The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ WHEN THAT which must come to pass [at last] comes to pass, 1 Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming. 2 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 3 When the earth is violently shaken 4 and the mountains are totally shattered and crumble to pieces 5 and become like scattered dust particles, 6 You will become three categories: 7 The People on the Right: and how fortunate will be the People on the Right! 8 And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left! 9 and the Outstrippers: the Outstrippers 10 Those are they who will be brought nigh 11 In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] 12 Many of them will be from the ancient people 13 And a few of the later peoples, 14 [They will be seated] on gold-encrusted thrones of happiness, 15 reclining on them facing each other; 16 Immortal youths will wait upon them 17 Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. 18 Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses. 19 And such fruits as they fancy, 20 and with the flesh of any fowl that they may desire to eat; 21 And wide eyed houris 22 beautiful as pearls hidden in their shells. 23 a recompense for that they laboured. 24 There they shall hear no idle talk nor any sinful speech. 25 Except the saying, “Peace, peace.” 26 And those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! 27 Among thorn-less lote-trees. 28 and banana trees, 29 and extended shade, 30 And in perpetually flowing water. 31 And fruits numberless, 32 Unending, unforbidden, 33 and raised couches 34 and the noble maidens that We have created 35 and We made them spotless virgins, 36 chaste, loving companions of the same age 37 All this will be for the People on the Right; 38