The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the Event (the resurrection) comes 1 Which is bound to happen undoubtedly -- 2 (a calamitous Event) that shall turn things upside down: 3 When the earth is violently shaken 4 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling 5 So that they become dust seattered. 6 you shall be divided into three parties, 7 Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 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 These will be those Nearest to Allah: 11 In Gardens of Delight. 12 a good many of those of olden times, 13 And a few of the later peoples, 14 Seated on couches wrought in gold and encrusted with precious stones, 15 they shall recline, facing each other, 16 Youths of never-ending bloom will pass round to them 17 with goblets, jugs and cups of crystal clear wine 18 They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted, 19 And fruits that they may like. 20 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire. 21 They will have maidens with large, lovely black and white eyes, 22 Like unto Pearls well-guarded. 23 A recompense for that which they have been working. 24 Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill,- 25 Only the saying, "Peace! Peace". 26 And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? 27 They shall be in the midst of thornless lote trees, 28 And clusters of banana plants. 29 And spreading shade, 30 and flowing water 31 And fruit in abundance. 32 Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off, 33 And on couches or thrones, raised high. 34 Indeed We formed them (the houris and all believing women), 35 And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), - 36 Beloved (by nature), equal in age,- 37 For the sake of the companions of the right hand. 38