The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
۞ When the inevitable event comes, 1 There is about its happening no lie. 2 Abasing exalting. 3 When the earth is shaken 4 And the mountains will be powdered to dust. 5 they will become like dust scattered around. 6 [on that Day,] then, shall you be [divided into] three kinds. 7 Companions of the Right, what are the Companions of the Right? 8 And the Companions of the Left Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Left Hand? 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 brought near (to their Lord) 11 In the gardens of bliss. 12 A multitude from the ancients. 13 And a few of later ages, 14 Seated on couches wrought in gold and encrusted with precious stones, 15 Reclining thereon, face to face. 16 They will be served by immortal boys, 17 Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. 18 No after-ache will they receive therefrom, nor will they suffer intoxication: 19 And fruit of what they select 20 and with the flesh of any fowl that they may desire. 21 and wide-eyed houris 22 Like unto hidden pearls, 23 [And this will be] a reward for what they did [in life]. 24 Therein they shall hear no idle talk, no cause of sin, 25 All talk will be sound and upright. 26 Those on the Right, how fortunate are those on the Right! 27 mid thornless lote-trees 28 and banana trees, 29 and amid the extended shade 30 and flowing water 31 And fruit abundant. 32 unfailing and not forbidden. 33 and raised couches 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 And have made them virgins. 36 chaste, loving companions of the same age 37 for those on the Right, 38