The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
۞ When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls. 1 there will be nought that could give the lie to its having come to pass, 2 It will abase some and exalt others. 3 This will happen when the earth is shaken, shaken 4 And the mountains are crumbled, crumbled. 5 they will become like dust scattered around. 6 You shall then become three groups. 7 Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 8 Companions of the Left, what are the Companions of the Left? 9 and the Outstrippers: the Outstrippers 10 those are they brought near (to their Lord) 11 In the Gardens of delight (Paradise). 12 A throng of the ancients, 13 And a few of later ages, 14 They will recline on jewelled couches 15 Reclining therein face to face. 16 Immortal youths will serve them 17 Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. 18 No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated - 19 And with fruits, any that they may select: 20 and the flesh of birds, as they desire. 21 And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious), 22 Like unto hidden pearls, 23 As recompense for all they had done. 24 No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.). 25 Other than "Peace, peace" the salutation. 26 NOW AS FOR those who have attained to righteousness - what of those who have attained to righteousness? 27 They shall be in the midst of thornless lote trees, 28 and acacias flower-clad, 29 And extended shade, 30 And in perpetually flowing water. 31 And fruits numberless, 32 Whose season is not limited, nor (supply) forbidden, 33 And maidens incomparable. 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 and made them virgins, 36 Lovers, friends, 37 For the fellows on the right hand. 38