The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ When the great event comes to pass, 1 there will be nought that could give the lie to its having come to pass, 2 It will abase some and exalt others. 3 When the earth will tremble, shivering. 4 And the mountains will be powdered to dust. 5 So that they become dust seattered. 6 [on that Day,] then, shall you be [divided into] 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 And the foremost are the foremost, 10 Who will be honoured 11 In the Gardens of Pleasure, 12 A throng of the ancients, 13 And a few from among the latter. 14 on lavish couches 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 Youths of never-ending bloom will pass round to them 17 With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine, 18 which will not cause them any intoxication or illness. 19 And fruit; that they may choose. 20 And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire. 21 And pure, beautiful ones, 22 Like unto Pearls well-guarded. 23 A recompense for that which they have been working. 24 They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk 25 Other than "Peace, peace" the salutation. 26 The Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 and banana trees, 29 and spreading shade 30 And water gushing, 31 and abundant fruits, 32 unfailing and not forbidden. 33 And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high. 34 for, behold, We shall have brought them into being in a life renewed, 35 and made them virgins, 36 Lovers, friends, 37 For those of the right hand. 38