The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
۞ WHEN WHAT IS to happen comes to pass -- 1 There is no belying its coming to pass-- 2 some shall be abased and others exalted. 3 When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake. 4 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling 5 And become dust dispersing. 6 you shall be divided into three parties, 7 Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 8 And the People on the Left: and how miserable will be the People on the Left! 9 and the Outstrippers: the Outstrippers 10 Who will be honoured 11 In gardens of delight; 12 A large group from the earlier generations. 13 and only a few of them from the later generations. 14 On studded thrones. 15 reclining on them, arrayed face to face; 16 Immortal youths will wait upon them 17 With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring - 18 No after-ache will they receive therefrom, nor will they suffer intoxication: 19 with fruits of their own choice 20 and with the flesh of any fowl that they may desire. 21 And (there are) fair ones with wide, lovely eyes, 22 like pearls preserved in their shells, 23 A reward for what they used to do. 24 They will hear no nonsense there or talk of sin, 25 Only a saying: "Peace, peace." 26 As for the people of the right hand, how happy they will be! 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit] 29 and shade extended, 30 and flowing water 31 And fruit, abundant [and varied], 32 unfailing and not forbidden. 33 And raised couches; 34 We have indeed developed these women with an excellent development. 35 And have made them virgins. 36 loving companions, matching in age, 37 For those on the Right Hand. 38