Surah 56 · 96 verses
Al-Waqi'ah
الواقعة
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
إِذَا وَقَعَتِ ٱلْوَاقِعَةُ
When the Occurrence occurs,
Izaa waqa'atil waaqi'ah
Word by word
Interpretation
When the inevitable rising will occur.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَيْسَ لِوَقْعَتِهَا كَاذِبَةٌ
There is, at its occurrence, no denial.
Laisa liwaq'atihaa kaazibah
Word by word
Interpretation
There will be no soul that denies it like how it used to deny in the world.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
خَافِضَةٌ رَّافِعَةٌ
It will bring down [some] and raise up [others].
Khafidatur raafi'ah
Word by word
Interpretation
It will bring the sinful disbelievers low by entering them into the Fire, and it will raise the mindful believers high by entering them into Paradise.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِذَا رُجَّتِ ٱلْأَرْضُ رَجًّا
When the earth is shaken with convulsion
Izaa rujjatil ardu rajjaa
Word by word
Interpretation
When the earth is shaken violently.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَبُسَّتِ ٱلْجِبَالُ بَسًّا
And the mountains are broken down, crumbling
Wa bussatil jibaalu bassaa
Word by word
Interpretation
And the mountains are completely crushed.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَكَانَتْ هَبَآءً مُّنۢبَثًّا
And become dust dispersing,
Fakaanat habaaa'am mumbassaa
Word by word
Interpretation
Due to this crushing they will become scattered dust.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَكُنتُمْ أَزْوَٰجًا ثَلَـٰثَةً
And you become [of] three kinds:
Wa kuntum azwaajan salaasah
Word by word
Interpretation
You will be in three categories on that day.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْمَيْمَنَةِ مَآ أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْمَيْمَنَةِ
Then the companions of the right - what are the companions of the right?
Fa as haabul maimanati maaa as haabul maimanah
Word by word
Interpretation
The people of the right hand, who will receive their books in their right hands. How high and great will be their rank!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْمَشْـَٔمَةِ مَآ أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْمَشْـَٔمَةِ
And the companions of the left - what are companions of the left?
Wa as haabul mash'amati maaa as haabul mash'amah
Word by word
Interpretation
The people of the left hand, who will receive their books in their left hands. How despicable and wretched will be their ranks.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱلسَّـٰبِقُونَ ٱلسَّـٰبِقُونَ
And the forerunners, the forerunners -
Wassaabiqoonas saabiqoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Those who were foremost in doing good deeds in the world they will be foremost in the afterlife to enter Paradise.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ ٱلْمُقَرَّبُونَ
Those are the ones brought near [to Allāh]
Ulaaa'ikal muqarraboon
Word by word
Interpretation
They are the ones who will be brought close to Allah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فِى جَنَّـٰتِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ
In the Gardens of Pleasure,
Fee Jannaatin Na'eem
Word by word
Interpretation
In gardens of delight, they will enjoy different types of delight.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُلَّةٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
A [large] company of the former peoples
Sullatum minal awwaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
A group from this nation and from previous nation.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَقَلِيلٌ مِّنَ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِينَ
And a few of the later peoples,
Wa qaleelum minal aa khireen
Word by word
Interpretation
A few people at the end of time will be the foremost ones that are brought close.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
عَلَىٰ سُرُرٍ مَّوْضُونَةٍ
On thrones woven [with ornament],
'Alaa sururim mawdoonah
Word by word
Interpretation
On couches woven with gold.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مُّتَّكِـِٔينَ عَلَيْهَا مُتَقَـٰبِلِينَ
Reclining on them, facing each other.
Muttaki'eena 'alaihaa mutaqabileen
Word by word
Interpretation
Reclining on these couches facing one another and no one will look at the back of another.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَطُوفُ عَلَيْهِمْ وِلْدَٰنٌ مُّخَلَّدُونَ
There will circulate among them young boys made eternal.
