A (goodly) number from those of old, 39 And a company of the later peoples. 40 As for the Companions of the Left 41 They will be in the midst of scorching wind and boiling water, 42 and under the shadow of black smoke, 43 neither cold nor graceful in shape. 44 Lo! heretofore they were effete with luxury 45 and persisted in the Great Sin, 46 And they used to say, "When we are dead and have turned into dust and bones, will we surely be raised again?" 47 Will our ancient forefathers be resurrected too? 48 Proclaim, "Without doubt all - the former and the latter." 49 shall be gathered to the appointed time of a known day. 50 Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers, 51 you shall eat (the fruit) of the Tree of Zakkum. 52 filling your bellies, with it 53 "And drink boiling water on top of it, 54 "So you will drink (that) like thirsty camels!" 55 This is their entertainment on the day of requital. 56 We created you; therefore why will you not believe? 57 Have you thought about what (sperm) you ejaculate? 58 did you create it or did We? 59 We mete out death among you, and We are not to be outrun, 60 In order that We may bring in your place the likes of you and make you grow into what you know not. 61 And you have already known the first creation, so will you not remember? 62 Just ponder over what you sow: 63 Is it you who cause it to grow - or are We the cause of its growth? 64 Had We wanted, We could have crushed it to bits and you would have been left to lament, 65 That, "We have indeed been penalised!" 66 Nay, but we are deprived! 67 See ye the water which ye drink? 68 Is it you who cause it from the rainclouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down? 69 If We willed We verily could make it bitter. Why then, give ye not thanks? 70 Consider the fire that you strike and get by friction. 71 Is it you who grew its tree, or is it We Who create? 72 We have made it a reminder, and a blessing to the traveler. 73 Then magnify the Name of thy Lord, the All-mighty. 74