The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ When the Event will come to pass 1 Then none will be able to deny its occurrence. 2 It will bring low (some); (and others) it will exalt; 3 When the earth is shaken with convulsion 4 and the mountains fragmented 5 So they will become like fine dust, scattered in a shaft of light. 6 And ye shall be sorted out into three classes. 7 The People on the Right: and how fortunate will be the People on the Right! 8 Those on the Left -- how unlucky are those on the Left! 9 And the Outstrippers, the Outstrippers 10 It is they who are the close ones. 11 in the Gardens of Bliss. 12 A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islam). 13 And a few from the latter. 14 on lavish couches 15 reclining upon them, facing one another [in love]. 16 Youths of never-ending bloom will pass round to them 17 With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains: 18 neither causing headaches, nor intoxication; 19 Also, they will be served with the fruits of their choice 20 And the flesh of fowls that they desire. 21 And gorgeous eyed fair maidens. 22 Like pearls safely hidden. 23 As reward for what they used to do. 24 Therein they shall hear no idle talk, no cause of sin, 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 Bananatrees, piled 29 and spreading shade 30 and gushing water, 31 And fruit in abundance. 32 Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off, 33 And on couches or thrones, raised high. 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 And made them virgins, 36 The beloved of their husbands, of one age. 37 All this will be for the People on the Right; 38