The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
۞ When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls. 1 Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming. 2 Degrading (some) and exalting (others); 3 when the earth shall be rocked 4 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling 5 So that they shall be as scattered dust. 6 On that day, you (mankind) will be divided into three groups: 7 Companions of the Right, what are the Companions of the Right? 8 And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left! 9 and the Outstrippers: the Outstrippers 10 These will be those Nearest to Allah: 11 in the Gardens of Bliss. 12 A number of people from those of old, 13 and a few from later times. 14 on lavish couches 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 Round about them shall go youths never altering in age, 17 carrying goblets and ewers and cups filled with the purest wine, 18 Wherefrom they get no aching of the head nor any madness, 19 And with fruit from that which they choose. 20 And with flesh of fowls from that which they desire. 21 And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious), 22 Like pearls safely hidden. 23 All this shall be theirs as a reward for their deeds. 24 They will hear no nonsense there or talk of sin, 25 Other than "Peace, peace" the salutation. 26 And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? 27 They will be in (the shade) of thornless lote 28 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit] 29 In shade long-extended, 30 and flowing water 31 And abundant fruit, 32 That will neither finish, nor ever be stopped. 33 And maidens incomparable. 34 We have created maidens perfectly 35 Then We have made them virgins, 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 For the companions of the right [who are] 38