Yatoofu 'alaihim wildaa num mukkhalladoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Children who will never face old age or extinction will roam around them, to serve them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
بِأَكْوَابٍ وَأَبَارِيقَ وَكَأْسٍ مِّن مَّعِينٍ
With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring -
Bi akwaabinw wa abaareeq, wa kaasim mim ma'een
Word by word
Interpretation
They will roam around them holding handle-less jugs, jugs with handles, and glasses of unlimited wine that flows in Paradise.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَّا يُصَدَّعُونَ عَنْهَا وَلَا يُنزِفُونَ
No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated -
Laa yusadda'oona 'anhaa wa laa yunzifoon
Word by word
Interpretation
It is not like the wine of the world; it’s drinkers will not get headaches nor suffer intoxication.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَفَـٰكِهَةٍ مِّمَّا يَتَخَيَّرُونَ
And fruit of what they select
Wa faakihatim mimmaa yatakhaiyaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
These children will also roam around them with fruits, from which they may choose.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَحْمِ طَيْرٍ مِّمَّا يَشْتَهُونَ
And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire.
Wa lahmi tairim mimmaa yashtahoon
Word by word
Interpretation
They will also roam around with the meat of birds their hearts desire.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَحُورٌ عِينٌ
And [for them are] fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes,
Wa hoorun'een
Word by word
Interpretation
They will also have beautiful, wide-eyed women in Paradise.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كَأَمْثَـٰلِ ٱللُّؤْلُؤِ ٱلْمَكْنُونِ
The likenesses of pearls well-protected,
Ka amsaalil lu'lu'il maknoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Like pearls protected within their shells.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
جَزَآءًۢ بِمَا كَانُوا۟ يَعْمَلُونَ
As reward for what they used to do.
Jazaaa'am bimaa kaanoo ya'maloon
Word by word
Interpretation
As a reward for the good actions they used to do in the world.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَا يَسْمَعُونَ فِيهَا لَغْوًا وَلَا تَأْثِيمًا
They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin -
Laa yasma'oona feehaa laghwanw wa laa taaseemaa
Word by word
Interpretation
They will not hear any foul language in Paradise, nor any language that incurs sin.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَّا قِيلًا سَلَـٰمًا سَلَـٰمًا
Only a saying [of] peace, peace.
Illaa qeelan salaaman salaamaa
Word by word
Interpretation
They will only hear the angels greeting them, and the greetings of one another.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْيَمِينِ مَآ أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْيَمِينِ
The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right?
Wa as haabul yameeni maaa as haabul Yameen
Word by word
Interpretation
And the People of the Right: who are the People of the Right? Their rank and status with Allah is indeed, great!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فِى سِدْرٍ مَّخْضُودٍ
[They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed.
Fee sidrim makhdood
Word by word
Interpretation
They will be among harmless, thornless lote trees.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَطَلْحٍ مَّنضُودٍ
And [banana] trees layered [with fruit].
Wa talhim mandood
Word by word
Interpretation
And bananas, neatly arranged in rows with one another.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَظِلٍّ مَّمْدُودٍ
And shade extended.
Wa zillim mamdood
Word by word
Interpretation
And lengthened, continuous, unmoving shadows.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَمَآءٍ مَّسْكُوبٍ
And water poured out
Wa maaa'im maskoob
Word by word
Interpretation
And flowing water which never stops.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَفَـٰكِهَةٍ كَثِيرَةٍ
And fruit, abundant [and varied],
Wa faakihatin kaseerah
Word by word
Interpretation
And many fruits that cannot be counted.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَّا مَقْطُوعَةٍ وَلَا مَمْنُوعَةٍ
Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden,
Laa maqtoo'atinw wa laa mamnoo'ah
Word by word
Interpretation
They will never finish, because they are not seasonal, nor will there be anything that comes in between their desire for them at any time.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَفُرُشٍ مَّرْفُوعَةٍ
And [upon] beds raised high.
Wa furushim marfoo'ah
Word by word
Interpretation
And raised spreads, spread on the couches.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّآ أَنشَأْنَـٰهُنَّ إِنشَآءً
Indeed, We have produced them [i.e., the women of Paradise] in a [new] creation
Innaaa anshaanaahunna inshaaa'aa
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, I created the aforementioned wide-eyed women in an extraordinary way.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَجَعَلْنَـٰهُنَّ أَبْكَارًا
And made them virgins,
Faja'alnaahunna abkaaraa
Word by word
Interpretation
I made them virgins, previously untouched.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
عُرُبًا أَتْرَابًا
Devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age,
'Uruban atraabaa
Word by word
Interpretation
They are very loving to their husbands, and equal to them in age.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لِّأَصْحَـٰبِ ٱلْيَمِينِ
For the companions of the right [who are]
Li as haabil yameen
Word by word
Interpretation
I created them for the People of the Right: those who will be taken towards the right as a sign of their excellence.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُلَّةٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
A company of the former peoples
Sullatum minal awwa leen
Word by word
Interpretation
They are a group from the nations of the previous Prophets.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَثُلَّةٌ مِّنَ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِينَ
And a company of the later peoples.
