The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
۞ When the Occurrence occurs, 1 there will be nought that could give the lie to its having come to pass, 2 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 3 When the earth is shaken with a shock 4 And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits. 5 Becoming dust scattered abroad, 6 [on that Day] you shall be divided into three groups. 7 The people of the right hand - those whose books of records will be placed in their right hands. How happy they will be! 8 And those on the left hand; how miserable shall those on the left hand be! 9 And those foremost [(in Islamic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islam,] will be foremost (in Paradise). 10 Those are they who will be brought nigh 11 In Gardens of Bliss: 12 A multitude from the ancients. 13 And a few from the latter. 14 On thrones decorated, 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 Round about them shall go youths never altering in age, 17 With bowls and ewers and a cup from a pure spring 18 by which their minds will not be clouded and which will not make them drunk; 19 and with fruit of any kind that they may choose, 20 and the flesh of birds, as they desire. 21 And companions with big beautiful eyes 22 like the pearls in their shells: 23 as reward for their deeds. 24 They will not hear therein any vain or sinful talk, 25 Except the word peace, peace. 26 The Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 And clusters of banana plants. 29 and spreading shade 30 And water gushing, 31 and abundant fruit, 32 Neither ending nor forbidden. 33 and upraised couches. 34 and the noble maidens that We have created 35 And made them virgins, 36 loving and of equal age. 37 for those on the Right, 38