The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the Event (the resurrection) comes 1 there is no denying its coming 2 (it will) abase (some) and exalt (others). 3 This will happen when the earth is shaken, shaken 4 and the mountains crumbled, 5 So that they will become floating dust particles. 6 and you shall be three bands -- 7 Companions of the Right, what are the Companions of 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 foremost in the race, the foremost in the race: 10 those are they brought near (to their Lord) 11 In gardens of delight; 12 A [large] company of the former peoples 13 and only a few of them from the later generations. 14 On couches wrought of gold, 15 reclining on them facing each other; 16 Immortal youths will wait upon them 17 with goblets, jugs and cups of crystal clear wine 18 Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses. 19 And with fruit from that which they choose. 20 and the meat of any bird that they may desire; 21 And wide eyed houris 22 as the likeness of hidden pearls, 23 as reward for their deeds. 24 There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination 25 All talk will be sound and upright. 26 Those on the Right, how fortunate are those on the Right! 27 They will be in (the shade) of thornless lote 28 and acacias flower-clad, 29 And a shade ever-spread. 30 By water flowing constantly, 31 And fruit in abundance. 32 Unending, unforbidden, 33 And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high. 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 And have made them virgins. 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 For those on the right hand; 38