hand?
Arberry	The Companions of the Left (O Companions of the Left!)
Shakir	And those of the left hand, how wretched are those of the left hand!
Sarwar	As for the people on the left hand, how miserable they will be!
Khalifa	Those of the left, will be on the left.
Hilali/Khan	And those on the Left Hand Who will be those on the Left Hand?
H/K/Saheeh	And the companions of the left what are the companions of the left?
Malik	As for those of the left hand - how unfortunate will be the people of the left hand![41]
QXP	Then, the unblessed ones. Ah, how unfortunate are the unblessed ones! (56:9).
Maulana Ali	And those on the left hand; how (wretched) are those on the left hand!
Free Minds	And those on the left, who will be from those on the left?
Qaribullah	As for the Companions of the Left

George Sale	And the companions of the left hand -- how miserable shall the companions of the left hand be! --
JM Rodwell	But the people of the left hand-oh! how wretched shall be the people of the left hand!

Asad	BUT AS FOR those who have persevered in evil - what of those who have persevered in evil? [I.e., until their death. Literally, the phrase reads, "those on the left hand" (see note on verse 9 above).]

al-Waqi`ah 056:042

‏56:42 في سموم وحميم

Transliteration	Fee samoomin wahameemin
Literal	In severe hot wind , and hot water/red hot coal .

Yusuf Ali	(They will be) in the midst of a Fierce Blast of Fire and in Boiling Water,
Pickthal	In scorching wind and scalding water
Arberry	mid burning winds and boiling waters
Shakir	In hot wind and boiling water,
Sarwar	They will live amid the scorching,
Khalifa	In misery and inferno.
Hilali/Khan	In fierce hot wind and boiling water,
H/K/Saheeh	[They will be] in scorching fire and scalding water
Malik	They will be in the midst of scorching winds and in boiling water:[42]
QXP	In scorching wind, smoldering anguish!
Maulana Ali	In hot wind and boiling water,
Free Minds	In fierce hot winds and boiling water.
Qaribullah	(they shall live) amid burning winds and boiling water,

George Sale	Shall dwell amidst burning winds, and scalding water,
JM Rodwell	Amid pestilential winds and in scalding water,

Asad	[They will find themselves] in the midst of scorching winds, and burning despair, [For this rendering of hamim, see the last note on 6:70.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:043

‏56:43 وظل من يحموم

Transliteration	Wathillin min yahmoomin
Literal	And shade from black smoke .

Yusuf Ali	And in the shades of Black Smoke:
Pickthal	And shadow of black smoke,
Arberry	and the shadow of a smoking blaze
Shakir	And the shade of black smoke,
Sarwar	scalding water and under a shadow of black smoke,
Khalifa	Even their shade is hot.
Hilali/Khan	And shadow of black smoke,
H/K/Saheeh	And a shade of black smoke,
Malik	in the shade of a pitch-black smoke,[43]
QXP	Enshrouded in smoke, opaque.
Maulana Ali	And shadow of black smoke,
Free Minds	And a shade that is unpleasant.
Qaribullah	in the shadow of a smoking blaze,

George Sale	under the shade of a black smoke,
JM Rodwell	And in the shadow of a black smoke,

Asad	and the shadows of black smoke -

al-Waqi`ah 056:044

‏56:44 لابارد ولاكريم

Transliteration	La baridin wala kareemin
Literal	Not cool/cold, and nor hospitable/kind .

Yusuf Ali	Nothing (will there be) to refresh, nor to please:
Pickthal	Neither cool nor refreshing.
Arberry	neither cool, neither goodly;
Shakir	Neither cool nor honorable.
Sarwar	neither cold nor graceful in shape.
Khalifa	Never cool, never tolerable.
Hilali/Khan	(That shadow) neither cool, nor (even) good,
H/K/Saheeh	Neither cool nor beneficial.
Malik	neither cool nor refreshing.[44]
QXP	Neither coolness of contentment nor honor of accomplishment.
Maulana Ali	Neither cool nor refreshing.
Free Minds	Neither cool, nor helpful.
Qaribullah	neither cool nor good.

George Sale	neither cool nor agreeable.
JM Rodwell	Not cool, and horrid to behold.

Asad	[shadows] neither cooling nor soothing.

al-Waqi`ah 056:045

‏56:45 انهم كانوا قبل ذلك مترفين

Transliteration	Innahum kanoo qabla thalika mutrafeena
Literal	That they truly were before that luxuriated, ungrateful and arrogant.

Yusuf Ali	For that they were wont to be indulged, before that, in wealth (and luxury),
Pickthal	Lo! heretofore they were effete with luxury
Arberry	and before that they lived at ease,
Shakir	Surely they were before that made to live in ease and plenty.
Sarwar	They had lived in luxury before this
Khalifa	They used to be rich.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed they were, before that, indulging in affluence,
Malik	For they lived in comfort before meeting this fate.[45]
QXP	Behold, before this, they were sunk in luxury, exploiting the poor.
Maulana Ali	Surely they lived before that in ease.
Free Minds	They used to be indulged in luxury before this.
Qaribullah	Before they lived at ease,

George Sale	For they enjoyed the pleasures of life before this, while on earth;
JM Rodwell	For they truly, ere this, were blessed with worldly goods,

Asad	For, behold, in times gone by they were wont to abandon themselves wholly to the pursuit of pleasures, [I.e., to the exclusion of all moral considerations. For the meaning of the term mutraf, see the second note on 11:116.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:046

‏56:46 وكانوا يصرون على الحنث العظيم

Transliteration	Wakanoo yusirroona AAala alhinthi alAAatheemi
Literal	And they were persisting/insisting on the sin the great.

Yusuf Ali	And persisted obstinately in wickedness supreme!
Pickthal	And used to persist in the awful sin.
Arberry	and persisted in the Great Sin,
Shakir	And they persisted in the great violation.
Sarwar	and persisted in heinous sins.
Khalifa	They insisted on the great blasphemy.
Hilali/Khan	And were persisting in great sin (joining partners in worship along with Allah, committing murders and other crimes, etc.)
H/K/Saheeh	And they used to persist in the great violation,
Malik	They persisted in heinous sins[46]
QXP	And stubbornly persisted in their violations.
Maulana Ali	And they persisted in the great violation.
Free Minds	And they persisted in the great blasphemy.
Qaribullah	and persisted in the great sin

George Sale	and obstinately persisted in a heinous wickedness:
JM Rodwell	But persisted in heinous sin,

Asad	and would persist in heinous sinning,

al-Waqi`ah 056:047

‏56:47 وكانوا يقولون ائذا متنا وكنا ترابا وعظاما ائنا لمبعوثون

Transliteration	Wakanoo yaqooloona a-itha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman a-inna lamabAAoothoona
Literal	And they were saying: "Is (it that) if we died, and we were dust/earth and bones, are we being resurrected/revived?"

Yusuf Ali	And they used to say, "What! when we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised up again?-
Pickthal	And they used to say: When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised again,
Arberry	ever saying, 'What, when we are dead and become dust and bones, shall we indeed be raised up?
Shakir	And they used to say: What! when we die and have become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised?
Sarwar	It was they who said, "Shall we be resurrected after we die and have turned into dust and bones?.
Khalifa	They said, "After we die and turn to dust and bones, we get resurrected?
Hilali/Khan	And they used to say: "When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be resurrected?
H/K/Saheeh	And they used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
Malik	and used to say: "When we are dead and turned to dust and bones, shall we then be raised to life again?[47]
QXP	And they used to say, "What! When we die and become dust and bones, shall we possibly be raised?
Maulana Ali	And they used to say: When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be rised?
Free Minds	And they used to Say: "After we die and turn to dust and bones, we will get resurrected?"
Qaribullah	and constantly said: 'What, when we are dead and become dust and bones, shall we then be restored to life?

George Sale	And they said, after we shall have died, and become dust and bones, shall we surely be raise to life?
JM Rodwell	And were wont to say, What! after we have died, and become dust and bones, shall we be raised?

Asad	and would say, "What! After we have died and become mere dust and bones, shall we, forsooth, be raised from the dead? -

al-Waqi`ah 056:048

‏56:48 او اباؤنا الاولون

Transliteration	Awa abaona al-awwaloona
Literal	Or (are) our fathers the first/beginners?

Yusuf Ali	"(We) and our fathers of old?"
Pickthal	And also our forefathers?
Arberry	What, and our fathers, the ancients?'
Shakir	Or our fathers of yore?
Sarwar	Will our ancient forefathers be resurrected too?.
Khalifa	"Does this include our forefathers?"
Hilali/Khan	"And also our forefathers?"
H/K/Saheeh	And our forefathers [as well]?"
Malik	And our forefathers, too?"[48]
QXP	And also our forefathers?"
Maulana Ali	Or our fathers of yore?
Free Minds	"As well as our forefathers?"
Qaribullah	What, and our fathers, the ancients? '

George Sale	Shall our forefathers also be raised with us?
JM Rodwell	And our fathers, the men of yore?