Wa sullatum minal aakhireen
Word by word
Interpretation
And a group from the nation of Muhammad (peace be upon him), which is the last of all nations.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلشِّمَالِ مَآ أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلشِّمَالِ
And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left?
Wa as haabush shimaali maaa as haabush shimaal
Word by word
Interpretation
As for the People of the Left: who are the People of the Left? Their state and outcome is indeed, very bad.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فِى سَمُومٍ وَحَمِيمٍ
[They will be] in scorching fire and scalding water
Fee samoominw wa hameem
Word by word
Interpretation
They will be among severely hot winds and extremely hot water.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَظِلٍّ مِّن يَحْمُومٍ
And a shade of black smoke,
Wa zillim miny yahmoom
Word by word
Interpretation
And in the shadow of black smoke.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَّا بَارِدٍ وَلَا كَرِيمٍ
Neither cool nor beneficial.
Laa baaridinw wa laa kareem
Word by word
Interpretation
Neither will it be pleasant, nor will it be a good sight.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا۟ قَبْلَ ذَٰلِكَ مُتْرَفِينَ
Indeed they were, before that, indulging in affluence,
Innaahum kaanoo qabla zaalika mutrafeen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, before they came to the punishment, they were enjoying the luxuries in the world, caring only for their desires.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَكَانُوا۟ يُصِرُّونَ عَلَى ٱلْحِنثِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
And they used to persist in the great violation,
Wa kaanoo yusirroona 'alal hinsil 'azeem
Word by word
Interpretation
They used to persist on disbelief in Allah and the worship of idols instead of Him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَكَانُوا۟ يَقُولُونَ أَئِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ
And they used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
Wa kaanoo yaqooloona a'izaa mitnaa wa kunnaa turaabanw wa izaaman'ainnaa lamab'oosoon
Word by word
Interpretation
They also used to reject the resurrection, and they would say regarding it, mocking it and thinking it to be far-fetched: “What, when we die and become dust and decayed and decomposed bones, shall we be resurrected after that?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَوَءَابَآؤُنَا ٱلْأَوَّلُونَ
And our forefathers [as well]?"
Awa aabaaa'unal awwaloon
Word by word
Interpretation
“Will our ancient forefathers who died before us also be resurrected?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قُلْ إِنَّ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ وَٱلْـَٔاخِرِينَ
Say, [O Muḥammad], "Indeed, the former and later peoples
Qul innal awwaleena wal aakhireen
Word by word
Interpretation
O Messenger! Say to these deniers of the resurrection: “Indeed, the earlier generations of people and the later ones from them...
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَمَجْمُوعُونَ إِلَىٰ مِيقَـٰتِ يَوْمٍ مَّعْلُومٍ
Are to be gathered together for the appointment of a known Day."
Lamajmoo'oona ilaa meeqaati yawmim ma'loon
Word by word
Interpretation
“...will soon be inevitably gathered on the Day of Judgement to be taken to account and requited.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمْ أَيُّهَا ٱلضَّآلُّونَ ٱلْمُكَذِّبُونَ
Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers,
summa innakum ayyuhad daaalloonal mukazziboon
Word by word
Interpretation
Then, O you rejectors of the resurrection and deviants from the straight path!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَـَٔاكِلُونَ مِن شَجَرٍ مِّن زَقُّومٍ
Will be eating from trees of zaqqūm
La aakiloona min shaja rim min zaqqoom
Word by word
Interpretation
You shall, on the Day of Judgement, eat from the fruits of the tree of Al-Zaqqūm, which are the worst and most disgusting of fruits.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَمَالِـُٔونَ مِنْهَا ٱلْبُطُونَ
And filling with it your bellies
Famaali'oona minhal butoon
Word by word
Interpretation
You will fill your hungry bellied with the fruits of that bitter tree.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَشَـٰرِبُونَ عَلَيْهِ مِنَ ٱلْحَمِيمِ
And drinking on top of it from scalding water.
