Rowwad Translation Center — 536

56:51 Then you, O misguided deniers,

56:52 will surely eat from the tree of zaqqūm[1],

56:53 filling your bellies with it,

56:54 and drinking scalding water on top of it,

56:55 drinking like thirsty camels do.”

56:56 This will be their welcome on the Day of Judgment.

56:57 It is We Who created you; why do you not then believe [in resurrection]?

56:58 Have you thought about the semen that you emit?

56:59 Is it you who create it, or is it We Who are the Creators?

56:60 We have ordained death among you, and nothing can overcome us

56:61 from transforming you and recreating you in forms that you do not know[1].

56:62 You are well aware of the first creation; why do you not then take heed?

56:63 Have you thought about what you sow?

56:64 Is it you who cause it to grow, or is it We Who make it grow?

56:65 If We willed, We could reduce your harvest to rubble, leaving you to wonder and lament,

56:66 “We suffered loss,

56:67 rather, we are deprived.”

56:68 Have you thought about the water that you drink?

56:69 Is it you who bring it down from the clouds, or is it We Who bring it down?

56:70 If We willed, We could make it salty; will you not then give thanks?

56:71 Have you thought about the fire that you kindle?

56:72 Is it you who produced its trees[1], or is it We Who produced it?

56:73 We made it a reminder [of the Hellfire] and a benefit for the travelers[1].

56:74 So glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.

56:75 I do swear[1] by the positions of the stars –

56:76 and this is indeed a great oath, if only you knew –