Asad	and perhaps, too, our forebears of old?"

al-Waqi`ah 056:049

‏56:49 قل ان الاولين والاخرين

Transliteration	Qul inna al-awwaleena waal-akhireena
Literal	Say: "That truly the first/beginners and the lasts/others ."

Yusuf Ali	Say: "Yea, those of old and those of later times,
Pickthal	Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Lo! those of old and those of later time
Arberry	Say: 'The ancients, and the later folk
Shakir	Say: The first and the last,
Sarwar	(Muhammad), say, "All the ancient and later generations
Khalifa	Say, "The early generations and the later generations.
Hilali/Khan	Say (O Muhammad SAW): "(Yes) verily, those of old, and those of later times.
H/K/Saheeh	Say, [O Muúammad], "Indeed, the former and the later peoples
Malik	Tell them: "Surely those of old and those of present age[49]
QXP	Tell them, "Verily, those of old, and those of later generations.
Maulana Ali	Say: The ancients and those of later times
Free Minds	Say: "The people of old and the later generations,"
Qaribullah	Say: 'Those of ancient times and those of later times

George Sale	Say, verily both the first and the last,
JM Rodwell	SAY: Aye, the former and the latter:

Asad	Say: "Verily, those of olden times and those of later times

al-Waqi`ah 056:050

‏56:50 لمجموعون الى ميقات يوم معلوم

Transliteration	LamajmooAAoona ila meeqati yawmin maAAloomin
Literal	Are being gathered/collected (E) to a known day's appointed time .

Yusuf Ali	"All will certainly be gathered together for the meeting appointed for a Day well-known.
Pickthal	Will all be brought together to the tryst of an appointed day.
Arberry	shall be gathered to the appointed time of a known day.
Shakir	Shall most surely be gathered together for the appointed hour of a known day.
Sarwar	will be brought together for an appointment on an appointed day.
Khalifa	"Will be summoned to a meeting on a predetermined day.
Hilali/Khan	"All will surely be gathered together for appointed Meeting of a known Day.
H/K/Saheeh	Are to be gathered together for the appointment of a known Day."
Malik	shall certainly be brought together on an appointed time of a known Day.[50]
QXP	All will be brought together on a Day assigned at an appointed time."
Maulana Ali	Will surely be gathered together for the appointed hour of a known day.
Free Minds	"Will be summoned to a meeting on a predetermined Day."
Qaribullah	shall be gathered together to the appointed time on a known Day. '

George Sale	shall surely be gathered together to judgement, at the prefixed time of a known day.
JM Rodwell	Gathered shall they all be for the time of a known day.

Asad	will indeed be gathered together at an appointed time on a Day known [only to God]:

al-Waqi`ah 056:051

‏56:51 ثم انكم ايها الضالون المكذبون

Transliteration	Thumma innakum ayyuha alddalloona almukaththiboona
Literal	Then, that you are, you the misguided, the liars/deniers/falsifiers.

Yusuf Ali	"Then will ye truly,- O ye that go wrong, and treat (Truth) as Falsehood!-
Pickthal	Then lo! ye, the erring, the deniers,
Arberry	Then you erring ones, you that cried lies,
Shakir	Then shall you, O you who err and call it a lie!
Sarwar	Then you people who had gone astray and rejected the Truth
Khalifa	"Then you, O disbelieving strayers.
Hilali/Khan	"Then moreover, verily, you the erring-ones, the deniers (of Resurrection)!
H/K/Saheeh	Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers,
Malik	Then, "O the mistaken rejecters,[51]
QXP	Then, behold, O You the straying deniers!
Maulana Ali	Then shall you, O you who err and deny,
Free Minds	"Then you, O rejecting strayers,"
Qaribullah	Then you went astray, you that belied,

George Sale	Then ye, O men, who have erred, and denied the resurrection as a falsehood,
JM Rodwell	Then ye, O ye the erring, the gainsaying,

Asad	and then, verily, O you who have gone astray and called the truth a lie,

al-Waqi`ah 056:052

‏56:52 لاكلون من شجر من زقوم

Transliteration	Laakiloona min shajarin min zaqqoomin
Literal	Eating exaggerated/gluttons (E) from trees from deadly food.

Yusuf Ali	"Ye will surely taste of the Tree of Zaqqum.
Pickthal	Ye verily will eat of a tree called Zaqqum
Arberry	you shall eat of a tree called Zakkoum,
Shakir	Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,
Sarwar	will eat from the fruit of the tree of Zaqqum,
Khalifa	"Will eat from the trees of bitterness.
Hilali/Khan	"You verily will eat of the trees of Zaqqoom.
H/K/Saheeh	Will be eating from trees of zaqqum
Malik	you shall eat of the Zaqqum tree,[52]
QXP	You will eat the bitter fruit of the tree of your deeds. (37:62), (44:43), (56:52).
Maulana Ali	East of the tree of Zaqqum,
Free Minds	"Will eat from the tree of Bitterness,"
Qaribullah	you shall eat (the fruit) of the Tree of Zakkum.

George Sale	shall surely eat of the fruit of the tree of al Zakkum,
JM Rodwell	Shall surely eat of the tree Ez-zakkoum,

Asad	you will indeed have to taste of the tree of deadly fruit, [See note on 37:62.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:053

‏56:53 فمالئون منها البطون

Transliteration	Famali-oona minha albutoona
Literal	So you are filling from it the bellies/insides.

Yusuf Ali	"Then will ye fill your insides therewith,
Pickthal	And will fill your bellies therewith;
Arberry	and you shall fill therewith your bellies
Shakir	And fill (your) bellies with it;
Sarwar	filling your bellies, with it
Khalifa	"Filling your bellies therefrom.
Hilali/Khan	"Then you will fill your bellies therewith,
H/K/Saheeh	And filling with it your bellies
Malik	and fill your bellies with it;[53]
QXP	And fill your bellies with it.
Maulana Ali	And fill (your) bellies with it;
Free Minds	"Filling your bellies therefrom,"
Qaribullah	You shall fill your bellies with it,

George Sale	and shall fill your bellies therewith:
JM Rodwell	And fill your bellies with it,

Asad	and will have to fill your bellies therewith,

al-Waqi`ah 056:054

‏56:54 فشاربون عليه من الحميم

Transliteration	Fashariboona AAalayhi mina alhameemi
Literal	So you are drinking on it from the hot water/red hot coal.

Yusuf Ali	"And drink Boiling Water on top of it:
Pickthal	And thereon ye will drink of boiling water,
Arberry	and drink on top of that boiling water
Shakir	Then drink over it of boiling water;
Sarwar	and on top of this you will drink boiling water
Khalifa	"Then drinking on top of it hellish drinks.
Hilali/Khan	"And drink boiling water on top of it,
H/K/Saheeh	And drinking on top of it from scalding water
Malik	and drink on top of it scalding water;[54]
QXP	And drink of burning anguish (that you gave to others).
Maulana Ali	Then drink after it of boiling water;
Free Minds	"Then drinking on top of it boiling water,"
Qaribullah	and drink boiling water on top of that,

George Sale	And ye shall drink thereon boiling water;
JM Rodwell	And thereupon shall ye drink boiling water,

Asad	and will thereupon have to drink [many a draught] of burning despair -

al-Waqi`ah 056:055

‏56:55 فشاربون شرب الهيم

Transliteration	Fashariboona shurba alheemi
Literal	So you are drinking the extreme thirst's drink .

Yusuf Ali	"Indeed ye shall drink like diseased camels raging with thirst!"
Pickthal	Drinking even as the camel drinketh.
Arberry	lapping it down like thirsty camels.'
Shakir	And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.
Sarwar	like a thirsty camel".
Khalifa	"Then adding drinks of sand."
Hilali/Khan	"So you will drink (that) like thirsty camels!"
H/K/Saheeh	And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.
Malik	yet you shall drink it like a thirsty camel."[55]
QXP	And indeed drink as the camel with false thirst drinks." (Greed could never give you inner contentment (26:225), (102:1-2).
Maulana Ali	And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.
Free Minds	"So you will drink like thirsty camels!"
Qaribullah	and you will drink as the lapping of thirsty camels.

George Sale	and ye shall drink as a thirsty camel drinketh.
JM Rodwell	And ye shall drink as the thirsty camel drinketh.

Asad	drink it as the most insatiably thirsty camels drink!"

al-Waqi`ah 056:056

‏56:56 هذا نزلهم يوم الدين

Transliteration	Hatha nuzuluhum yawma alddeeni
Literal	That (is) their places of descent (on) the Judgment Day/Resurrection Day .

