The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ When the Event inevitable cometh to pass, 1 Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming. 2 Abasing exalting. 3 When the earth shall be shaken to its depths, 4 and the mountains are shattered into [countless] shards, 5 they will become like dust scattered around. 6 On that day, you (mankind) will be divided into three groups: 7 So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on 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 Outstrippers: the Outstrippers 10 those are they brought nigh the Throne, 11 in the Gardens of Bliss. 12 Many of them will be from the ancient people 13 And a few from among the latter. 14 On couches wrought of gold, 15 facing one another. 16 (and there) shall wait on them immortal youths 17 With bowls and ewers and a cup from a pure spring 18 which will not cause them any intoxication or illness. 19 And fruits that they may like. 20 And with flesh of fowls from that which they desire. 21 and fair maidens with large, lustrous eyes 22 as the likeness of hidden pearls, 23 As recompense for all they had done. 24 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse, 25 Except the saying, “Peace, peace.” 26 And those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand? 27 They shall be in the midst of thornless lote trees, 28 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit] 29 and spreading shade 30 and outpoured waters, 31 And fruit in abundance. 32 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden, 33 and raised couches 34 Perfectly We formed them, perfect, 35 having resurrected them as virgins, 36 The beloved of their husbands, of one age. 37 For those of the right hand. 38