The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
۞ When the Event (the resurrection) comes 1 – and then there will be no one to deny its occurrence – 2 some shall be abased and others exalted. 3 When the earth is violently shaken 4 And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits. 5 they will become like dust scattered around. 6 And you become [of] three kinds: 7 The People on the Right: and how fortunate will be the People on the Right! 8 And the People on the Left: and how miserable will be the People on the Left! 9 The foremost ones (in faith and virtue) - the foremost ones in receiving their reward. 10 they who were [always] drawn close unto God! 11 In gardens of delight; 12 a large group of the early believers, 13 And a few of later ages, 14 They will recline on jewelled couches 15 Reclining face to face. 16 immortal youths going round about them 17 Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. 18 No after-ache will they receive therefrom, nor will they suffer intoxication: 19 and such fruits as they shall choose, 20 and the meat of any bird that they may desire; 21 and there shall be wide-eyed maidens, 22 The likes unto pearls hidden. 23 shall be their recompense for their deeds. 24 Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill,- 25 but only the saying: 'Peace, Peace' 26 The Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 27 Among thorn-less lote-trees. 28 And plantains laden with fruit. 29 And shade extended 30 and flowing water 31 And plenty of fruits. 32 Neither intercepted nor forbidden, 33 And [with them will be their] spouses, raised high: 34 Lo! We have created them a (new) creation 35 And have made them virgins. 36 loving companions, matching in age, 37 for the Companions of the Right 38