The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
۞ When the forthcoming event does occur. 1 (and none denies its descending) 2 It will bring low (some); (and others) it will exalt; 3 When the earth is shaken with convulsion 4 and the mountains fragmented 5 and become a dust, scattered, 6 And you shall be three sorts. 7 Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 8 And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand! 9 And those foremost [(in Islamic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islam,] will be foremost (in Paradise). 10 They shall be the nearest to God. 11 They will dwell in the Gardens of Bliss: 12 A number of the earlier peoples, 13 and how few of the later folk) 14 On thrones woven [with ornament], 15 Reclining on them, facing one another. 16 immortal youths shall go about them 17 carrying goblets and ewers and cups filled with the purest wine, 18 Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses. 19 and such fruits as they shall choose, 20 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire. 21 And [with them will be their] companions pure, most beautiful of eye, 22 Like unto preserved pearls. 23 A reward for what they used to do. 24 They will hear no nonsense there or talk of sin, 25 But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace)! 26 Those on the Right, how fortunate are those on the Right! 27 Among thorn-less lote-trees. 28 And clustered plantains, 29 and spreading shade 30 and flowing water 31 And plenty of fruits. 32 undiminished and never denied 33 And carpets raised. 34 Indeed, We have produced the women of Paradise in a [new] creation 35 Then We have made them virgins, 36 loving and of equal age. 37 for the Companions of the Right 38