And the people of the right hand. Oh, how fortunate will be the people of the right hand! They shall be among thornless lote-trees,15 and piled up bananas, one upon the other, and outspread shade and ever flowing waters and abundant fruits16 neither failing in supply nor forbidden, and in upraised couches. We shall create their wives anew and make them virgins,17 lovers of their husbands18 and of equal age.19 All this is for the people of the right hand. A good number of them will be from among the former people and a good number also from among those of latter day. And the people of the left hand. Oh, how unfortunate will be the people of the left hand! They will be in the scorching wind and the boiling waters and the shadow of black smoke, which will be neither cool nor refreshing. These will be the people who had lived in ease and comfort before meeting this fate. They persisted in heinous sin20 and used to say, "What, when we are dead and become dust and bones, shall we be raised up again? And our forefathers too, who have gone before?" Say to them, "Surely, the former and the latter, all shall be gathered together one day, the hour of which has already been appointed. Then, O deviators and deniers, you shall eat of the zaqqum-tree21 and fill your bellies with it, and drink on top of that boiling water like the thirsty camel. This shall be the entertainment of the people of the left hand on the Day of Recompense. We have created you.22 Then why don't you confirm?23 Have you ever considered the sperm drop that you emit? Is it you who create the child from it, or are We the Creators?24 We have distributed death among you,25 and We are not helpless that We may change your forms and create you in another form that you do not know.26 You already know well your first creation. Why then you do not take heed?27 Have you ever considered the seeds that you sow ? Is it you who cause them to grow into crops, or do We?28 If We so pleased We could turn these crops into chaff, and you would then be left lamenting, "We have incurred penalties! Ah, we are undone!" Have you ever seen (with open eyes) the water that you drink? Is it you who cause it to rain from the clouds, or do We?29 If We so pleased We could make it salt.30 Then why don't you be grateful?31 Have you ever considered the fire that you kindle? Is it you who have created its tree,32 or are We its Creator "We have made it a means of remembrance33 and a provision of life for the needy.34 So, O Prophet, glorify the name of your Lord, the Supreme!35