A multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the first generation (who embraced Islam).

And a multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the later times (generations).

And those on the Left Hand Who will be those on the Left Hand?

In fierce hot wind and boiling water,

And shadow of black smoke,

(That shadow) neither cool, nor (even) good,

Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,

And were persisting in great sin (joining partners in worship along with Allah, committing murders and other crimes, etc.)

And they used to say: "When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be resurrected?

"And also our forefathers?"

Say (O Muhammad ﷺ): "(Yes) verily, those of old, and those of later times.

"All will surely be gathered together for appointed Meeting of a known Day.

"Then moreover, verily, you the erring-ones, the deniers (of Resurrection)!

"You verily will eat of the trees of Zaqqum.

"Then you will fill your bellies therewith,

"And drink boiling water on top of it,

"So you will drink (that) like thirsty camels!"

That will be their entertainment on the Day of Recompense!

We created you, then why do you believe not?

Then tell Me (about) the human semen that you emit.

Is it you who create it (i.e. make this semen into a perfect human being), or are We the Creator?

We have decreed death to you all, and We are not unable,

To transfigure you and create you in (forms) that you know not.

And indeed, you have already known the first form of creation (i.e. the creation of Adam), why then do you not remember or take heed?

Tell Me! The seed that you sow in the ground.

Is it you that make it grow, or are We the Grower?

Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would be regretful (or left in wonderment).

(Saying): "We are indeed Mughramun (i.e. ruined or lost the money without any profit, or punished by the loss of all that we spend for cultivation, etc.)! [See Tafsir Al-Qurtubi, Vol. 17, Page 219]

"Nay, but we are deprived!"

Tell Me! The water that you drink.

Is it you who cause it from the rainclouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?

If We willed, We verily could make it salt (and undrinkable), why then do you not give thanks (to Allah)?

Tell Me! The fire which you kindle,

Is it you who made the tree thereof to grow, or are We the Grower?

We have made it a Reminder (for the Hell-fire, in the Hereafter); and an article of use for the travellers (and all the others, in this world).

Then glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.