56 Al-Waqi'ah | The Inevitable

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    When the inevitable comes to pass.

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    Nothing can stop it from happening.

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    Abasing, exalting.

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    When the earth will be shaken a terrible shake.

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    The mountains will be wiped out.

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    So that they become only scattered dust.

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    You will be in three groupings.

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    So those on the right; who will be from those on the right?

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    Those on the left; who will be from those on the left?

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    Those foremost; who will be from those foremost?

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    They will be the ones who are brought near.

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    In the paradises of bliss.

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    Many from the first generations.

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    A few from the later generations.

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    Upon luxurious furnishings.

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    Residing in them, neighboring each other.

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    Moving amongst them will be immortal children.

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    With cups and pitchers, drinks which are pure.

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    They do not run out, nor do they get bored.

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    Fruits of their choice.

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    Meat of birds that they desire.

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    Wonderful companions,

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    Like pearls which are sheltered.

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    A reward for their works.

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    They never hear any nonsense therein, nor sinful utterances.

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    Only the utterances of: "Peace. Peace."

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    Those on the right; who will be with those on the right?

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    In lush orchards.

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    Fruit-trees which are ripe.

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    Extended shade.

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    Flowing water.

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    Many fruits.

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    Neither ending; nor forbidden.

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    Raised furnishings.

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    We have produced them in a special way.

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    Made them young.

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    A perfect match.

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    For those on the right side.

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    Many from the early generations.

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    Many from the later generations.

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    Those on the left, who will be from those on the left?

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    In fierce hot winds and boiling water.

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    A shade that is unpleasant.

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    Neither cool, nor helpful.

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    They used to be indulged in luxury before this.

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    They persisted in the great blasphemy.

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    They used to say, "After we die and turn to dust and bones, shall we then get resurrected?"

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    "As well as our forefathers?"

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    Say, "The people of old and the later generations,"

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    "Will be summoned to a meeting on a predetermined day."

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    "Then you, O rejecting strayers,"

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    "Will eat from the tree of Bitterness,"

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    "Filling your bellies therewith,"

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    "Then drinking on top of it boiling water,"

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    "So you will drink like thirsty camels!"

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    Such is their share on the day of Judgment.

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    We have created you, if you could only acknowledge!

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    Have you noted the semen that you produce?

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    Did you create it, or were We the Ones who created it?

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    We have predetermined death for you. Nothing can stop Us,

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    From transforming your forms, and establishing you in what you do not know.

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    You have come to know about the first creation. If only you would remember.

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    ÿþHave you noted the crops you reap?

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    Did you grow them, or were We the Ones who grew them?

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    If We wished, We could turn them into hay. Then you would be left in wonderment:

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    "We are lost."

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    "No, we are deprived!"

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    Have you noted the water you drink?

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    Did you send it down from the clouds, or was it We who sent it down?

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    If We wished, We could make it salty. If only you would give thanks.

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    Have you noted the fire you kindle?

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    Did you initiate its tree, or was it We who initiated it?

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    We rendered it a reminder, and a useful tool for the users.

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    You shall glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.

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    I do swear by the positions of the stars.

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    This is an oath, if you only knew, that is great.

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    It is an honorable Quran.

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    In a protected record.

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    None can grasp it except those pure.

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    A revelation from the Lord of the universes.

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    Are you disregarding this hadith?

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    You made your denial your livelihood?

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    So when the time comes and it reaches your throat.

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    At that moment you look around.

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    We are closer to it than you are, but you do not see.

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    If it is true that you do not owe any account.

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    Then return it, if you are truthful?

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    So, if he is one of those who are made near.

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    Then joy, and rose buds, and paradises of bliss.

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    If he is one of the people of the right.

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    Then: "Peace" from the people of the right.

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    But if he is one of the deniers, the strayers.

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    Then an abode of boiling water.

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    A burning in hell.

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    This is the absolute truth.

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    You shall glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.

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