The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls. 1 And there can be no denying of its befalling. 2 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 3 When the earth will tremble, shivering. 4 And the mountains shall be crumbled to atoms, 5 And become dust dispersing. 6 On that day, you (mankind) will be divided into three groups: 7 Those on the Right -- how blessed are those on the Right! 8 The people of the left hand - those whose books of records will be placed in their left hands. How miserable they will be! 9 And the preceders are the preceders. 10 It is they who are the close ones. 11 In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] 12 A throng of the ancients, 13 And a few from among the latter. 14 On thrones decorated, 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 they will be waited on by ageless youths 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink; 18 neither causing headaches, nor intoxication; 19 Also, they will be served with the fruits of their choice 20 and the meat of any bird that they may desire; 21 And gorgeous eyed fair maidens. 22 Like pearls within their shells, 23 a recompense for all that they did. 24 They will not hear therein any vain or sinful talk, 25 Except the saying, “Peace, peace.” 26 The Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 27 (They will be) among thornless lote-trees, 28 Among Talh trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above another,- 29 And shade extended 30 near to flowing water 31 And fruit in plenty, 32 Unending, unforbidden, 33 And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high. 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 and made them virgins, 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 For the sake of the companions of the right hand. 38