The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
۞ When the great event comes to pass, 1 There is no belying its coming to pass-- 2 abasing [some,] exalting [others]! 3 This will happen when the earth is shaken, shaken 4 And the mountains will be powdered to dust. 5 So that they become a scattered dust, 6 you shall be divided into three parties, 7 Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 8 Those on the Left -- how unlucky are those on the Left! 9 But the foremost shall be [they who in life were] the foremost [in faith and good works]: 10 Those! they shall be the brought nigh, 11 They are in Gardens of peace. 12 A number of people from those of old, 13 and how few of the later folk) 14 on lavish couches 15 they shall recline, facing each other, 16 Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness), 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink; 18 which will not cause them any intoxication or illness. 19 Also, they will be served with the fruits of their choice 20 and such flesh of fowl as they desire, 21 And wide eyed houris 22 as the likeness of hidden pearls, 23 A recompense for that which they have been working. 24 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse, 25 Except the saying, “Peace, peace.” 26 And the fellows on the right hand; how be happy shall the fellows on the right hand be! 27 Among thornless lote-trees 28 and acacias flower-clad, 29 and shade extended, 30 near to flowing water 31 and abundant fruit, 32 unfailing, unforbidden, 33 on raised couches. 34 and their spouses We shall have brought them into being afresh, 35 And made them virginal, 36 chaste, loving companions of the same age 37 with those who have attained to righteousness: 38