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1.  *     When the great event comes to pass,
 
2.  *     There is no belying its coming to pass--
 
3.  *     Abasing (one party), exalting (the other),
 
4.  *     When the earth shall be shaken with a (severe) shaking,
 
5.  *     And the mountains shall be made to crumble with (an awful) crumbling,
 
6.  *     So that they shall be as scattered dust.
 
7.  *     And you shall be three sorts.
 
8.  *     Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!
 
9.  *     And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand!
 
10.  *     And the foremost are the foremost,
 
11.  *     These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah),
 
12.  *     In the gardens of bliss.
 
13.  *     A numerous company from among the first,
 
14.  *     And a few from among the latter.
 
15.  *     On thrones decorated,
 
16.  *     Reclining on them, facing one another.
 
17.  *     Round about them shall go youths never altering in age,
 
18.  *     With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink;
 
19.  *     They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted,
 
20.  *     And fruits such as they choose,
 
21.  *     And the flesh of fowl such as they desire.
 
22.  *     And pure, beautiful ones,
 
23.  *     The like of the hidden pearls:
 
24.  *     A reward for what they used to do.
 
25.  *     They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse,
 
26.  *     Except the word peace, peace.
 
27.  *     And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand!
 
28.  *     Amid thornless lote-trees,
 
29.  *     And banana-trees (with fruits), one above another.
 
30.  *     And extended shade,
 
31.  *     And water flowing constantly,
 
32.  *     And abundant fruit,
 
33.  *     Neither intercepted nor forbidden,
 
34.  *     And exalted thrones.
 
35.  *     Surely We have made them to grow into a (new) growth,
 
36.  *     Then We have made them virgins,
 
37.  *     Loving, equals in age,
 
38.  *     For the sake of the companions of the right hand.
 
39.  *     A numerous company from among the first,
 
40.  *     And a numerous company from among the last.
 
41.  *     And those of the left hand, how wretched are those of the left hand!
 
42.  *     In hot wind and boiling water,
 
43.  *     And the shade of black smoke,
 
44.  *     Neither cool nor honorable.
 
45.  *     Surely they were before that made to live in ease and plenty.
 
46.  *     And they persisted in the great violation.
 
47.  *     And they used to say: What! when we die and have become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised?
 
48.  *     Or our fathers of yore?
 
49.  *     Say: The first and the last,
 
50.  *     Shall most surely be gathered together for the appointed hour of a known day.
 
51.  *     Then shall you, O you who err and call it a lie!
 
52.  *     Most surely eat of a tree of Zaqqoom,
 
53.  *     And fill (your) bellies with it;
 
54.  *     Then drink over it of boiling water;
 
55.  *     And drink as drinks the thirsty camel.
 
56.  *     This is their entertainment on the day of requital.
 
57.  *     We have created you, why do you not then assent?
 
58.  *     Have you considered the seed?
 
59.  *     Is it you that create it or are We the creators?
 
60.  *     We have ordained death among you and We are not to be overcome,
 
61.  *     In order that We may bring in your place the likes of you and make you grow into what you know not.
 
62.  *     And certainly you know the first growth, why do you not then mind?
 
63.  *     Have you considered what you sow?
 
64.  *     Is it you that cause it to grow, or are We the causers of growth?
 
65.  *     If We pleased, We should have certainly made it broken down into pieces, then would you begin tb lament:
 
66.  *     Surely we are burdened with debt:
 
67.  *     Nay! we are deprived.
 
68.  *     Have you considered the water which you drink?
 
69.  *     Is it you that send it down from the clouds, or are We the senders?
 
70.  *     If We pleased, We would have made it salty; why do you not then give thanks?
 
71.  *     Have you considered the fire which you strike?
 
72.  *     Is it you that produce the trees for it, or are We the producers?
 
73.  *     We have made it a reminder and an advantage for the wayfarers of the desert.
 
74.  *     Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.
 
75.  *     But nay! I swear by the falling of stars;
 
76.  *     And most surely it is a very great oath if you only knew;
 
77.  *     Most surely it is an honored Quran,
 
78.  *     In a book that is protected
 
79.  *     None shall touch it save the purified ones.
 
80.  *     A revelation by the Lord of the worlds.
 
81.  *     Do you then hold this announcement in contempt?
 
82.  *     And to give (it) the lie you make your means of subsistence.
 
83.  *     Why is it not then that when it (soul) comes up to the throat,
 
84.  *     And you at that time look on--
 
85.  *     And We are nearer to it than you, but you do not see--
 
86.  *     Then why is it not-- if you are not held under authority--
 
87.  *     That you send it (not) back-- if you are truthful?
 
88.  *     Then if he is one of those drawn nigh (to Allah),
 
89.  *     Then happiness and bounty and a garden of bliss.
 
90.  *     And if he is one of those on the right hand,
 
91.  *     Then peace to you from those on the right hand.
 
92.  *     And if he is one of the rejecters, the erring ones,
 
93.  *     He shall have an entertainment of boiling water,
 
94.  *     And burning in hell.
 
95.  *     Most surely this is a certain truth.
 
96.  *     Therefore glorify the name of your Lord, the Great.