The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
۞ When the Terror descends 1 Then none will be able to deny its occurrence. 2 abasing [some,] exalting [others]! 3 When the earth is violently shaken 4 And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits. 5 So that they will become floating dust particles. 6 And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups). 7 Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 8 And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand! 9 And those who surpassed have indeed excelled. 10 These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah), 11 in the Gardens of Delight 12 Many of them will be from the ancient people 13 and how few of the later folk) 14 on lavish couches 15 Reclining face to face. 16 (and there) shall wait on them immortal youths 17 With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains: 18 No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated - 19 Also, they will be served with the fruits of their choice 20 And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire. 21 And wide eyed houris 22 like unto pearls [still] hidden in their shells. 23 As reward for what they used to do. 24 There they shall hear no idle talk nor any sinful speech. 25 But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace)! 26 As for the people of the right hand, how happy they will be! 27 (They will be) among Lote-trees without thorns, 28 and flower-clad acacias, 29 In shade long-extended, 30 By water flowing constantly, 31 and abundant fruits, 32 never-failing and never out of reach. 33 And on couches or thrones, raised high. 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 And made them virgins, 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 For those on the right. 38