The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
۞ When the inevitable event comes, 1 There is about its happening no lie. 2 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 3 When the earth is shaken with a shaking [severe,] 4 And the mountains are crumbled, crumbled. 5 and become a dust, scattered, 6 [on that Day,] then, shall you be [divided into] three kinds. 7 Those on the Right -- how blessed are those on the Right! 8 And the People on the Left: and how miserable will be the People on the Left! 9 And the preceders are the preceders. 10 Who will be honoured 11 in the beautiful Paradise. 12 Many of them will be from the ancient people 13 And a few from the later generations. 14 On lined couches, 15 reclining upon them, set face to face, 16 Surrounded by immortal boys. 17 With bowls and ewers and a cup from a pure spring 18 neither causing headaches, nor intoxication; 19 and with fruit of any kind that they may choose, 20 and any flesh of fowl that they desire. 21 And there will be fair ones large eyed. 22 like unto pearls [still] hidden in their shells. 23 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). 24 They will not hear therein any vain or sinful talk, 25 Other than "Peace, peace" the salutation. 26 The Companions of the Right Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 27 mid thornless lote-trees 28 and acacias flower-clad, 29 and spreading shade 30 And water gushing, 31 And plenty of fruits. 32 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden, 33 And maidens incomparable. 34 and their spouses We shall have brought them into being afresh, 35 And made them virgins, 36 loving companions, matching in age, 37 For the companions of the right [who are] 38