The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
۞ When the Event (the resurrection) comes 1 there will be nought that could give the lie to its having come to pass, 2 The event will be abasing some, and exalting some. 3 When the earth is shaken with a shock 4 And the mountains will be powdered to dust. 5 So that they shall be as scattered dust. 6 And ye are classes three. 7 So those on the Right Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Records in their right hands), Who will be those on the Right Hand? (As a respect for them, because they will enter Paradise). 8 And the People on the Left: and how miserable will be the People on the Left! 9 Then the foremost, how pre-excellent, 10 Those are they who will be brought nigh 11 In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] 12 A number of people from those of old, 13 And a few from the later generations. 14 On studded thrones. 15 they shall recline, facing each other, 16 immortal youths going round about them 17 with goblets, and ewers, and a cup from a spring 18 Whereby there shall be neither headiness nor will they be inebriated. 19 and such fruits as they shall choose, 20 And with flesh of fowls from that which they desire. 21 and wide-eyed houris 22 Like unto hidden pearls, 23 as reward for their deeds. 24 Therein they shall hear no idle talk, no cause of sin, 25 But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace)! 26 The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? 27 Among thornless lote-trees 28 and acacias flower-clad, 29 And shade extended 30 And in perpetually flowing water. 31 And fruit in plenty, 32 Neither ending nor forbidden. 33 on raised couches. 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 And made them virginal, 36 chaste, loving companions of the same age 37 For the fellows on the right hand. 38