The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
۞ When the great event comes to pass, 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 Abasing exalting. 3 When the earth shall be shaken to its depths, 4 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling 5 And become dust dispersing. 6 And ye will be three kinds: 7 Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 8 And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand! 9 But the foremost shall be [they who in life were] the foremost [in faith and good works]: 10 They shall be the nearest to God. 11 In gardens of tranquility; 12 A numerous company from among the first, 13 And a few of later ages, 14 Seated on couches wrought in gold and encrusted with precious stones, 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 immortal youths shall go about them 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink; 18 which will not cause them any intoxication or illness. 19 and such fruits as they shall choose, 20 And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire. 21 And companions with big beautiful eyes 22 Like unto Pearls well-guarded. 23 A recompense for that which they have been working. 24 They will hear no nonsense there or talk of sin, 25 except each other's greetings of, "Peace be with you". 26 And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 And banana-trees (with fruits), one above another. 29 and shade extended, 30 and flowing water 31 And fruit in plenty, 32 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden, 33 And raised couches. 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 and made them virgins, 36 Loving, of equal age. 37 For the companions of the right [who are] 38