Yusuf Ali	Such will be their entertainment on the Day of Requital!
Pickthal	This will be their welcome on the Day of Judgment.
Arberry	This shall be their hospitality on the Day of Doom.
Shakir	This is their entertainment on the day of requital.
Sarwar	Such will be their dwelling on the Day of Judgment.
Khalifa	Such is their share on the Day of Judgment.
Hilali/Khan	That will be their entertainment on the Day of Recompense!
H/K/Saheeh	That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.
Malik	Such will be their entertainment on the Day of Reckoning.[56]
QXP	Such will be their welcome on the Day of Judgment.
Maulana Ali	This is their entertainment on the day of Requital.
Free Minds	Such is their share on the Day of Judgment.
Qaribullah	Such shall be your hospitality on the Day of Recompense.

George Sale	This shall be their entertainment on the day of judgement.
JM Rodwell	This shall be their repast in the day of reckoning!

Asad	Such will be their welcome on Judgment Day!

al-Waqi`ah 056:057

‏56:57 نحن خلقناكم فلولا تصدقون

Transliteration	Nahnu khalaqnakum falawla tusaddiqoona
Literal	We created you, so if only you believe Me.

Yusuf Ali	It is We Who have created you: why will ye not witness the Truth?
Pickthal	We created you. Will ye then admit the truth?
Arberry	We created you; therefore why will you not believe?
Shakir	We have created you, why do you not then assent?
Sarwar	It is We who have created you. Why then did you not testify to the Truth?.
Khalifa	We have created you, if you could only believe!
Hilali/Khan	We created you, then why do you believe not?
H/K/Saheeh	We have created you, so why do you not believe?
Malik	We have created you: will you not then testify about Our power of creation?[57]
QXP	It is We Who have created you. Will you not, then, admit the Truth?
Maulana Ali	We have created you, why do you not then accept?
Free Minds	We have created you, if you could only believe!
Qaribullah	We created you, why will you not believe!

George Sale	We have created you: Will ye not therefore believe that We can raise you from the dead?
JM Rodwell	We created you, will ye not credit us?

Asad	WE who have created you, [O men:] why, then, do you not accept the truth?

al-Waqi`ah 056:058

‏56:58 افرايتم ماتمنون

Transliteration	Afaraaytum ma tumnoona
Literal	Did you see/understand what you ejaculate/discharge semen/sperm?

Yusuf Ali	Do ye then see?- The (human Seed) that ye throw out,-
Pickthal	Have ye seen that which ye emit?
Arberry	Have you considered the seed you spill?
Shakir	Have you considered the seed?
Sarwar	Have you seen sperm?.
Khalifa	Have you noted the semen that you produce?
Hilali/Khan	Then tell Me (about) the human semen that you emit.
H/K/Saheeh	Have you seen that which you emit?
Malik	Have you ever considered the semen you discharge:[58]
QXP	Have you ever considered the male and female seed?
Maulana Ali	See you that which you emit?
Free Minds	Have you noted the semen that you produce?
Qaribullah	Have you thought about what (sperm) you ejaculate?

George Sale	What think ye? The seed which ye emit,
JM Rodwell	What think ye? The germs of life-

Asad	Have you ever considered that [seed] which you emit? [This refers to both the male semen and the female ovum, and thus, by implication, to the awe-inspiring, complex phenomenon of procreation as such.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:059

‏56:59 ءانتم تخلقونه ام نحن الخالقون

Transliteration	Aantum takhluqoonahu am nahnu alkhaliqoona
Literal	Do you create it? Or We are the creators?

Yusuf Ali	Is it ye who create it, or are We the Creators?
Pickthal	Do ye create it or are We the Creator?
Arberry	Do you yourselves create it, or are We the Creators?
Shakir	Is it you that create it or are We the creators?
Sarwar	Did you create it or was it We who created it?.
Khalifa	Did you create it, or did we?
Hilali/Khan	Is it you who create it (i.e. make this semen into a perfect human being), or are We the Creator?
H/K/Saheeh	Is it you who creates it, or are We the Creator?
Malik	Is it you who create the child from it, or are We the Creator?[59]
QXP	Is it you who create it or are We the Creator?
Maulana Ali	Is it you that create it or are We the Creators?
Free Minds	Did you create it, or were We the Ones who created it?
Qaribullah	Did you create it, or are We the Creator?

George Sale	do ye create the same, or are we the creators thereof?
JM Rodwell	Is it ye who create them? or are we their creator?

Asad	Is it you who create it - or are We the source of its creation?

al-Waqi`ah 056:060

‏56:60 نحن قدرنا بينكم الموت ومانحن بمسبوقين

Transliteration	Nahnu qaddarna baynakumu almawta wama nahnu bimasbooqeena
Literal	We predestined between you the death/lifelessness, and We are not with being surpassed/preceded .

Yusuf Ali	We have decreed Death to be your common lot, and We are not to be frustrated
Pickthal	We mete out death among you, and We are not to be outrun,
Arberry	We have decreed among you Death; We shall not be outstripped;
Shakir	We have ordained death among you and We are not to be overcome,
Sarwar	We have destined death for you and no one can challenge Us
Khalifa	We have predetermined death for you. Nothing can stop us -
Hilali/Khan	We have decreed death to you all, and We are not unable,
H/K/Saheeh	We have decreed death among you, and We are not to be outdone
Malik	It is We Who have ordained death among you and We are not helpless[60]
QXP	We have designed the Laws of death among you and We are not unable -
Maulana Ali	We have ordained death among you and We are not to be overcome,
Free Minds	We have predetermined death for you. Nothing can stop Us,
Qaribullah	It was We who decreed death among you. We will not be surpassed

George Sale	We have decreed death unto you all: And We shall not be prevented.
JM Rodwell	It is we who have decreed that death should be among you;

Asad	We have [indeed] decreed that death shall be [ever-present] among you: but there is nothing to prevent Us

al-Waqi`ah 056:061

‏56:61 على ان نبدل امثالكم وننشئكم في مالاتعلمون

Transliteration	AAala an nubaddila amthalakum wanunshi-akum fee ma la taAAlamoona
Literal	On that We exchange/replace similar/equal to you, and We create/originate you in what you do not know.

Yusuf Ali	from changing your Forms and creating you (again) in (forms) that ye know not.
Pickthal	That We may transfigure you and make you what ye know not.
Arberry	that We may exchange the likes of you, and make you to grow again in a fashion you know not.
Shakir	In order that We may bring in your place the likes of you and make you grow into what you know not.
Sarwar	in replacing you with another creation like you, changing you into a form which you do not know.
Khalifa	from substituting new generations in your place, and establishing what you do not know.
Hilali/Khan	To transfigure you and create you in (forms) that you know not.
H/K/Saheeh	In that We will change your likenesses and produce you in that [form] which you do not know.
Malik	in replacing you by others like yourselves or transforming you into beings that you do not know.[61]
QXP	That We may change your existence and coming into being in a manner and in an environ you know not.
Maulana Ali	That We may change your state and make you grow into what you know not.
Free Minds	From transforming your forms, and establishing you in what you do not know.
Qaribullah	that We will change you and cause you to grow again in a way you do not know.

George Sale	We are able to substitute others like unto you in your stead, and to produce you again in the condition or form which ye know not.
JM Rodwell	Yet are we not thereby hindered from replacing you with others, your likes, or from producing you again in a form which ye know not!

Asad	from changing the nature of your existence and bringing you into being [anew] in a manner [as yet] unknown to you. [Lit., "changing your likenesses (amthal)". However, the term mathal signifies also, tropic ally, the state, condition and the qualities (sifat) of a thing or person - in brief, "the nature of his [or its] existence".]

al-Waqi`ah 056:062

‏56:62 ولقد علمتم النشاة الاولى فلولا تذكرون

Transliteration	Walaqad AAalimtumu alnnash-ata al-oola falawla tathakkaroona
Literal	And you had (E) known the creation/origination , the first/beginning, so if only you mention/remember ?

Yusuf Ali	And ye certainly know already the first form of creation: why then do ye not celebrate His praises?
Pickthal	And verily ye know the first creation. Why, then, do ye not reflect?
Arberry	You have known the first growth; so why will you not remember?
Shakir	And certainly you know the first growth, why do you not then mind?
Sarwar	You certainly knew about (your) first development. Why do you not take heed?.
Khalifa	You know about the first creation. Do you not remember?
Hilali/Khan	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?
H/K/Saheeh	And you have already known the first creation, so will you not remember?
Malik	You already know well your first creation, why then do you not take heed?[62]
QXP	And indeed you know the first coming into being. Why, then, do you not reflect?
Maulana Ali	And certainly you know the first growth, why do you not then mind?
Free Minds	You have come to know about the first creation. If only you would remember.
Qaribullah	You have surely known of the first creation. Why then, will you not remember!

George Sale	Ye know the original production by creation; will ye not therefore consider that We are able to reproduce you by resuscitation?
JM Rodwell	Ye have known the first creation: will ye not then reflect?

