The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
۞ When the inevitable event comes, 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 abasing, exalting, 3 When the earth is shaken with a shaking [severe,] 4 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling 5 so that they become as scattered dust 6 And you shall be three sorts. 7 Thus, there shall be such as will have attained to what is right: oh, how [happy] will be they who have attained to what is right! 8 And there shall be such as will have lost themselves in evil: oh, how [unhappy] will be they who have lost themselves in evil! 9 And the Outstrippers, the Outstrippers 10 those are they brought nigh the Throne, 11 in the Gardens of Bliss. 12 A numerous company from among the first, 13 and a few from later times. 14 (They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones), 15 reclining on them facing each other; 16 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal 17 with goblets, jugs and cups of crystal clear wine 18 No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated - 19 along with fruits of their choice; 20 and with the flesh of any fowl that they may desire. 21 And pure, beautiful ones, 22 The likenesses of pearls well-protected, 23 shall be their recompense for their deeds. 24 Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill,- 25 Except the word peace, peace. 26 The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? 27 Among thornless lote-trees 28 And clustered plantains, 29 In shade long-extended, 30 By water flowing constantly, 31 And fruit in abundance. 32 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden, 33 and upraised couches. 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 Then We have made them virgins, 36 chastely amorous, 37 For the companions of the right [who are] 38