The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
۞ When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls. 1 There is no belying its coming to pass-- 2 Abasing (one party), exalting (the other), 3 When the earth is shaken with convulsion 4 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling 5 So that they shall be as scattered dust. 6 you shall be divided into three parties, 7 Those of the right hand -- how (happy) will be those of the right hand! 8 And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left! 9 And those who surpassed have indeed excelled. 10 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah] 11 In gardens of delight; 12 A throng of the ancients, 13 and a few from later times. 14 They (will be seated) on gold-encrusted couches, 15 reclining upon them, facing one another [in love]. 16 There wait on them immortal youths 17 Cups and decanters, beakers full of sparkling wine, 18 They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted, 19 and with fruit of any kind that they may choose, 20 and the flesh of birds, as they desire. 21 and wide-eyed houris 22 as the likeness of hidden pearls, 23 [And this will be] a reward for what they did [in life]. 24 Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill,- 25 only the saying 'Peace, Peace!' 26 As for the people of the right hand, how happy they will be! 27 Among thorn-less lote-trees. 28 And acacia covered with heaps of bloom, 29 and continuous shade, 30 and gushing water, 31 and an abundance of fruits, 32 never-ending and unforbidden. 33 And raised couches; 34 Verily We! We have created those maidens by a creation. 35 And have made them virgins. 36 loving and of equal age. 37 For the companions of the right [who are] 38