The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the inevitable event comes, 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 3 When the earth is violently shaken 4 The mountains bruised and crushed, 5 So that they shall be as scattered dust. 6 On that day, you (mankind) will be divided into three groups: 7 Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 8 Those on the Left -- how unlucky are those on the Left! 9 And the Outstrippers, the Outstrippers 10 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah] 11 In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] 12 A number of the earlier peoples, 13 And a few from the latter. 14 On lined couches, 15 they shall recline, facing each other, 16 Round about them shall go youths never altering in age, 17 With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine, 18 No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated - 19 And with fruits, any that they may select: 20 And the flesh of fowls that they desire. 21 And there will be fair ones large eyed. 22 like the pearls in their shells: 23 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). 24 Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill,- 25 except each other's greetings of, "Peace be with you". 26 And the fellows on the right hand; how be happy shall the fellows on the right hand be! 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 and acacias flower-clad, 29 Lengthened shadows, 30 and flowing water 31 and abundant fruit, 32 Neither ending nor forbidden. 33 And [upon] beds raised high. 34 and the noble maidens that We have created 35 and made them virgins, 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 for the people of the right hand 38