The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ When the Terror descends 1 Which is bound to happen undoubtedly -- 2 Abasing (one party), exalting (the other), 3 When the earth is shaken 4 and the mountains are totally shattered and crumble to pieces 5 they will become like dust scattered around. 6 And you become [of] three kinds: 7 Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 8 And those on the Left Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Record in their left hands), Who will be those on the Left Hand? (As a disgrace for them, because they will enter Hell). 9 And the preceders are the preceders. 10 These will be those Nearest to Allah: 11 They are in Gardens of peace. 12 A throng of the ancients, 13 and how few of the later folk) 14 on lavish couches 15 reclining on them facing each other; 16 There wait on them immortal youths 17 carrying goblets and ewers and cups filled with the purest wine, 18 (no brows throbbing, no intoxication) 19 And with fruit from that which they choose. 20 And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire. 21 And pure, beautiful ones, 22 Like unto preserved pearls. 23 a recompense for all that they did. 24 Therein they hear no vain or sinful discourse. 25 only the saying 'Peace, Peace!' 26 And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 27 [They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed 28 and banana trees, 29 Lengthened shadows, 30 And in perpetually flowing water. 31 And plenty of fruits. 32 unfailing, unforbidden, 33 and raised couches 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 And made them virgins, 36 intensely loving and of matching age. 37 like of age for the Companions of the Right. 38