The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
۞ WHEN WHAT IS to happen comes to pass -- 1 there will be nought that could give the lie to its having come to pass, 2 abasing [some,] exalting [others]! 3 This will happen when the earth is shaken, shaken 4 and the mountains crumbled, 5 So that they shall be as scattered dust. 6 And you become [of] three kinds: 7 So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! 8 Companions of the Left (O Companions of the Left!) 9 And the preceders are the preceders. 10 These will be those nearest to Allah. 11 They are in Gardens of peace. 12 a good many of those of olden times, 13 And a few of the later peoples, 14 On studded thrones. 15 reclining upon them, facing one another [in love]. 16 immortal youths shall go about them 17 With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains: 18 Unheady, uninebriating; 19 And fruit of what they select 20 and any flesh of fowl that they desire. 21 And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious), 22 Like unto hidden pearls, 23 [And this will be] a reward for what they did [in life]. 24 There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination 25 Only the saying, "Peace! Peace". 26 As for the people of the right hand, how happy they will be! 27 mid thornless lote-trees 28 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit] 29 And extended shade, 30 Gushing water, 31 and fruits in abundance, 32 never-failing and never out of reach. 33 And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high. 34 Indeed We formed them (the houris and all believing women), 35 Then We have made them virgins, 36 chastely amorous, 37 For the companions of the right [who are] 38