The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the great event comes to pass, 1 Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming. 2 (a calamitous Event) that shall turn things upside down: 3 when the earth will suddenly shake with a terrible shaking, 4 and the mountains are shattered into [countless] shards, 5 And become dust dispersing. 6 You shall then become three groups. 7 Those on the right hand; how happy shall those on the right hand be! 8 And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand! 9 The third to the fore shall be the foremost. 10 they who were [always] drawn close unto God! 11 In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] 12 A multitude from the ancients. 13 but [only] a few of later times. 14 On thrones woven [with ornament], 15 Reclining thereon, face to face. 16 Surrounded by immortal boys. 17 with goblets, and ewers, and cups filled with water from unsullied springs 18 a drink by which their minds will not be clouded nor will it cause drunkenness; 19 along with fruits of their choice; 20 Bird meats that they relish, 21 They will have maidens with large, lovely black and white eyes, 22 like the pearls in their shells: 23 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). 24 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse, 25 Nought but the saying: peace! peace! 26 And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 27 They will live amid the thornless lot trees 28 And plantains laden with fruit. 29 and spreading shade 30 and flowing water 31 And fruits numberless, 32 Unending, unforbidden, 33 And exalted thrones. 34 Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation. 35 So made them as maidens. 36 chaste, loving companions of the same age 37 For those on the right hand; 38