The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
۞ When the forthcoming event does occur. 1 There is, at its occurrence, no denial. 2 (it will) abase (some) and exalt (others). 3 When the earth is shaken with a shaking [severe,] 4 and the mountains will crumble 5 So that they become dust seattered. 6 and you shall be three bands -- 7 Those on the Right -- how blessed are those on the Right! 8 The people of the left hand - those whose books of records will be placed in their left hands. How miserable they will be! 9 and the Outstrippers: the Outstrippers 10 It is they who are the close ones. 11 in the Gardens of Bliss. 12 A number of people from those of old, 13 And a few from among the latter. 14 They will recline on jewelled couches 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness), 17 With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine, 18 Whereby there shall be neither headiness nor will they be inebriated. 19 and with fruit of any kind that they may choose, 20 And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire. 21 and wide-eyed houris 22 Like unto preserved pearls. 23 [And this will be] a reward for what they did [in life]. 24 They will hear no nonsense there or talk of sin, 25 except each other's greetings of, "Peace be with you". 26 As for those of the right hand -- how (happy) those of the right hand -- 27 Among thornless lote-trees 28 and clustered bananas, 29 And shade extended 30 and flowing water 31 and an abundance of fruits, 32 Neither intercepted nor forbidden, 33 and raised couches 34 Indeed We formed them (the houris and all believing women), 35 And have made them virgins. 36 loving companions, matching in age, 37 For the Companions of the Right Hand. 38