Asad	And [since] you are indeed aware of the [miracle of your] coming into being in the first instance - why, then, do you not bethink yourselves [of Us]?

al-Waqi`ah 056:063

‏56:63 افرايتم ماتحرثون

Transliteration	Afaraaytum ma tahruthoona
Literal	Did you see/understand what you cultivate/plant ?

Yusuf Ali	See ye the seed that ye sow in the ground?
Pickthal	Have ye seen that which ye cultivate?
Arberry	Have you considered the soil you till?
Shakir	Have you considered what you sow?
Sarwar	Have you seen what you sow?.
Khalifa	Have you noted the crops you reap?
Hilali/Khan	Tell Me! The seed that you sow in the ground.
H/K/Saheeh	And have you seen that [seed] which you sow?
Malik	Have you ever considered the seed that you sow in the ground?[63]
QXP	Have you thought of the crops that you cultivate?
Maulana Ali	See you what you sow?
Free Minds	Have you noted the crops you reap?
Qaribullah	Ponder upon the soil you till,

George Sale	What think ye? The grain which ye sow,
JM Rodwell	What think ye? That which ye sow-

Asad	Have you ever considered the seed which you cast upon the soil?

al-Waqi`ah 056:064

‏56:64 ءانتم تزرعونه ام نحن الزارعون

Transliteration	Aantum tazraAAoonahu am nahnu alzzariAAoona
Literal	Do you sow/seed/cultivate it ? Or We are the sowers/seeders/cultivators?401

Yusuf Ali	Is it ye that cause it to grow, or are We the Cause?
Pickthal	Is it ye who foster it, or are We the Fosterer?
Arberry	Do you yourselves sow it, or are We the Sowers?
Shakir	Is it you that cause it to grow, or are We the causers of growth?
Sarwar	Do you make it grow or is it We who make it grow?.
Khalifa	Did you grow them, or did we?
Hilali/Khan	Is it you that make it grow, or are We the Grower?
H/K/Saheeh	Is it you who makes it grow, or are We the grower?
Malik	Is it you who cause it to grow or are We the grower?[64]
QXP	Is it you who grow it or are We the Grower?
Maulana Ali	Is it you that cause it to grow, or are We the Causer of growth?
Free Minds	Did you grow them, or were We the Ones who grew them?
Qaribullah	is it you that sow it, or are We the Sower?

George Sale	do ye cause the same to spring forth, or do We cause it to spring forth?
JM Rodwell	Is it ye who cause its upgrowth, or do we cause it to spring forth?

Asad	Is it you who cause it to grow - or are We the cause of its growth?

al-Waqi`ah 056:065

‏56:65 لو نشاء لجعلناه حطاما فظلتم تفكهون

Transliteration	Law nashao lajaAAalnahu hutaman fathaltum tafakkahoona
Literal	If We willed/wanted We would have made it debris/crumbs , so you continued/remained regretting/wondering.

Yusuf Ali	Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry powder, and ye would be left in wonderment,
Pickthal	If We willed, We verily could make it chaff, then would ye cease not to exclaim:
Arberry	Did We will, We would make it broken orts, and you would remain bitterly jesting --
Shakir	If We pleased, We should have certainly made it broken down into pieces, then would you begin tb lament:
Sarwar	Had We wanted, We could have crushed it to bits and you would have been left to lament,
Khalifa	If we will, we can turn it into hay. Then you will lament:
Hilali/Khan	Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would be regretful (or left in wonderment).
H/K/Saheeh	If We willed, We could make it [dry] debris, and you would remain in wonder,
Malik	If it be Our Will, We could crumble your harvest into chaff, and you would then be left in lamenting:[65]
QXP	If We willed, We surely could turn it into chaff, then you would be left to exclaim,
Maulana Ali	If We pleased, We would make it chaff, then would you lament:
Free Minds	If We wished, We can turn them into hay. Then you will be left in wonderment:
Qaribullah	If We will, We would make it broken stubble and you would remain wondering,

George Sale	If We pleased, verily We could render the same dry and fruitless, so that ye would not cease to wonder, saying,
JM Rodwell	If we pleased we could so make your harvest dry and brittle that ye would ever marvel and say,

Asad	[For,] were it Our will, We could indeed turn it into chaff, and you would be left to wonder [and to lament],

al-Waqi`ah 056:066

‏56:66 انا لمغرمون

Transliteration	Inna lamughramoona
Literal	That We, We are in burdensome debt/loss (E) .

Yusuf Ali	(Saying), "We are indeed left with debts (for nothing):
Pickthal	Lo! we are laden with debt!
Arberry	'We are debt-loaded;
Shakir	Surely we are burdened with debt:
Sarwar	crying, "We have been left to suffer loss.
Khalifa	"We lost.
Hilali/Khan	(Saying): "We are indeed Mughramoon (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-Qurtubee, Vol. 17, Page 219)
H/K/Saheeh	[Saying], "Indeed, we are [now] in debt;
Malik	We are indeed left laden with debts,[66]
QXP	"Behold, we are now under debt.
Maulana Ali	Surely we are burdened with debt:
Free Minds	"We are lost."
Qaribullah	(Saying:) 'We are laden with debts!

George Sale	verily we have contracted debts for seed and labour;
JM Rodwell	Truly we have been at cost,

Asad	"Verily, we are ruined!

al-Waqi`ah 056:067

‏56:67 بل نحن محرومون

Transliteration	Bal nahnu mahroomoona
Literal	But We are deprived.

Yusuf Ali	"Indeed are we shut out (of the fruits of our labour)"
Pickthal	Nay, but we are deprived!
Arberry	nay, we have been robbed!'
Shakir	Nay! we are deprived.
Sarwar	Surely, we have been deprived (of the benefits)".
Khalifa	"We are deprived."
Hilali/Khan	"Nay, but we are deprived!"
H/K/Saheeh	Rather, we have been deprived."
Malik	indeed we have been deprived from the fruits of our labor![67]
QXP	Nay, but we are deprived!"
Maulana Ali	Nay, we are deprived.
Free Minds	"No, we are deprived!"
Qaribullah	Rather, we have been prevented! '

George Sale	but we are not permitted to reap the fruit thereof.
JM Rodwell	yet are we forbidden harvest.

Asad	Nay, but we have been deprived [of our livelihood]!"

al-Waqi`ah 056:068

‏56:68 افرايتم الماء الذي تشربون

Transliteration	Afaraaytumu almaa allathee tashraboona
Literal	Did you see/understand the water which you drink?

Yusuf Ali	See ye the water which ye drink?
Pickthal	Have ye observed the water which ye drink?
Arberry	Have you considered the water you drink?
Shakir	Have you considered the water which you drink?
Sarwar	Have you seen the water which you drink?.
Khalifa	Have you noted the water you drink?
Hilali/Khan	Tell Me! The water that you drink.
H/K/Saheeh	And have you seen the water that you drink?
Malik	Have you ever considered the water which you drink?[68]
QXP	Have you thought of the water you drink?
Maulana Ali	See you the water which you drink?
Free Minds	Have you noted the water you drink?
Qaribullah	Have you thought about the water you drink?

George Sale	What think ye? The water which ye drink,
JM Rodwell	What think ye of the water ye drink?

Asad	Have you ever considered the water which you drink?

al-Waqi`ah 056:069

‏56:69 ءانتم انزلتموه من المزن ام نحن المنزلون

Transliteration	Aantum anzaltumoohu mina almuzni am nahnu almunziloona
Literal	Did you descend it from the rain/clouds ? Or We are the descenders?

Yusuf Ali	Do ye bring it down (in rain) from the cloud or do We?
Pickthal	Is it ye who shed it from the raincloud, or are We the Shedder?
Arberry	Did you send it down from the clouds, or did We send it?
Shakir	Is it you that send it down from the clouds, or are We the senders?
Sarwar	Is it you who sent it down from the clouds or is it We who have sent it down?.
Khalifa	Did you send it down from the clouds, or did we?
Hilali/Khan	Is it you who cause it from the rainclouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?
H/K/Saheeh	Is it you who brought it down from the clouds, or is it We who bring it down?
Malik	Is it you who send it down from the clouds or are We the sender?[69]
QXP	Do you bring it down from the rain-cloud or do We?
Maulana Ali	Do you bring it down from the clouds, or are We the Bringer?
Free Minds	Did you send it down from the clouds, or was it We who sent it down?
Qaribullah	Is it you that send it down from the clouds or We?

George Sale	do ye send down the same from the clouds, or are We the senders thereof?
JM Rodwell	Is it ye who send it down from the clouds, or send we it down?

Asad	Is it you who cause it to come down from the clouds - or are We the cause of its coming down?

al-Waqi`ah 056:070

‏56:70 لو نشاء جعلناه اجاجا فلولا تشكرون

Transliteration	Law nashao jaAAalnahu ojajan falawla tashkuroona
Literal	If We will/want We made it salty and bitter, so if only you thank/be grateful.

