The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ When the Event inevitable cometh to pass, 1 there is no denying its coming 2 abasing [some,] exalting [others]! 3 When the earth will tremble, shivering. 4 and the mountains crumbled, 5 Becoming dust scattered abroad, 6 And you become [of] three kinds: 7 Those on the right hand; how happy shall those on the right hand be! 8 Companions of the Left (O Companions of the Left!) 9 As for the Foremost, they will be the foremost! 10 they who were [always] drawn close unto God! 11 In the gardens of bliss. 12 A throng of the ancients, 13 And a few of the later peoples, 14 They will recline on jewelled couches 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 Round about them shall go youths never altering in age, 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink; 18 which will not cause them any intoxication or illness. 19 they will also go about them with the fruits of which they may choose, 20 and such flesh of fowl as they desire, 21 And [with them will be their] companions pure, most beautiful of eye, 22 as the likeness of hidden pearls, 23 shall be their recompense for their deeds. 24 They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk 25 But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace)! 26 Those on the Right, how fortunate are those on the Right! 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 and flower-clad acacias, 29 And shade extended 30 And water everflowing. 31 and fruit abounding, 32 never-ending and unrestricted, 33 And [upon] beds raised high. 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 And made them virgins. 36 The beloved of their husbands, of one age. 37 For those of the right hand. 38