The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
۞ When the inevitable event takes place, 1 and there can be no denying its happening, 2 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 3 When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake. 4 and the mountains crumbled, 5 and become like scattered dust particles, 6 and you shall be three bands -- 7 (First) those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? 8 Then those of the left hand -- how (unhappy) will be those of the left hand! 9 The foremost ones (in faith and virtue) - the foremost ones in receiving their reward. 10 Who will be honoured 11 They will dwell in the Gardens of Bliss: 12 A multitude of those of old 13 And a few of the later peoples, 14 On thrones decorated, 15 reclining on them, arrayed face to face; 16 they will be waited on by ageless youths 17 Cups and decanters, beakers full of sparkling wine, 18 a drink by which their minds will not be clouded nor will it cause drunkenness; 19 along with fruits of their choice; 20 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire. 21 And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious), 22 as the likeness of hidden pearls, 23 Reward for what they used to do. 24 Therein they hear no vain or sinful discourse. 25 Only the saying, "Peace! Peace". 26 Those on the Right, how fortunate are those on the Right! 27 mid thornless lote-trees 28 And banana-trees (with fruits), one above another. 29 And a shade ever-spread. 30 and outpoured waters, 31 And fruit in plenty, 32 Unending, unforbidden, 33 and raised couches 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 So made them as maidens. 36 Devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age, 37 For the companions of the right [who are] 38