1When the Occurrence occurs,

2There is, at its occurrence, no denial.

3It will bring down [some] and raise up [others].¹⁴⁹⁹

4When the earth is shaken with convulsion

5And the mountains are broken down, crumbling

6And become dust dispersing,

7And you become [of] three kinds:

8Then the companions of the right – what are the companions of the right?¹⁵⁰⁰

9And the companions of the left – what are companions of the left?¹⁵⁰¹

10And the forerunners, the forerunners¹⁵⁰² –

11Those are the ones brought near [to Allāh]

12In the Gardens of Pleasure,

13A [large] company of the former peoples

14And a few of the later peoples,

15On thrones woven [with ornament],

16Reclining on them, facing each other.

17There will circulate among them young boys made eternal

18With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring –

19No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated –

20And fruit of what they select

21And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire.

22And [for them are] fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes,

23The likenesses of pearls well-protected,

24As reward for what they used to do.

25They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin –

26Only a saying [of] peace, peace.

27The companions of the right – what are the companions of the right?

28[They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed

29And [banana] trees layered [with fruit]

30And shade extended

31And water poured out

32And fruit, abundant [and varied],

33Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,

34And [upon] beds raised high.

35Indeed, We have produced them [i.e., the women of Paradise] in a [new] creation

36And made them virgins,

37Devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age,

38For the companions of the right [who are]

39A company of the former peoples

40And a company of the later peoples.

41And the companions of the left – what are the companions of the left?

42[They will be] in scorching fire and scalding water

43And a shade of black smoke,

44Neither cool nor beneficial.

45Indeed they were, before that, indulging in affluence,

46And they used to persist in the great violation,¹⁵⁰³

47And they used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?

48And our forefathers [as well]?"

49Say, [O Muḥammad], "Indeed, the former and later peoples

50Are to be gathered together for the appointment of a known Day."

51Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers,

52Will be eating from trees of zaqqūm

53And filling with it your bellies

54And drinking on top of it from scalding water

55And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

56That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.

57We have created you, so why do you not believe?

58Have you seen that which you emit?¹⁵⁰⁴

59Is it you who creates it, or are We the Creator?

60We have decreed death among you, and We are not to be outdone

61In that We will change your likenesses and produce you in that [form] which you do not know.¹⁵⁰⁵

62And you have already known the first creation, so will you not remember?

63And have you seen that [seed] which you sow?

64Is it you who makes it grow, or are We the grower?

65If We willed, We could make it [dry] debris, and you would remain in wonder,¹⁵⁰⁶

66[Saying], "Indeed, we are [now] in debt;

67Rather, we have been deprived."

68And have you seen the water that you drink?

69Is it you who brought it down from the clouds, or is it We who bring it down?

70If We willed, We could make it bitter, so why are you not grateful?

71And have you seen the fire that you ignite?

72Is it you who produced its tree, or are We the producer?

73We have made it a reminder¹⁵⁰⁷ and provision for the travelers,¹⁵⁰⁸

74So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.

75Then I swear by the setting of the stars,¹⁵⁰⁹

76And indeed, it is an oath – if you could know – [most] great.

77Indeed, it is a noble Qur'ān

78In a Register well-protected;¹⁵¹⁰

79None touch it except the purified [i.e., the angels].

80[It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.

81Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent

82And make [the thanks for] your provision that you deny [the Provider]?

83Then why, when it [i.e., the soul at death] reaches the throat

84And you are at that time looking on –

85And We [i.e., Our angels] are nearer to him than you, but you do not see –

86Then why do you not, if you are not to be recompensed,

87Bring it back,¹⁵¹¹ if you should be truthful?

88And if he [i.e., the deceased] was of those brought near [to Allāh],

89Then [for him is] rest and bounty and a garden of pleasure.

90And if he was of the companions of the right,

91Then [the angels will say], "Peace for you; [you are] from the companions of the right."

92But if he was of the deniers [who were] astray,

93Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water

94And burning in Hellfire.

95Indeed, this is the true certainty,

96So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.