The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ When the Occurrence occurs, 1 There is no belying its coming to pass-- 2 some shall be abased and others exalted. 3 When the earth is shaken up convulsively, 4 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling 5 So that they become a scattered dust, 6 And you become [of] three kinds: 7 The People on the Right: and how fortunate will be the People on the Right! 8 The people of the left hand - those whose books of records will be placed in their left hands. How miserable they will be! 9 And the preceders are the preceders. 10 they who were [always] drawn close unto God! 11 in the Gardens of Bliss. 12 A numerous company from among the first, 13 but [only] a few of later times. 14 (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones, 15 reclining upon them, set face to face, 16 There wait on them immortal youths 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of limpid drink. 18 that will neither make the head throb, nor intoxicate, 19 Also, they will be served with the fruits of their choice 20 and the flesh of birds, as they desire. 21 and wide-eyed houris 22 Like pearls safely hidden. 23 a recompense for that they laboured. 24 They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk 25 Except the saying, “Peace, peace.” 26 As for those of the right hand -- how (happy) those of the right hand -- 27 They will live amid the thornless lot trees 28 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit] 29 and extended shade, 30 By water flowing constantly, 31 and abundant fruit, 32 never-failing and never out of reach. 33 And exalted thrones. 34 Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation. 35 and made them virgins, 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 All this will be for the People on the Right; 38