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Annotated Qur'an
Sura 56: That Which is Coming
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Qur'an 56:1 When the inevitable occurs.	Qur'an 56:1 Notes

Qur'an 56:2 Of its occurrence, there is no denial.	Qur'an 56:2 Notes

Qur'an 56:3 Bringing low, raising high.	Qur'an 56:3 Notes

Qur'an 56:4 When the earth is shaken with a shock.	Qur'an 56:4 Notes

Qur'an 56:5 And the mountains are crushed and crumbled.	Qur'an 56:5 Notes

Qur'an 56:6 And they become scattered dust.	Qur'an 56:6 Notes

Qur'an 56:7 And you become three classes.	Qur'an 56:7 Notes

Qur'an 56:8 Those on the Right—what of those on the Right?	Qur'an 56:8 Notes

Qur'an 56:9 And those on the Left—what of those on the Left?	Qur'an 56:9 Notes

Qur'an 56:10 And the forerunners, the forerunners.	Qur'an 56:10 Notes

Qur'an 56:11 Those are the nearest.	Qur'an 56:11 Notes

Qur'an 56:12 In the Gardens of Bliss.	Qur'an 56:12 Notes

Qur'an 56:13 A throng from the ancients.	Qur'an 56:13 Notes

Qur'an 56:14 And a small band from the latecomers.	Qur'an 56:14 Notes

Qur'an 56:15 On luxurious furnishings.	Qur'an 56:15 Notes

Qur'an 56:16 Reclining on them, facing one another.	Qur'an 56:16 Notes

Qur'an 56:17 Serving them will be immortalized youth.	Qur'an 56:17 Notes

Qur'an 56:18 With cups, pitchers, and sparkling drinks.	Qur'an 56:18 Notes

Qur'an 56:19 Causing them neither headache, nor intoxication.	Qur'an 56:19 Notes

Qur'an 56:20 And fruits of their choice.	Qur'an 56:20 Notes

Qur'an 56:21 And meat of birds that they may desire.	Qur'an 56:21 Notes

Qur'an 56:22 And lovely companions.	Qur'an 56:22 Notes

Qur'an 56:23 The likenesses of treasured pearls.	Qur'an 56:23 Notes

Qur'an 56:24 As a reward for what they used to do.	Qur'an 56:24 Notes

Qur'an 56:25 Therein they will hear no nonsense, and no accusations.	Qur'an 56:25 Notes

Qur'an 56:26 But only the greeting: “Peace, peace.”	Qur'an 56:26 Notes

Qur'an 56:27 And those on the Right—what of those on the Right?	Qur'an 56:27 Notes

Qur'an 56:28 In lush orchards.	Qur'an 56:28 Notes

Qur'an 56:29 And sweet-smelling plants.	Qur'an 56:29 Notes

Qur'an 56:30 And extended shade.	Qur'an 56:30 Notes

Qur'an 56:31 And outpouring water.	Qur'an 56:31 Notes

Qur'an 56:32 And abundant fruit.	Qur'an 56:32 Notes

Qur'an 56:33 Neither withheld, nor forbidden.	Qur'an 56:33 Notes

Qur'an 56:34 And uplifted mattresses.	Qur'an 56:34 Notes

Qur'an 56:35 We have created them of special creation.	Qur'an 56:35 Notes

Qur'an 56:36 And made them virgins.	Qur'an 56:36 Notes

Qur'an 56:37 Tender and un-aging.	Qur'an 56:37 Notes

Qur'an 56:38 For those on the Right.	Qur'an 56:38 Notes

Qur'an 56:39 A throng from the ancients.	Qur'an 56:39 Notes

Qur'an 56:40 And a throng from the latecomers.	Qur'an 56:40 Notes

Qur'an 56:41 And those on the Left—what of those on the Left?	Qur'an 56:41 Notes

Qur'an 56:42 Amid searing wind and boiling water.	Qur'an 56:42 Notes

Qur'an 56:43 And a shadow of thick smoke.	Qur'an 56:43 Notes

Qur'an 56:44 Neither cool, nor refreshing.	Qur'an 56:44 Notes

Qur'an 56:45 They had lived before that in luxury.	Qur'an 56:45 Notes

Qur'an 56:46 And they used to persist in immense wrongdoing.	Qur'an 56:46 Notes

Qur'an 56:47 And they used to say, “When we are dead and turned into dust and bones, are we to be resurrected?	Qur'an 56:47 Notes

Qur'an 56:48 And our ancient ancestors too?”	Qur'an 56:48 Notes

Qur'an 56:49 Say, “The first and the last.	Qur'an 56:49 Notes

Qur'an 56:50 Will be gathered for the appointment of a familiar Day.”	Qur'an 56:50 Notes

