The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
۞ When the Event will come to pass 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 Degrading (some) and exalting (others); 3 This will happen when the earth is shaken, shaken 4 And the hills are ground to powder 5 So that they shall be as scattered dust. 6 you shall be divided into three parties, 7 Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 8 And the People on the Left: and how miserable will be the People on the Left! 9 And the foremost are the foremost, 10 These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah), 11 In gardens of delight; 12 a large group of the early believers, 13 And a few from the later generations. 14 upon close-wrought couches 15 Reclining face to face. 16 immortal youths shall go about them 17 Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. 18 Unheady, uninebriating; 19 And with fruits, any that they may select: 20 Bird meats that they relish, 21 And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious), 22 Like unto preserved pearls. 23 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). 24 There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination 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 thorn-less lote-trees. 28 And acacia covered with heaps of bloom, 29 and amid the extended shade 30 and gushing water, 31 and abundant fruits, 32 Neither ending nor forbidden. 33 and upraised couches. 34 Perfectly We formed them, perfect, 35 And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), - 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 For the fellows on the right hand. 38