الصَّافَّات

For them is a Sustenance determined,

Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity,

In Gardens of Felicity,

Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity):

Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear-flowing fountain,

Crystal-white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof),

Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.

And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty).

As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.

Then they will turn to one another and question one another.

One of them will start the talk and say: "I had an intimate companion (on the earth),

"Who used to say, ´what! art thou amongst those who bear witness to the Truth (of the Message)?

"´When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards and punishments?´"

(A voice) said: "Would ye like to look down?"

He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.

He said: "By Allah! thou wast little short of bringing me to perdition!

"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I should certainly have been among those brought (there)!

"Is it (the case) that we shall not die,

"Except our first death, and that we shall not be punished?"

Verily this is the supreme achievement!