Fashaariboona 'alaihi minal hameem
Word by word
Interpretation
Then you will drink extremely hot water on top of that.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَشَـٰرِبُونَ شُرْبَ ٱلْهِيمِ
And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.
Fashaariboona shurbal heem
Word by word
Interpretation
You will drink so much of it, just like a camel suffering from a burning thirst drinks.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
هَـٰذَا نُزُلُهُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلدِّينِ
That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.
Haazaa nuzuluhum yawmad deen
Word by word
Interpretation
The aforementioned bitter fruit and extremely hot water is your hospitality you will be received with on the Day of Requital.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
نَحْنُ خَلَقْنَـٰكُمْ فَلَوْلَا تُصَدِّقُونَ
We have created you, so why do you not believe?
Nahnu khalaqnaakum falaw laa tusaddiqoon
Word by word
Interpretation
O rejectors! I created you from non-existence, so why do you not believe I will resurrect you after you have died?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَفَرَءَيْتُم مَّا تُمْنُونَ
Have you seen that which you emit?
Afara'aytum maa tumnoon
Word by word
Interpretation
O people! Do you not see the semen you ejaculate into the wombs of your wives?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ءَأَنتُمْ تَخْلُقُونَهُۥٓ أَمْ نَحْنُ ٱلْخَـٰلِقُونَ
Is it you who creates it, or are We the Creator?
'A-antum takhluqoo nahooo am nahnul khaaliqoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Is it you that creates that semen, or am I the one who creates it?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
نَحْنُ قَدَّرْنَا بَيْنَكُمُ ٱلْمَوْتَ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَسْبُوقِينَ
We have decreed death among you, and We are not to be outdone
Nahnu qaddarnaa baina kumul mawta wa maa nahnu bimasbooqeen
Word by word
Interpretation
I determine death between you; each one of you has a fixed amount of time which he neither goes beyond nor falls short of. I am not incapable...
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
عَلَىٰٓ أَن نُّبَدِّلَ أَمْثَـٰلَكُمْ وَنُنشِئَكُمْ فِى مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ
In that We will change your likenesses and produce you in that [form] which you do not know.
'Alaaa an nubaddila amsaalakum wa nunshi'akum fee maa laa ta'lamoon
Word by word
Interpretation
of changing the form and appearance that you currently hold, and recreating you into a form and appearance that you do not know of.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَقَدْ عَلِمْتُمُ ٱلنَّشْأَةَ ٱلْأُولَىٰ فَلَوْلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ
And you have already known the first creation, so will you not remember?
Wa laqad 'alimtumun nash atal oolaa falaw laa tazakkaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
Verily, you know how I created you initially, so do you not take heed and realise that the being who created you in the first place, is capable of resurrecting you after you die?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَفَرَءَيْتُم مَّا تَحْرُثُونَ
And have you seen that [seed] which you sow?
Afara'aytum maa tahrusoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Do you see the seeds you plant in the earth?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ءَأَنتُمْ تَزْرَعُونَهُۥٓ أَمْ نَحْنُ ٱلزَّٰرِعُونَ
Is it you who makes it grow, or are We the grower?
'A-antum tazra'oonahooo am nahnuz zaari'ooon
Word by word
Interpretation
Are you the ones who make that seed grow, or am I the one that makes it grow?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَوْ نَشَآءُ لَجَعَلْنَـٰهُ حُطَـٰمًا فَظَلْتُمْ تَفَكَّهُونَ
If We willed, We could make it [dry] debris, and you would remain in wonder,
Law nashaaa'u laja'al naahu hutaaman fazaltum tafakkahoon
Word by word
Interpretation
If I wish to ruin that crop, I can do so after bringing it close to ripening and harvest. You would then be left shocked at what affected it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّا لَمُغْرَمُونَ
[Saying], "Indeed, we are [now] in debt;
Innaa lamughramoon
Word by word
Interpretation
You would say, “Indeed, we lost everything we spent, and we have been punished.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
بَلْ نَحْنُ مَحْرُومُونَ
Rather, we have been deprived."
Bal nahnu mahroomoon
Word by word
Interpretation
“Rather, we have been deprived of sustenance.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَفَرَءَيْتُمُ ٱلْمَآءَ ٱلَّذِى تَشْرَبُونَ
And have you seen the water that you drink?
