The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
۞ When the forthcoming event does occur. 1 – and then there will be no one to deny its occurrence – 2 The event will be abasing some, and exalting some. 3 when the earth shall be rocked 4 The mountains bruised and crushed, 5 So that they become dust seattered. 6 And you will become divided into three categories. 7 Companions of the Right, what are the Companions of the Right? 8 And those on the left hand; how miserable shall those on the left hand be! 9 And the preceders are the preceders. 10 They shall be the nearest to God. 11 In the gardens of bliss. 12 A multitude of those of old 13 And a few of later ages, 14 They will recline on jewelled couches 15 facing one another. 16 they will be waited on by ageless youths 17 With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains: 18 neither causing headaches, nor intoxication; 19 along with fruits of their choice; 20 And the flesh of fowls, any that they may desire. 21 And there will be fair ones large eyed. 22 as the likeness of hidden pearls, 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 The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? 27 They will be in (the shade) of thornless lote 28 And plantains laden with fruit. 29 And shade extended 30 and outpoured waters, 31 And abundant fruit, 32 Neither ending nor forbidden. 33 And couches raised up. 34 Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation. 35 And made them virgins, 36 Loving (their husbands only), equal in age. 37 for those on the Right, 38