The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
۞ When the inevitable event comes, 1 There is no belying its coming to pass-- 2 It will bring down [some] and raise up [others]. 3 When the earth is shaken violently, 4 and the mountains will crumble 5 so that they become as scattered dust 6 you shall be divided into three parties, 7 Companions of the Right, what are the Companions of the Right? 8 And those on the left hand; how miserable shall those on the left hand be! 9 And the preceders are the preceders. 10 those are they brought near (to their Lord) 11 In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] 12 a large group of the early believers, 13 And a few from those of later times. 14 (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones, 15 reclining on them, arrayed face to face; 16 Round about them shall go youths never altering in age, 17 With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring - 18 No after-ache will they receive therefrom, nor will they suffer intoxication: 19 And with fruit from that which they choose. 20 And with flesh of fowls from that which they desire. 21 And pure, beautiful ones, 22 Like unto preserved pearls. 23 As recompense for all they had done. 24 There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination 25 except each other's greetings of, "Peace be with you". 26 The Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 Bananatrees, piled 29 Lengthened shadows, 30 Gushing water, 31 And fruit, abundant [and varied], 32 That will neither finish, nor ever be stopped. 33 And carpets raised. 34 Lo! We have created them a (new) creation 35 and made them virgins, 36 intensely loving and of matching age. 37 with those who have attained to righteousness: 38