The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ When the inevitable event comes, 1 there is no denying its coming 2 some shall be abased and others exalted. 3 When the earth will tremble, shivering. 4 and the mountains are shattered into [countless] shards, 5 and become like scattered dust particles, 6 And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups). 7 Those on the right hand; how happy shall those on the right hand be! 8 And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand? 9 And the Outstrippers, the Outstrippers 10 Those are they who will be brought nigh 11 In Gardens of Bliss: 12 a good many of those of olden times, 13 And a few from the latter. 14 On thrones woven [with ornament], 15 reclining upon them, facing one another [in love]. 16 Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness), 17 Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. 18 neither causing headaches, nor intoxication; 19 And fruit that they prefer 20 Bird meats that they relish, 21 And (there are) fair ones with wide, lovely eyes, 22 Like pearls safely hidden. 23 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). 24 They will hear no nonsense there or talk of sin, 25 except each other's greetings of, "Peace be with you". 26 And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 27 (will be) among thornless Lote trees. 28 Bananatrees, piled 29 and shade extended, 30 near to flowing water 31 and fruits abounding 32 Unending, unforbidden, 33 And carpets raised. 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), - 36 Loving (their husbands only), equal in age. 37 like of age for the Companions of the Right. 38