Yusuf Ali	Were it Our Will, We could make it salt (and unpalatable): then why do ye not give thanks?
Pickthal	If We willed We verily could make it bitter. Why then, give ye not thanks?
Arberry	Did We will, We would make it bitter; so why are you not thankful?
Shakir	If We pleased, We would have made it salty; why do you not then give thanks?
Sarwar	Had We wanted, We could have made it salty. Why then do you not give thanks?.
Khalifa	If we will, we can make it salty. You should be thankful.
Hilali/Khan	If We willed, We verily could make it salt (and undrinkable), why then do you not give thanks (to Allah)?
H/K/Saheeh	If We willed, We could make it bitter, so why are you not grateful?
Malik	If it be Our Will, We could turn it salty. Why then do you not give thanks?[70]
QXP	If We willed, We surely could make it salty. Why, then, do you not show gratitude? (By devising an equitable system of provision for all).
Maulana Ali	If We pleased, We could make it saltish; why give you not thanks?
Free Minds	If We wished, We can make it salty. If only you would give thanks.
Qaribullah	If We will, We would make it bitter, why then do you not give thanks?

George Sale	If We pleased, We could render the same brackish: Will ye not therefore give thanks?
JM Rodwell	Brackish could we make it, if we pleased: will ye not then be thankful?

Asad	[It comes down sweet - but] were it Our will, We could make it burningly salty and bitter: why, then, do you not give thanks [unto Us]?

al-Waqi`ah 056:071

‏56:71 افرايتم النار التي تورون

Transliteration	Afaraaytumu alnnara allatee tooroona
Literal	Did you see/understand the fire which you strike/ignite?

Yusuf Ali	See ye the Fire which ye kindle?
Pickthal	Have ye observed the fire which ye strike out;
Arberry	Have you considered the fire you kindle?
Shakir	Have you considered the fire which you strike?
Sarwar	Have you seen the fire which you kindle?.
Khalifa	Have you noted the fire you ignite?
Hilali/Khan	Tell Me! The fire which you kindle,
H/K/Saheeh	And have you seen the fire that you ignite?
Malik	Have you ever considered the fire that you kindle?[71]
QXP	Did you consider the fire you strike out?
Maulana Ali	See you the fire which you kindle?
Free Minds	Have you noted the fire you kindle?
Qaribullah	Have you thought about the fire you kindle?

George Sale	What think ye? The fire which ye strike,
JM Rodwell	What think ye? The fire which ye obtain by friction-

Asad	Have you ever considered the fire which you kindle?

al-Waqi`ah 056:072

‏56:72 ءانتم انشاتم شجرتها ام نحن المنشئون

Transliteration	Aantum ansha/tum shajarataha am nahnu almunshi-oona
Literal	Did you create its trees? Or We are the creators/originators ?

Yusuf Ali	Is it ye who grow the tree which feeds the fire, or do We grow it?
Pickthal	Was it ye who made the tree thereof to grow, or were We the grower?
Arberry	Did you make its timber to grow, or did We make it?
Shakir	Is it you that produce the trees for it, or are We the producers?
Sarwar	Is it you who have produced its tree or is it We who have produced it?.
Khalifa	Did you initiate its tree, or did we?
Hilali/Khan	Is it you who made the tree thereof to grow, or are We the Grower?
H/K/Saheeh	Is it you who produced its tree, or are We the producer?
Malik	Is it you who grow the tree which feeds the fire or are We the grower?[72]
QXP	Is it you who grow the tree as its fuel, or do We grow it? (41:10).
Maulana Ali	Is it you that produce the trees for it, or are We the Producer?
Free Minds	Did you establish its tree, or was it We who established it?
Qaribullah	Is it you that originated its tree, or are We the Originator?

George Sale	do ye produce the tree whence ye obtain the same, or are We the producers thereof?
JM Rodwell	Is it ye who rear its tree, or do we rear it?

Asad	Is it you who have brought into being the tree that serves as its fuel - or are We the cause of its coming into being? [Lit., "its tree": a metonym pointing to the plant-origin, direct or indirect, of almost all the known fuels, including mineral fuels like coal, which is but petrified wood, or petroleum, which is a liquefied residue of plant-nourished organisms buried in the earth for millions of years.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:073

‏56:73 نحن جعلناها تذكرة ومتاعا للمقوين

Transliteration	Nahnu jaAAalnaha tathkiratan wamataAAan lilmuqweena
Literal	We made it a reminder and a long life/enjoyment to the hungry/starving .

Yusuf Ali	We have made it a memorial (of Our handiwork), and an article of comfort and convenience for the denizens of deserts.
Pickthal	We, even We, appointed it a memorial and a comfort for the dwellers in the wilderness.
Arberry	We Ourselves made it for a reminder, and a boon to the desert-dwellers.
Shakir	We have made it a reminder and an advantage for the wayfarers of the desert.
Sarwar	It is We who have made it as a reminder and a means of comfort for the people.
Khalifa	We rendered it a reminder, and a useful tool for the users.
Hilali/Khan	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).
H/K/Saheeh	We have made it a reminder and provision for the travelers,
Malik	We have made it a reminder for man as to what would be the life without it, and a provision of life for the travellers of desert.[73]
QXP	We, yes, We have made this (fire) a reminder, and a gift for all of you who surely need it. (The use of fire is one of the Divine gifts that distinguishes mankind from the Animal Kingdom).
Maulana Ali	We have made it a reminder and an advantage for the wayfarers of the desert.
Free Minds	We rendered it a reminder, and a useful tool for the users.
Qaribullah	We have made it a reminder, and a blessing to the traveler.

George Sale	We have ordained the same for an admonition, and an advantage unto those who travel through the deserts.
JM Rodwell	It is we who have made it for a memorial and a benefit to the wayfarers of the desert,

Asad	It is We who have made it a means to remind [you of Us], [Inasmuch as "fire" (in the widest sense of this word) is the source of all light known to man, it is apt to remind him that "God is the light of the heavens and the earth" (see 24:35 and the corresponding notes).] and a comfort for all who are lost and hungry in the wilderness [of their lives]. [The participial noun muqw is derived from the verb qawiya, "it became deserted" or "desolate". From the same root is derived the noun qawa (or qiwa), which signifies "desert", "wilderness" or "wasteland" as well as "hunger" or "starvation". Hence, muqw denotes "one who is hungry" as well as "one who is lost [or "who wanders"] in a deserted place". In the above verse this expression is evidently used tropically, for it is difficult to imagine that, as some commentators assume, it relates merely to "wayfarers in the desert". My composite rendering of al-muqwin as "all who are lost and hungry in the wilderness", on the other hand, is literal and tropical at the same time, inasmuch as it describes people who are lonely, unfortunate and confused, and who hunger after human warmth and spiritual light.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:074

‏56:74 فسبح باسم ربك العظيم

Transliteration	Fasabbih biismi rabbika alAAatheemi
Literal	So praise/glorify with your Lord's name, the great.

Yusuf Ali	Then celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord, the Supreme!
Pickthal	Therefor (O Muhammad), praise the name of thy Lord, the Tremendous.
Arberry	Then magnify the Name of thy Lord, the All-mighty.
Shakir	Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
Sarwar	(Muhammad), glorify your Lord, the Great One.
Khalifa	You shall glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
Hilali/Khan	Then glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.
H/K/Saheeh	So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.
Malik	So glorify the name of your Lord, Who is the Greatest.[74]
QXP	Work hard, then, to establish the Glory of your Lord's Supreme Name.
Maulana Ali	So glorify the name of thy Lord, the Incomparably Great.
Free Minds	You shall glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
Qaribullah	Then, exalt the Name of your Lord, the Great.

George Sale	Wherefore praise the name of thy Lord, the great God.
JM Rodwell	Praise therefore the name of thy Lord, the Great.

Asad	Extol, then, the limitless glory of thy Sustainer's mighty name!

al-Waqi`ah 056:075

‏56:75 فلا اقسم بمواقع النجوم

Transliteration	Fala oqsimu bimawaqiAAi alnnujoomi
Literal	So I do not (many translations disagree on the use of the negative in this verse it could possibly mean emphasis) swear/make oath with the stars'/planets' positions .

