Who used to say: "Are you among those who believe (in
resurrection after death). (52) "(That) when we
die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed (be raised up) to receive reward
or punishment (according to our deeds)?" (53) (The speaker) said:
"Will you look down?" (54) So he looked down and saw him in the midst of
the Fire. (55) He said: "By Allâh! You have nearly ruined me. (56) "Had it not been
for the Grace of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought forth
(to Hell)." (57) (The dwellers of Paradise will
say): "Are we then not to die (any more)? (58) "Except our
first death, and we shall not be punished? (after we have entered Paradise)." (59) Truly, this is the supreme success! (60) For the like of this
let the workers work. (61) Is that (Paradise)
better entertainment or the tree of Zaqqûm (a horrible tree in Hell)? (62) Truly We have made it
(as) a trail for the Zâlimûn (polytheists, disbelievers, wrong-doers). (63) Verily, it is a tree
that springs out of the bottom of Hell-fire, (64) The shoots of its
fruit-stalks are like the heads of Shayâtin (devils); (65) Truly, they will eat
thereof and fill their bellies therewith. (66) Then on the top of
that they will be given boiling water to drink so that it becomes a mixture (of
boiling water and Zaqqûm in their bellies). (67) Then thereafter,
verily, their return is to the flaming fire of Hell. (68) Verily, they found
their fathers on the wrong path; (69) So they (too) hastend in their footsteps! (70) And indeed most of
the men of old went astray before them; (71) And indeed We sent among them warners
(Messengers); (72) Then see what was the end of those who were warned (but heeded
not). (73) Except the chosen slaves of Allâh (faithful, obedient, and true
believers of Islâmic Monotheism). (74) And indeed Nûh (Noah) invoked Us, and We are
the Best of those who answer (the request). (75) And We rescued him
and his family from the great distress (i.e. drowning), (76)