The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
۞ When there happeneth the Event. 1 There is no belying its coming to pass-- 2 (it will) abase (some) and exalt (others). 3 This will happen when the earth is shaken, shaken 4 and the mountains fragmented 5 becoming scattered dust, 6 You shall then become three groups. 7 Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 8 And there shall be such as will have lost themselves in evil: oh, how [unhappy] will be they who have lost themselves in evil! 9 And those foremost [(in Islamic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islam,] will be foremost (in Paradise). 10 those are they brought nigh the Throne, 11 In the Gardens of delight (Paradise). 12 A [large] company of the former peoples 13 but [only] a few of later times. 14 (They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones), 15 reclining on them, arrayed face to face; 16 immortal youths going round about them 17 with goblets, jugs and cups of crystal clear wine 18 (no brows throbbing, no intoxication) 19 And with fruit from that which they choose. 20 Bird meats that they relish, 21 And gorgeous eyed fair maidens. 22 Like pearls safely hidden. 23 All this shall be theirs as a reward for their deeds. 24 They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk 25 Except the word peace, peace. 26 As for the People on the Right, how fortunate shall be the people on the Right! 27 Among thornless lote-trees 28 and clustered bananas, 29 And shade extended 30 By water flowing constantly, 31 and abundant fruits, 32 never-failing and never out of reach. 33 And on couches or thrones, raised high. 34 and their spouses We shall have brought them into being afresh, 35 and made them virgins, 36 Devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age, 37 with those who have attained to righteousness: 38