The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ When the Occurrence occurs, 1 There is, at its occurrence, no denial. 2 Abasing (one party), exalting (the other), 3 When the earth will tremble, shivering. 4 and the mountains crumbled 5 So they will become like fine dust, scattered in a shaft of light. 6 you shall be divided into three parties, 7 Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are 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 the foremost in the race, the foremost in the race: 10 Who will be honoured 11 in the beautiful Paradise. 12 a good many of those of olden times, 13 And a few from the later generations. 14 Seated on couches wrought in gold and encrusted with precious stones, 15 reclining on them facing each other; 16 they will be waited on by ageless youths 17 With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine, 18 that will neither make the head throb, nor intoxicate, 19 and with fruit of any kind that they may choose, 20 And the flesh of fowls that they desire. 21 And pure, beautiful ones, 22 like pearls preserved in their shells, 23 Reward for what they used to do. 24 No empty talk will they hear there, nor any call to sin, 25 Except the saying, “Peace, peace.” 26 And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 27 (will be) among thornless Lote trees. 28 and banana trees, 29 and extended shade, 30 And water everflowing. 31 and abundant fruits, 32 unfailing and not forbidden. 33 and raised couches 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 and made them virgins, 36 intensely loving and of matching age. 37 For those of the right hand. 38