The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ When the Event (the resurrection) comes 1 there will be nought that could give the lie to its having come to pass, 2 abasing, exalting, 3 When the earth is shaken with convulsion 4 And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits. 5 So they will become like fine dust, scattered in a shaft of light. 6 On that day, you (mankind) will be divided into three groups: 7 Companions of the Right, what are the Companions of the Right? 8 Companions of the Left, what are the Companions of the Left? 9 Then the foremost, how pre-excellent, 10 They shall be near-stationed (to their Lord), 11 In gardens of tranquility; 12 A multitude from the ancients. 13 and how few of the later folk) 14 (They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones), 15 Reclining face to face. 16 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal 17 with goblets, jugs and cups of crystal clear wine 18 Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication. 19 And fruit; that they may choose. 20 and such flesh of fowl as they desire, 21 They will have maidens with large, lovely black and white eyes, 22 like hidden pearls, 23 As recompense for all they had done. 24 There they shall hear no idle talk, no cause of sin, 25 Nought but the saying: peace! peace! 26 As for the People on the Right, how fortunate shall be the people on the Right! 27 (will be) among thornless Lote trees. 28 And clusters of banana plants. 29 In shade long-extended, 30 and waters gushing, 31 And abundant fruit, 32 Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden, 33 And maidens incomparable. 34 We have indeed developed these women with an excellent development. 35 And have made them virgins. 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 All this will be for the People on the Right; 38