The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the great event comes to pass, 1 There is no belying its coming to pass-- 2 (Many) will it bring low; (many) will it exalt; 3 This will happen when the earth is shaken, shaken 4 And the mountains are crumbled, crumbled. 5 So that they become dust seattered. 6 You will become three categories: 7 Those on the right hand; how happy shall those on the right hand be! 8 Then those of the left hand -- how (unhappy) will be those of the left hand! 9 And the Outstrippers, the Outstrippers 10 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah] 11 in the beautiful Paradise. 12 A large group from the earlier generations. 13 And a few from those of later times. 14 They (will be seated) on gold-encrusted couches, 15 reclining upon them, facing one another [in love]. 16 They will be served by immortal boys, 17 Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. 18 a drink by which their minds will not be clouded nor will it cause drunkenness; 19 Also, they will be served with the fruits of their choice 20 and with the flesh of any fowl that they may desire. 21 And [for them are] fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes, 22 beautiful as pearls hidden in their shells. 23 The reward for what they did. 24 No empty talk will they hear there, nor any call to sin, 25 Other than "Peace, peace" the salutation. 26 Those on the Right, how fortunate are those on the Right! 27 (will be) among thornless Lote trees. 28 and banana trees, 29 Lengthened shadows, 30 and flowing water 31 And abundant fruit, 32 Unending, unforbidden, 33 And couches raised up. 34 We have indeed developed these women with an excellent development. 35 Then We have made them virgins, 36 loving companions, matching in age, 37 for the people of the right hand 38