The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
۞ When the Event inevitable cometh to pass, 1 there is no denying its coming 2 (it will) abase (some) and exalt (others). 3 When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake. 4 And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits. 5 Becoming dust scattered abroad, 6 [on that Day,] then, shall you be [divided into] three kinds. 7 Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 8 And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left! 9 The third to the fore shall be the foremost. 10 those are they brought near (to their Lord) 11 in the Gardens of Bliss. 12 A numerous company from among the first, 13 And a few of the later peoples, 14 [They will be seated] on gold-encrusted thrones of happiness, 15 Reclining face to face. 16 Immortal youths will wait upon them 17 With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring - 18 Whereby there shall be neither headiness nor will they be inebriated. 19 And fruits that they may like. 20 and with the flesh of any fowl that they may desire. 21 and there shall be wide-eyed maidens, 22 like the pearls in their shells: 23 A reward for what they used to do. 24 They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin - 25 but only the tiding of inner soundness and peace. 26 And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 27 (They will be) among thornless lote-trees, 28 And clusters of banana plants. 29 And a shade ever-spread. 30 And water flowing constantly, 31 And fruit in abundance. 32 Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden, 33 and upraised couches. 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), - 36 Devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age, 37 For those on the Right Hand. 38