The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
۞ WHEN WHAT IS to happen comes to pass -- 1 There is, at its occurrence, no denial. 2 It will bring down [some] and raise up [others]. 3 When the earth is shaken up convulsively, 4 and the mountains are totally shattered and crumble to pieces 5 Turned to dust, floating in the air, 6 And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups). 7 So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! 8 And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left? 9 And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter). 10 those are they brought near (to their Lord) 11 in the Gardens of Delight, 12 (a throng of the ancients 13 And a few of those of later time. 14 They will recline on jewelled couches 15 Reclining thereon facing each other. 16 they will be waited on by ageless youths 17 with goblets, and ewers, and a cup from a spring 18 (no brows throbbing, no intoxication) 19 And fruits that they may like. 20 And flesh of fowls that they desire. 21 And [with them will be their] companions pure, most beautiful of eye, 22 Like pearls within their shells, 23 shall be their recompense for their deeds. 24 Therein they hear no vain or sinful discourse. 25 only the saying 'Peace, Peace!' 26 And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 Among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another, 29 In shade long-extended, 30 and flowing water 31 And fruit in abundance. 32 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden, 33 And [with them will be their] spouses, raised high: 34 Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation. 35 and made them virgins, 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 For the Companions of the Right Hand. 38