Yusuf Ali	Furthermore I call to witness the setting of the Stars,-
Pickthal	Nay, I swear by the places of the stars -
Arberry	No! I swear by the fallings of the stars
Shakir	But nay! I swear by the falling of stars;
Sarwar	I do not need to swear by the setting of the stars
Khalifa	I swear by the positions of the stars.
Hilali/Khan	So I swear by Mawaqi (setting or the mansions, etc.) of the stars (they traverse).
H/K/Saheeh	Then I swear by the setting of the stars,
Malik	I swear by the setting of the stars,[75]
QXP	Nay, I present the stellar orbits as witness. ('Mawaqi' = Different locations in the orbits).
Maulana Ali	But nay, I swear by revelation of portions (of the Qur’an)! --
Free Minds	I do swear by the positions of the stars.
Qaribullah	I swear by the fallings of the stars

George Sale	Moreover I swear by the setting of the stars;
JM Rodwell	It needs not that I swear by the setting of the stars,

Asad	NAY, I call to witness the coming-down in parts [of this Quran] [Or: "the setting [or "orbiting"] of the stars". The term mawqi (of which mawaqie is the plural) denotes the "time [or "place" or "manner"] at which something comes down". Although many of the commentators think that the phrase mawaqi an-nujum relates to the break-up of the stars at the Last Hour, Ibn Abbas, lkrimah and As-Suddi were definitely of the opinion, strongly supported by the subsequent verses, that this phrase refers to the step-by-step revelation - or "coming-down in parts (nujum )" - of the Quran (cf. Tabari and lbn Kathir; see also note on 53:1). By "calling to witness" the gradual manner of its revelation, the Quran points implicitly to the astounding fact that it has remained free of all inconsistencies and inner contradictions (cf. 4:82 and the corresponding note) despite all the dramatic changes in the Prophet's life during the twenty-three years of the "unfolding" of the divine writ: and this explains, too, the subsequent parenthetic clause (verse 76).] -

al-Waqi`ah 056:076

‏56:76 وانه لقسم لو تعلمون عظيم

Transliteration	Wa-innahu laqasamun law taAAlamoona AAatheemun
Literal	And that it truly is an oath (E), if you know (it is) great.

Yusuf Ali	And that is indeed a mighty adjuration if ye but knew,-
Pickthal	And lo! that verily is a tremendous oath, if ye but knew -
Arberry	(and that is indeed a mighty oath, did you but know it)
Shakir	And most surely it is a very great oath if you only knew;
Sarwar	- which is indeed a great oath if only you knew it -
Khalifa	This is an oath, if you only knew, that is awesome.
Hilali/Khan	And verily, that is indeed a great oath, if you but know.
H/K/Saheeh	And indeed, it is an oath if you could know [most] great.
Malik	and it is indeed a mighty oath if you but knew it,[76]
QXP	And behold! This, indeed, is a great witness if your knowledge can encompass it.
Maulana Ali	And it is a great oath indeed, if you knew --
Free Minds	This is an oath, if you only knew, that is great.
Qaribullah	and that is a mighty oath, if you but knew

George Sale	-- and it is surely a great oath, if ye knew it; --
JM Rodwell	And it is a great oath, if ye knew it,

Asad	and, behold, this is indeed a most solemn affirmation, if you but knew it!

al-Waqi`ah 056:077

‏56:77 انه لقران كريم

Transliteration	Innahu laqur-anun kareemun
Literal	That it truly (is) a Koran (E) , honoured .

Yusuf Ali	That this is indeed a qur'an Most Honourable,
Pickthal	That (this) is indeed a noble Qur'an
Arberry	it is surely a noble Koran
Shakir	Most surely it is an honored Quran,
Sarwar	that this is an honorable Quran
Khalifa	This is an honorable Quran.
Hilali/Khan	That (this) is indeed an honourable recital (the Noble Quran).
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, it is a noble Qurâ an
Malik	that this is indeed a Glorious Qur’an,[77]
QXP	That this Qur'an is, indeed, a Noble Monograph.
Maulana Ali	Surely it is a bounteous Qur’an,
Free Minds	This is an honourable Quran.
Qaribullah	it is indeed a Glorious Koran,

George Sale	that this is the excellent Koran,
JM Rodwell	That this is the honourable Koran,

Asad	Behold, it is a truly noble discourse,

al-Waqi`ah 056:078

‏56:78 في كتاب مكنون

Transliteration	Fee kitabin maknoonin
Literal	In a Book , protected/covered.

Yusuf Ali	In Book well-guarded,
Pickthal	In a Book kept hidden
Arberry	in a hidden Book
Shakir	In a book that is protected
Sarwar	preserved in a hidden Book which
Khalifa	In a protected book.
Hilali/Khan	In a Book well-guarded (with Allah in the heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfooz).
H/K/Saheeh	In a Register well-protected;
Malik	inscribed in a well-guarded Book,[78]
QXP	In a well-guarded Book. (As conveyed to you).
Maulana Ali	In a book that is protected,
Free Minds	In a protected record.
Qaribullah	in a Book protected (from tampering)

George Sale	the original whereof is written in the preserved book: None shall touch the same,
JM Rodwell	Written in the preserved Book:

Asad	[conveyed unto man] in a well-guarded divine writ

al-Waqi`ah 056:079

‏56:79 لايمسه الا المطهرون

Transliteration	La yamassuhu illa almutahharoona
Literal	None touches it except the pure/clean .

Yusuf Ali	Which none shall touch but those who are clean:
Pickthal	Which none toucheth save the purified,
Arberry	none but the purified shall touch,
Shakir	None shall touch it save the purified ones.
Sarwar	no one can touch it except the purified ones.
Khalifa	None can grasp it except the sincere.
Hilali/Khan	Which (that Book with Allah) none can touch but the purified (i.e. the angels).
H/K/Saheeh	None touch it except the purified.
Malik	which none can touch except the purified (angels):[79]
QXP	The Book which none but the pure of mind can touch. (Those who approach the Qur'an with minds contaminated with preconceived notions and extrinsic material, will never understand it).
Maulana Ali	Which none touches save the purified ones.
Free Minds	None can grasp it except those pure.
Qaribullah	which none shall touch except the purified;

George Sale	except those who are clean.
JM Rodwell	Let none touch it but the purified,

Asad	which none but the pure [of heart] can touch: [I.e., which only the pure of heart can truly understand and derive benefit from. As for the preceding reference to "a well-guarded [i.e., incorruptible] divine writ" (kitab maknun), see 85:21-22 and the corresponding note.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:080

‏56:80 تنزيل من رب العالمين

Transliteration	Tanzeelun min rabbi alAAalameena
Literal	Descant from the creations all together's/(universes') Lord.

Yusuf Ali	A Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds.
Pickthal	A revelation from the Lord of the Worlds.
Arberry	a sending down from the Lord of all Being.
Shakir	A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.
Sarwar	(This Quran) is a revelation from the Lord of the Universe.
Khalifa	A revelation from the Lord of the universe.
Hilali/Khan	A Revelation (this Quran) from the Lord of the Alameen (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
H/K/Saheeh	[It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.
Malik	a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.[80]
QXP	A Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds.
Maulana Ali	A revelation from the Lord of the worlds.
Free Minds	A revelation from the Lord of the worlds.
Qaribullah	a sending down from the Lord of all the Worlds.

George Sale	It is a revelation from the Lord of all creatures.
JM Rodwell	It is a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.

Asad	a revelation from the Sustainer of all the worlds!

al-Waqi`ah 056:081

‏56:81 افبهذا الحديث انتم مدهنون

Transliteration	Afabihatha alhadeethi antum mudhinoona
Literal	So is it with this, the information/speech, you are greasing/cheating ?

Yusuf Ali	Is it such a Message that ye would hold in light esteem?
Pickthal	Is it this Statement that ye scorn,
Arberry	What, do you hold this discourse in disdain,
Shakir	Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?
Sarwar	Would you say that this statement is a lie?.
Khalifa	Are you disregarding this narration?
Hilali/Khan	Is it such a talk (this Quran) that you (disbelievers) deny?
H/K/Saheeh	Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent
Malik	Would you scorn a scripture such as this[81]
QXP	Now, is it this Hadith that you would hold in low esteem? (To uphold some other hadith).
Maulana Ali	Is it this announcement that you disdain?
Free Minds	Are you disregarding this narration?
Qaribullah	What, do you hold this discourse in disdain,

George Sale	Will ye, therefore, despise this new revelation?
JM Rodwell	Such tidings as these will ye disdain?

Asad	Would you, now, look down with disdain on a tiding like this, [I.e., the message of resurrection and judgment.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:082

‏56:82 وتجعلون رزقكم انكم تكذبون

Transliteration	WatajAAaloona rizqakum annakum tukaththiboona
Literal	And you make/put your provision that you are lying/denying .

Yusuf Ali	And have ye made it your livelihood that ye should declare it false?
Pickthal	And make denial thereof your livelihood?
Arberry	and do you make it your living to cry lies?
Shakir	And to give (it) the lie you make your means of subsistence.
Sarwar	Would you reject the sustenance that you receive rather than give thanks?.
Khalifa	Do you make it your business that you disbelieve?
Hilali/Khan	And instead (of thanking Allah) for the provision He gives you, on the contrary, you deny Him (by disbelief)!
H/K/Saheeh	And make [the thanks for] your provision that you deny [the Provider]?
Malik	and make it’s denying a means of your livelihood?[82]
QXP	And make its denial your daily bread? (Peddling conjecture as a means of minting money).
Maulana Ali	And make your denial your means of subsistence.
Free Minds	And you have your provisions, yet you are denying?
Qaribullah	do you make it your provision to belie it?

