The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
۞ WHEN WHAT IS to happen comes to pass -- 1 there will be nought that could give the lie to its having come to pass, 2 some shall be abased and others exalted. 3 When the earth is shaken with a shaking [severe,] 4 And the mountains will be powdered to dust. 5 and become a dust, scattered, 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 (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand! 9 And the Outstrippers, the Outstrippers 10 These will be those Nearest to Allah: 11 in the Gardens of Delight, 12 a host of the ancients 13 and a lesser number from the later generations. 14 (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones, 15 facing one another. 16 They will be served by immortal boys, 17 With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains: 18 Wherefrom they get no aching of the head nor any madness, 19 And fruit of what they select 20 and the meat of any bird that they may desire; 21 And there will be fair ones large eyed. 22 like unto pearls [still] hidden in their shells. 23 A reward for what they used to do. 24 No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.). 25 Only a saying: "Peace, peace." 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 Lengthened shadows, 30 And water poured out 31 and abundant fruits, 32 unfailing and not forbidden. 33 And raised couches; 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 And made them virginal, 36 Loving, of equal age. 37 For those on the right. 38