Afara'aytumul maaa'allazee tashraboon
Word by word
Interpretation
Do you see the water you drink when you are thirsty?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ءَأَنتُمْ أَنزَلْتُمُوهُ مِنَ ٱلْمُزْنِ أَمْ نَحْنُ ٱلْمُنزِلُونَ
Is it you who brought it down from the clouds, or is it We who bring it down?
'A-antum anzaltumoohu minal muzni am nahnul munziloon
Word by word
Interpretation
Are you the ones who cause it to fall from the clouds in the sky, or am I the one who sends it down?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَوْ نَشَآءُ جَعَلْنَـٰهُ أُجَاجًا فَلَوْلَا تَشْكُرُونَ
If We willed, We could make it bitter, so why are you not grateful?
Law nashaaa'u ja'alnaahu ujaajan falaw laa tashkuroon
Word by word
Interpretation
If I wanted to make that water extremely bitter, such that it would be of no use for drinking nor for irrigation, I would have done so. Will you then not be grateful to Me for sending it down as palatable and a mercy for you?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَفَرَءَيْتُمُ ٱلنَّارَ ٱلَّتِى تُورُونَ
And have you seen the fire that you ignite?
Afara'aytumun naaral latee tooroon
Word by word
Interpretation
Do you see the fire that you ignite for your interests?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ءَأَنتُمْ أَنشَأْتُمْ شَجَرَتَهَآ أَمْ نَحْنُ ٱلْمُنشِـُٔونَ
Is it you who produced its tree, or are We the producer?
'A-antum anshaatum shajaratahaaa am nahnul munshi'oon
Word by word
Interpretation
Are you the ones who make the trees you ignite it with, grow, or am I the one who causes it to grow, being kind to you?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
نَحْنُ جَعَلْنَـٰهَا تَذْكِرَةً وَمَتَـٰعًا لِّلْمُقْوِينَ
We have made it a reminder and provision for the travelers,
Nahnu ja'alnaahaa tazkira tanw wa mataa'al lilmuqween
Word by word
Interpretation
I am the one who made this fire for you as a reminder to you of the fire of the Afterlife, and I made it a means of benefit for the travellers among you.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَسَبِّحْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.
Fasabbih bismi Rabbikal 'azeem
Word by word
Interpretation
O Messenger! So glorify your great Lord, of everything that in unbefitting of Him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
۞ فَلَآ أُقْسِمُ بِمَوَٰقِعِ ٱلنُّجُومِ
Then I swear by the setting of the stars,
Falaa uqsimu bimaawaa qi'innujoom
Word by word
Interpretation
Allah takes an oath on the positions of the stars and their orbits.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّهُۥ لَقَسَمٌ لَّوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عَظِيمٌ
And indeed, it is an oath - if you could know - [most] great.
Wa innahoo laqasamul lawta'lamoona'azeem
Word by word
Interpretation
And indeed, taking an oath of these orbits is a great thing - if only you were to understand its greatness-, because there are uncountable signs and lessons in it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُۥ لَقُرْءَانٌ كَرِيمٌ
Indeed, it is a noble Qur’ān.
Innahoo la quraanun kareem
Word by word
Interpretation
O people! Indeed, the Qur’ān that is recited to you is a noble Qur’ān, because of the great benefits that it contains.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فِى كِتَـٰبٍ مَّكْنُونٍ
In a Register well-protected;.
Fee kitaabim maknoon
Word by word
Interpretation
It is in a record preserved from the eyes of people, i.e. the Preserved Tablet.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَّا يَمَسُّهُۥٓ إِلَّا ٱلْمُطَهَّرُونَ
None touch it except the purified [i.e., the angels].
Laa yamassuhooo illal mutahharoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Only the angels, pure of sin and defects can touch it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
تَنزِيلٌ مِّن رَّبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
[It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.
Tanzeelum mir Rabbil'aalameen
Word by word
Interpretation
It is a revelation from the Lord of the creations, on His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَفَبِهَـٰذَا ٱلْحَدِيثِ أَنتُم مُّدْهِنُونَ
Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent
Afabihaazal hadeesi antum mudhinoon
Word by word
Interpretation
O idolaters! Do you then reject this speech, and not believe in it?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَتَجْعَلُونَ رِزْقَكُمْ أَنَّكُمْ تُكَذِّبُونَ
And make [the thanks for] your provision that you deny [the Provider]?
