The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
۞ When there happeneth the Event. 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 (Many) will it bring low; (many) will it exalt; 3 This will happen when the earth is shaken, shaken 4 And the hills are ground to powder 5 So they will become like fine dust, scattered in a shaft of light. 6 and you shall be three bands -- 7 Those on the right hand; how happy shall those on the right hand be! 8 Those on the Left -- how unlucky are those on the Left! 9 And the foremost in the race, the foremost in the race: 10 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah] 11 In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] 12 A multitude of those of old 13 And a few from those of later times. 14 On thrones decorated, 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 Immortal youths will wait upon them 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 And such fruits as they fancy, 20 Bird meats that they relish, 21 And there will be fair ones large eyed. 22 The likes unto pearls hidden. 23 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). 24 They will not hear therein any vain or sinful talk, 25 But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace)! 26 And those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! 27 Amid thornless lote-trees, 28 and banana trees, 29 And spreading shade, 30 And water everflowing. 31 And fruit abundant. 32 undiminished and never denied 33 And couches raised up. 34 Lo! We have created them a (new) creation 35 and made them virgins, 36 Lovers, friends, 37 For the companions of the right [who are] 38