Qur'an 56:51 Then you, you misguided, who deny the truth.	Qur'an 56:51 Notes

Qur'an 56:52 Will be eating from the Tree of Bitterness.	Qur'an 56:52 Notes

Qur'an 56:53 Will be filling your bellies with it.	Qur'an 56:53 Notes

Qur'an 56:54 Will be drinking on top of it boiling water.	Qur'an 56:54 Notes

Qur'an 56:55 Drinking like thirsty camels drink.	Qur'an 56:55 Notes

Qur'an 56:56 That is their hospitality on the Day of Retribution.	Qur'an 56:56 Notes

Qur'an 56:57 We created you—if only you would believe!	Qur'an 56:57 Notes

Qur'an 56:58 Have you seen what you ejaculate?	Qur'an 56:58 Notes

Qur'an 56:59 Is it you who create it, or are We the Creator?	Qur'an 56:59 Notes

Qur'an 56:60 We have decreed death among you, and We will not be outstripped.	Qur'an 56:60 Notes

Qur'an 56:61 In replacing you with your likes, and transforming you into what you do not know.	Qur'an 56:61 Notes

Qur'an 56:62 You have known the first formation; if only you would remember.	Qur'an 56:62 Notes

Qur'an 56:63 Have you seen what you cultivate?	Qur'an 56:63 Notes

Qur'an 56:64 Is it you who make it grow, or are We the Grower?	Qur'an 56:64 Notes

Qur'an 56:65 If We will, We can turn it into rubble; then you will lament.	Qur'an 56:65 Notes

Qur'an 56:66 “We are penalized.	Qur'an 56:66 Notes

Qur'an 56:67 No, we are being deprived.”	Qur'an 56:67 Notes

Qur'an 56:68 Have you seen the water you drink?	Qur'an 56:68 Notes

Qur'an 56:69 Is it you who sent it down from the clouds, or are We the Sender?	Qur'an 56:69 Notes

Qur'an 56:70 If We will, We can make it salty. Will you not be thankful?	Qur'an 56:70 Notes

Qur'an 56:71 Have you seen the fire you kindle?	Qur'an 56:71 Notes

Qur'an 56:72 Is it you who produce its tree, or are We the Producer?	Qur'an 56:72 Notes

Qur'an 56:73 We have made it a reminder, and a comfort for the users.	Qur'an 56:73 Notes

Qur'an 56:74 So glorify the Name of your Great Lord.	Qur'an 56:74 Notes

Qur'an 56:75 I swear by the locations of the stars.	Qur'an 56:75 Notes

Qur'an 56:76 It is an oath, if you only knew, that is tremendous.	Qur'an 56:76 Notes

Qur'an 56:77 It is a noble Quran.	Qur'an 56:77 Notes

Qur'an 56:78 In a well-protected Book.	Qur'an 56:78 Notes

Qur'an 56:79 None can grasp it except the purified.	Qur'an 56:79 Notes

Qur'an 56:80 A revelation from the Lord of the Worlds.	Qur'an 56:80 Notes

Qur'an 56:81 Is it this discourse that you take so lightly?	Qur'an 56:81 Notes

Qur'an 56:82 And you make it your livelihood to deny it?	Qur'an 56:82 Notes

Qur'an 56:83 So when it has reached the throat.	Qur'an 56:83 Notes

Qur'an 56:84 As you are looking on.	Qur'an 56:84 Notes

Qur'an 56:85 As you are looking on.	Qur'an 56:85 Notes

Qur'an 56:86 We are nearer to it than you are, but you do not see.	Qur'an 56:86 Notes

Qur'an 56:87 If you are not held to account.	Qur'an 56:87 Notes

Qur'an 56:88 Then bring it back, if you are truthful.	Qur'an 56:88 Notes

Qur'an 56:89 But if he is one of those brought near.	Qur'an 56:89 Notes

Qur'an 56:90 Then happiness, and flowers, and Garden of Delights.	Qur'an 56:90 Notes

Qur'an 56:91 And if he is one of those on the Right.	Qur'an 56:91 Notes

Qur'an 56:92 Then, “Peace upon you,” from those on the Right.	Qur'an 56:92 Notes

Qur'an 56:93 But if he is one of the deniers, the mistaken.	Qur'an 56:93 Notes

Qur'an 56:94 Then a welcome of Inferno.	Qur'an 56:94 Notes

Qur'an 56:95 And burning in Hell.	Qur'an 56:95 Notes

Qur'an 56:96 This is the certain truth.	Qur'an 56:96 Notes

Qur'an 56:97 So glorify the Name of your Lord, the Magnificent	Qur'an 56:97 Notes