Wa taj'aloona rizqakum annakum tukazziboon
Word by word
Interpretation
And do you show your gratitude to Allah for the blessings He has provided you with, by rejecting Him and attributing the rain to the setting of stars, by saying, “It rained upon us due to the setting of so and so star”.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَلَوْلَآ إِذَا بَلَغَتِ ٱلْحُلْقُومَ
Then why, when it [i.e., the soul at death] reaches the throat
Falaw laaa izaa balaghatil hulqoom
Word by word
Interpretation
Why not, when the soul reaches the throat...
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَنتُمْ حِينَئِذٍ تَنظُرُونَ
And you are at that time looking on -
Wa antum heena'izin tanzuroon
Word by word
Interpretation
and at that time, you see the dying person in front of you...
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَنَحْنُ أَقْرَبُ إِلَيْهِ مِنكُمْ وَلَـٰكِن لَّا تُبْصِرُونَ
And We [i.e., Our angels] are nearer to him than you, but you do not see -
Wa nahnu aqrabu ilaihi minkum wa laakil laa tubsiroon
Word by word
Interpretation
whilst My angels are closer to the dying person than you are, but you do not see them...
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَلَوْلَآ إِن كُنتُمْ غَيْرَ مَدِينِينَ
Then why do you not, if you are not to be recompensed,
Falaw laaa in kuntum ghira madeeneen
Word by word
Interpretation
Why then, if you are not going to be resurrected - as you claim - for requital...
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
تَرْجِعُونَهَآ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـٰدِقِينَ
Bring it back, if you should be truthful?
Tarji'oonahaaa in kuntum saadiqeen
Word by word
Interpretation
return this soul that is leaving your dead, if you are truthful? You cannot do it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَ
And if he [i.e., the deceased] was of those brought near [to Allāh],
Fa ammaaa in kaana minal muqarrabeen
Word by word
Interpretation
As for if the dying person is one of those who hasten towards good...
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَرَوْحٌ وَرَيْحَانٌ وَجَنَّتُ نَعِيمٍ
Then [for him is] rest and bounty and a garden of pleasure.
Farawhunw wa raihaa nunw wa jannatu na'eem
Word by word
Interpretation
he will be in such comfort after which there will be no tiring, good sustenance and mercy. He will have a Paradise in which he will live in luxury, enjoying whatever his soul desires.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنْ أَصْحَـٰبِ ٱلْيَمِينِ
And if he was of the companions of the right,
Wa ammaaa in kaana min as haabil yameen
Word by word
Interpretation
And if the dying person is from the People of the Right, do not worry about their condition, because they will be in peace and security.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَسَلَـٰمٌ لَّكَ مِنْ أَصْحَـٰبِ ٱلْيَمِينِ
Then [the angels will say], "Peace for you; [you are] from the companions of the right."
Fasalaamul laka min as haabil yameen
Word by word
Interpretation
And if the dying person is from the People of the Right, do not worry about their condition, because they will be in peace and security.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُكَذِّبِينَ ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
But if he was of the deniers [who were] astray,
Wa ammaaa in kaana minal mukazzibeenad daaalleen
Word by word
Interpretation
And if the dying person is from the rejectors of what the Messenger (peace be upon him) brought: the deviators from the straight path...
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَنُزُلٌ مِّنْ حَمِيمٍ
Then [for him is] accommodation of scalding water
Fanuzulum min hameem
Word by word
Interpretation
then he will have some hospitality presented to him, which will be extremely hot water.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَتَصْلِيَةُ جَحِيمٍ
And burning in Hellfire.
Wa tasliyatu jaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
And he will have to burn in the fire of hell.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّ هَـٰذَا لَهُوَ حَقُّ ٱلْيَقِينِ
Indeed, this is the true certainty,
Inna haaza lahuwa haqqul yaqeen
Word by word
Interpretation
O Messenger! Indeed, the stories I have narrated to you are convincingly true, in which there is no doubt.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَسَبِّحْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.
Fasabbih bismi rabbikal 'azeem
Word by word
Interpretation
So glorify the great name of your Lord, and proclaim His purity from all defects.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.