The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls. 1 And there can be no denying of its befalling. 2 abasing [some,] exalting [others]! 3 When the earth is shaken up convulsively, 4 and the mountains crumbled 5 So that they become a scattered dust, 6 you shall be divided into three parties, 7 So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! 8 And those on the left hand; how miserable shall those on the left hand be! 9 The third to the fore shall be the foremost. 10 It is they who are the close ones. 11 in the Gardens of Delight 12 A number of people from those of old, 13 but [only] a few of later times. 14 On couches wrought of gold, 15 facing one another. 16 they will be waited on by ageless youths 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of limpid drink. 18 Wherefrom they get no aching of the head nor any madness, 19 And such fruits as they fancy, 20 and with the flesh of any fowl that they may desire to eat; 21 And [with them will be their] companions pure, most beautiful of eye, 22 Like pearls safely hidden. 23 Reward for what they used to do. 24 They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk 25 Except the saying, “Peace, peace.” 26 The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? 27 (They will be) among thornless lote-trees, 28 Among Talh trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above another,- 29 And extended shade, 30 and flowing water, 31 And plenty of fruits. 32 Neither intercepted nor forbidden, 33 And maidens incomparable. 34 for, behold, We shall have brought them into being in a life renewed, 35 And have made them virgins. 36 loving companions, matching in age, 37 for the people of the right hand 38