The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When there happeneth the Event. 1 (and none denies its descending) 2 It will bring down [some] and raise up [others]. 3 When the earth is shaken with convulsion 4 and the mountains fragmented 5 Turned to dust, floating in the air, 6 and you shall be three bands -- 7 (First) those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? 8 And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand? 9 And those foremost [(in Islamic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islam,] will be foremost (in Paradise). 10 those are they brought nigh the Throne, 11 In Gardens of Delight. 12 a host of the ancients 13 And a few from those of later times. 14 On couches wrought of gold, 15 reclining upon them, set face to face, 16 immortal youths shall go about them 17 Cups and decanters, beakers full of sparkling wine, 18 Whereby there shall be neither headiness nor will they be inebriated. 19 And with fruit from that which they choose. 20 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire. 21 And gorgeous eyed fair maidens. 22 Like pearls safely hidden. 23 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). 24 Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill,- 25 Only the saying, "Peace! Peace". 26 And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? 27 Amid thornless lote-trees, 28 And clustered plantains, 29 and spreading shade 30 Gushing water, 31 And fruit, abundant [and varied], 32 unfailing, unforbidden, 33 And couches raised up. 34 Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation. 35 And have made them virgins. 36 Loving (their husbands only), equal in age. 37 For those on the right hand; 38