Rowwad Translation Center — 448

37:52 who used to say[1], ‘Are you one of those who believe

37:53 that when we die and become dust and bones, shall we be brought for judgment?’”

37:54 He will say[1], “Do you wish to see [his fate]?”

37:55 So he will look down and see him[1] in the midst of the Blazing Fire.

37:56 He will say, “By Allah, you were about to ruin me.

37:57 Were it not for the grace of my Lord, I would have been among those who are brought [to Hell].”

37:58 [He will say to his fellow believers], “Are we not going to die anymore,

37:59 except for our first death, nor are we going to be punished?”

37:60 This is indeed the supreme triumph!

37:61 For such [reward] let the workers work.

37:62 Is this a better accommodation or the tree of Zaqqūm[1]?[2]

37:63 We have made it a trial for the wrongdoers.

37:64 It is a tree that grows in the bottom of the Blazing Fire;

37:65 its fruits are like heads of devils.

37:66 They will certainly eat from it, filling their bellies.

37:67 Then on top of that they will be given a mixture of scalding water,

37:68 then their final return will be to the Blazing Fire.

37:69 For they found their forefathers astray,

37:70 so they rushed to follow in their footsteps.

37:71 Indeed, most of the earlier people went astray before them,

37:72 even though We sent among them warners.

37:73 Then see how was the end of those who were warned,

37:74 except the chosen slaves of Allah.

37:75 Indeed, Noah called upon Us; how excellent are We at responding!

37:76 And We saved him and his household[1] from the great distress,