George Sale	And do ye make this return for your food which ye receive from God, that ye deny yourselves to be obliged to Him for the same?
JM Rodwell	Will ye make it your daily bread to gainsay them?

Asad	and make it your daily bread [as it were] to call the truth a lie?

al-Waqi`ah 056:083

‏56:83 فلولا اذا بلغت الحلقوم

Transliteration	Falawla itha balaghati alhulqooma
Literal	So if only that the throat/pharynx (the death) reached.

Yusuf Ali	Then why do ye not (intervene) when (the soul of the dying man) reaches the throat,-
Pickthal	Why, then, when (the soul) cometh up to the throat (of the dying)
Arberry	Why, but when the soul leaps to the throat of the dying
Shakir	Why is it not then that when it (soul) comes up to the throat,
Sarwar	Why can you not help a soul dying
Khalifa	When the time comes and it (your soul) reaches your throat -
Hilali/Khan	Then why do you not (intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) reaches the throat?
H/K/Saheeh	Then why, when the soul at death reaches the throat
Malik	Why is it not then that when you see a dying person’s soul come up to his throat[83]
QXP	Why, then, as the last breath comes up to the throat,
Maulana Ali	Why is it not then that when it comes up to the throat,
Free Minds	So when the time comes and it reaches your throat.
Qaribullah	Why, then, when the soul leaps up to the throat of the dying

George Sale	When the soul of a dying person cometh up to his throat,
JM Rodwell	Why, at the moment when the soul of a dying man shall come up into his throat,

Asad	Why, then, [The elliptic implication is: "If, then, as you claim, you are really independent of any Supreme Power, why do you not, etc., thus connecting with verses 57-74.] when [the last breath] comes up to the throat [of a dying man],

al-Waqi`ah 056:084

‏56:84 وانتم حينئذ تنظرون

Transliteration	Waantum heena-ithin tanthuroona
Literal	And you are at that time looking/watching .

Yusuf Ali	And ye the while (sit) looking on,-
Pickthal	And ye are at that moment looking
Arberry	and that hour you are watching
Shakir	And you at that time look on--
Sarwar	right before your very eyes?.
Khalifa	you will then look around.
Hilali/Khan	And you at the moment are looking on,
H/K/Saheeh	And you are at that time looking on
Malik	while you are helplessly watching[84]
QXP	And as you look on,
Maulana Ali	And you at that time look on --
Free Minds	And at that moment you look around.
Qaribullah	and you are watching at that time

George Sale	and ye at the same time are looking on;
JM Rodwell	And when ye are gazing at him,

Asad	the while you are [helplessly] looking on -

al-Waqi`ah 056:085

‏56:85 ونحن اقرب اليه منكم ولكن لاتبصرون

Transliteration	Wanahnu aqrabu ilayhi minkum walakin la tubsiroona
Literal	And We are nearer/closer to it than you, and but you do not see/understand .

Yusuf Ali	But We are nearer to him than ye, and yet see not,-
Pickthal	- And We are nearer unto him than ye are, but ye see not -
Arberry	(And We are nigher him than you, but you do not see Us)
Shakir	And We are nearer to it than you, but you do not see--
Sarwar	We are closer to him than you, but you cannot see.
Khalifa	We are closer to it than you are, but you do not see.
Hilali/Khan	But We (i.e. Our angels who take the soul) are nearer to him than you, but you see not, (Tafsir At-Tabaree, Vol.27, Page 209)
H/K/Saheeh	And Our angels are nearer to him than you, but you do not see
Malik	- and at that time We are nearer to him than you, although you cannot see Us.[85]
QXP	And We are closer unto him (the dying person) than you are, although you see not -
Maulana Ali	And We are nearer to it than you, but you see not --
Free Minds	We are closer to it than you are, but you do not see.
Qaribullah	We are nearer to him than you, but you do not see

George Sale	-- and We are nigher unto him than ye, but ye see not his true condition: --
JM Rodwell	Though we are nearer to him than ye, although ye see us not:-

Asad	and while We are closer to him than you, although you see [Us] not -:

al-Waqi`ah 056:086

‏56:86 فلولا ان كنتم غير مدينين

Transliteration	Falawla in kuntum ghayra madeeneena
Literal	So if only if you were not indebted.

Yusuf Ali	Then why do ye not,- If you are exempt from (future) account,-
Pickthal	Why then, if ye are not in bondage (unto Us),
Arberry	why, if you are not at Our disposal,
Shakir	Then why is it not-- if you are not held under authority--
Sarwar	If you are true to your claim that there is no Day of Judgment,
Khalifa	If it is true that you do not owe any accounting -
Hilali/Khan	Then why do you not, if you are exempt from the reckoning and recompense (punishment, etc.)
H/K/Saheeh	Then why do you not, if you are not to be recompensed,
Malik	Then why do you not - if you claim you are not subject to reckoning[86]
QXP	Why not, then, if you owe nothing to Us,
Maulana Ali	Why then, if you are not held under authority,
Free Minds	If it is true that you do not owe any account.
Qaribullah	why then, if you are not revived,

George Sale	would ye not, if ye are not to be rewarded for your actions hereafter,
JM Rodwell	Why do ye not, if ye are to escape the judgment,

Asad	why, then, if [you think that] you are not truly dependent [on Us],

al-Waqi`ah 056:087

‏56:87 ترجعونها ان كنتم صادقين

Transliteration	TarjiAAoonaha in kuntum sadiqeena
Literal	You return it (the life), if you were truthful.

Yusuf Ali	Call back the soul, if ye are true (in the claim of independence)?
Pickthal	Do ye not force it back, if ye are truthful?
Arberry	do you not bring back his soul, if you speak truly?
Shakir	That you send it (not) back-- if you are truthful?
Sarwar	why can you not bring it (the soul) back (to life)?.
Khalifa	why do you not restore (your soul), if you are truthful?
Hilali/Khan	Bring back the soul (to its body), if you are truthful?
H/K/Saheeh	Bring it back, if you should be truthful?
Malik	- restore to the dying person his soul? Answer this, if what you say be true![87]
QXP	Make the departing return, if you are men of truth? (Denying the Fact that Allah alone is the Giver of life and death, and man owes his abilities, limited or abundant, to Him).
Maulana Ali	Do you not send it back, if you are truthful?
Free Minds	Then return it, if you are truthful?
Qaribullah	do you not restore his soul, if you are truthful?

George Sale	cause the same to return into the body, if ye speak truth?
JM Rodwell	Cause that soul to return? Tell me, if ye speak the truth.

Asad	can you not cause that [ebbing life] to return - if what you claim is true?

al-Waqi`ah 056:088

‏56:88 فاما ان كان من المقربين

Transliteration	Faamma in kana mina almuqarrabeena
Literal	So but if he was from the neared/closer.

Yusuf Ali	Thus, then, if he be of those Nearest to Allah,
Pickthal	Thus if he is of those brought nigh,
Arberry	Then, if he be of those brought nigh the Throne,
Shakir	Then if he is one of those drawn nigh (to Allah),
Sarwar	(If a dying soul) is of those near to God,
Khalifa	If he is one of those close to Me -
Hilali/Khan	Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarraboon (those brought near to Allah),
H/K/Saheeh	And if the deceased was of those brought near to Allah,
Malik	Then if the dying person is one of those near to Us,[88]
QXP	Now, if he is of those drawn near (for having walked aright),
Maulana Ali	Then if he is one of those drawn nigh (to Allah),
Free Minds	So, if he is one of those who are made near.
Qaribullah	If he is among the near

George Sale	And whether he be of those who shall approach near unto God,
JM Rodwell	But as to him who shall enjoy near access to God,

Asad	[ALL OF YOU are destined to die.] Now if one happens to be of those who are drawn close unto God, [I.e., the "foremost" spoken of in verses 10-11 of this surah.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:089

‏56:89 فروح وريحان وجنة نعيم

Transliteration	Farawhun warayhanun wajannatu naAAeemin
Literal	So a happiness/rest/mercy, and basil/fragrant plants, and treed gardens/paradises, and comfort and ease (is for him).

Yusuf Ali	(There is for him) Rest and Satisfaction, and a Garden of Delights.
Pickthal	Then breath of life, and plenty, and a Garden of delight.
Arberry	there shall be repose and ease, and a Garden of Delight;
Shakir	Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.
Sarwar	it will have rest, happiness, and a beautiful Paradise.
Khalifa	then joy, flowers, and gardens of bliss.
Hilali/Khan	(There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of delights (Paradise).
H/K/Saheeh	Then [for him is] rest and bounty and a garden of pleasure.
Malik	for him there is comfort and bounty, and a garden of bliss.[89]
QXP	(For him) Jubilation, and inner fulfillment, and a Garden of Bliss!
Maulana Ali	Then happiness and bounty and a Garden of bliss.
Free Minds	Then joy, and rose buds, and paradises of bliss.
Qaribullah	there shall be calmness and ease, a Garden of Delight.

George Sale	his reward shall be rest, and mercy, and a garden of delights:
JM Rodwell	His shall be repose, and pleasure, and a garden of delights.

Asad	happiness [awaits him in the life to come], and inner fulfillment, and a garden of bliss.

al-Waqi`ah 056:090

‏56:90 واما ان كان من اصحاب اليمين

Transliteration	Waamma in kana min as-habi alyameeni
Literal	But/as for if (he) was from the right (hand's) owners/company/friends.

Yusuf Ali	And if he be of the Companions of the Right Hand,
Pickthal	And if he is of those on the right hand,
Arberry	and if he be a Companion of the Right:
Shakir	And if he is one of those on the right hand,
Sarwar	If it is of the people of the right hand,
Khalifa	And if he is one of the right -
Hilali/Khan	And if he (the dying person) be of those on the Right Hand,
H/K/Saheeh	And if he was of the companions of the right,
Malik	And if he be one of the right hand,[90]
QXP	And thus he is of the blessed ones,
Maulana Ali	And if he is one of those on the right hand,
Free Minds	And if he is one of the people of the right.
Qaribullah	If he is a Companion of the Right

George Sale	Or whether he be of the companions of the right hand,
JM Rodwell	Yea, for him who shall be of the people of the right hand,

Asad	And if one happens to be of those who have attained to righteousness, [See note on verse 27 above.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:091

‏56:91 فسلام لك من اصحاب اليمين

Transliteration	Fasalamun laka min as-habi alyameeni
Literal	So greeting/peace (is) for you from the right (hands') owners/company/friends.

Yusuf Ali	(For him is the salutation), "Peace be unto thee", from the Companions of the Right Hand.
Pickthal	Then (the greeting) "Peace be unto thee" from those on the right hand.
Arberry	'Peace be upon thee, Companion of the Right!'
Shakir	Then peace to you from those on the right hand.
Sarwar	it will be with the people of the right hand, living in peace and security.
Khalifa	peace is the lot of those on the right.
Hilali/Khan	Then there is safety and peace (from the Punishment of Allah) for (you as you are from) those on the Right Hand.
H/K/Saheeh	Then [the angels will say], "Peace for you; [you are] from the companions of the right."
Malik	he is greeted with salutation: "Peace be upon you," from those of the right hand.[91]
QXP	So, "Salutation of Peace be upon you!" - from the blessed ones. (56:38).
Maulana Ali	Then peace to thee from those on the right hand.
Free Minds	Then: "Peace" from the people of the right.
Qaribullah	(he will be greeted with): 'Peace be upon you, Companion of the Right! '

George Sale	he shall be saluted with the salutation, peace be unto thee! By the companions of the right hand his brethren:
JM Rodwell	Shall be the greeting from the people of the right hand-"Peace be to thee."

Asad	[he, too, will be welcomed into paradise with the words,] "Peace be unto thee [that art] of those who have attained to righteousness!"

al-Waqi`ah 056:092

‏56:92 واما ان كان من المكذبين الضالين

Transliteration	Waamma in kana mina almukaththibeena alddalleena
Literal	And but/as for if (he) was from the liars/deniers/falsifiers, the misguided.

Yusuf Ali	And if he be of those who treat (Truth) as Falsehood, who go wrong,
Pickthal	But if he is of the rejecters, the erring,
Arberry	But if he be of them that cried lies, and went astray,
Shakir	And if he is one of the rejecters, the erring ones,
Sarwar	If it is of those who have rejected the Truth and have gone astray,
Khalifa	But if he is one of the disbelievers, the strayers -
Hilali/Khan	But if he (the dying person) be of the denying (of the Resurrection), the erring (away from the Right Path of Islamic Monotheism),
H/K/Saheeh	But if he was of the deniers [who were] astray,
Malik	And if he is one of the mistaken rejecters,[92]
QXP	But if he is of the rejecters, the straying,
Maulana Ali	And if he is one of the rejectors, the erring ones,
Free Minds	But if he is one of the deniers, the strayers.
Qaribullah	But, if he is of those who belied, and went astray,

George Sale	Or whether he be of those who have rejected the true faith, and gone astray,
JM Rodwell	But for him who shall be of those who treat the prophets as deceivers, And of the erring,

Asad	But if one happens to be of those who are wont to call the truth a lie, and [thus] go astray,

al-Waqi`ah 056:093

‏56:93 فنزل من حميم

Transliteration	Fanuzulun min hameemin
Literal	So a place of descent from hot water/red hot coal .

Yusuf Ali	For him is Entertainment with Boiling Water.
Pickthal	Then the welcome will be boiling water
Arberry	there shall be a hospitality of boiling water
Shakir	He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,
Sarwar	its dwelling will be boiling water
Khalifa	then an abode of inferno -
Hilali/Khan	Then for him is entertainment with boiling water.
H/K/Saheeh	Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water
Malik	he is welcomed with scalding water,[93]
QXP	Then the welcome will be smoldering anguish.
Maulana Ali	He has an entertainment of boiling water,
Free Minds	Then an abode of boiling water.
Qaribullah	there shall be a hospitality of boiling water,

George Sale	his entertainment shall consist of boiling water,
JM Rodwell	His entertainment shall be of scalding water,

Asad	a welcome of burning despair [awaits him in the life to come,]

al-Waqi`ah 056:094

‏56:94 وتصلية جحيم

Transliteration	Watasliyatu jaheemin
Literal	And Hell's roasting/suffering .

Yusuf Ali	And burning in Hell-Fire.
Pickthal	And roasting at hell-fire.
Arberry	and the roasting in Hell.
Shakir	And burning in hell.
Sarwar	and the heat of hell fire.
Khalifa	and burning in Hell.
Hilali/Khan	And burning in Hell-fire.
H/K/Saheeh	And burning in Hellfire
Malik	and burning in hellfire.[94]
QXP	And scorching heat before the Insurmountable Barrier.
Maulana Ali	And burning in hell.
Free Minds	And a burning in Hell.
Qaribullah	and a roasting in Hell.

George Sale	and the burning of hell fire.
JM Rodwell	And the broiling of hell-fire.

Asad	and the heat of a blazing fire!

al-Waqi`ah 056:095

‏56:95 ان هذا لهو حق اليقين

Transliteration	Inna hatha lahuwa haqqu alyaqeeni
Literal	That truly that it is (E) true , the assurance/certainty.

Yusuf Ali	Verily, this is the Very Truth and Certainly.
Pickthal	Lo! this is certain truth.
Arberry	Surely this is the truth of certainty.
Shakir	Most surely this is a certain truth.
Sarwar	This is the absolute Truth and certainty.
Khalifa	This is the absolute truth.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, this! This is an absolute Truth with certainty.
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, this is the true certainty,
Malik	Surely this is an absolute truth.[95]
QXP	Verily, this is the most Certain Truth.
Maulana Ali	Surely this is a certain truth.
Free Minds	This is the absolute truth.
Qaribullah	Indeed, this is the certain truth.

George Sale	Verily this is a certain truth.
JM Rodwell	Verily this is a certain truth:

Asad	Verily, this is indeed the truth of truths! [Lit., "a truth of certainty", i.e., a truth most certain. The pronoun "this" in the above sentence relates not merely to the announcement of resurrection and life after death, but also - and primarily - to the stress on man's utter dependence on God.]

al-Waqi`ah 056:096

‏56:96 فسبح باسم ربك العظيم

Transliteration	Fasabbih biismi rabbika alAAatheemi
Literal	So praise/glorify with your Lord's name, the great.402

Yusuf Ali	So celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord, the Supreme.
Pickthal	Therefor (O Muhammad) praise the name of thy Lord, the Tremendous.
Arberry	Then magnify the Name of thy Lord, the All-mighty.
Shakir	Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
Sarwar	So glorify the name of your Lord, the Great One.
Khalifa	You shall glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
Hilali/Khan	So glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.
H/K/Saheeh	So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great. Bismillahir Raúmanir-Raúeem
Malik	Therefore, glorify the name of your Lord, Who is the Greatest.[96]
QXP	Work hard, then, to establish the Glory of your Lord's Supreme Name.
Maulana Ali	So glorify the name of thy Lord, the Incomparably Great.
Free Minds	You shall glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
Qaribullah	So exalt the Name of your Lord, the Great.

George Sale	Wherefore praise the name of thy Lord, the great God.
JM Rodwell	Praise therefore the name of thy Lord, the Great.

Asad	Extol, then, the limitless glory of thy Sustainer's mighty name!

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