The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
۞ When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls. 1 and there can be no denying its happening, 2 abasing [some,] exalting [others]! 3 When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake. 4 And the hills are ground to powder 5 Becoming dust scattered abroad, 6 On that day, you (mankind) will be divided into three groups: 7 Then the companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? 8 Then those of the left hand -- how (unhappy) will be those of the left hand! 9 and the Outstrippers: the Outstrippers 10 Those are they who will be brought nigh 11 In Gardens of Bliss: 12 A multitude from the ancients. 13 and a lesser number from the later generations. 14 On thrones woven [with ornament], 15 Reclining on them, facing one another. 16 immortal youths going round about them 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink; 18 They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted, 19 And fruit of what they select 20 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire. 21 And [with them will be their] companions pure, most beautiful of eye, 22 Like unto Pearls well-guarded. 23 as reward for their deeds. 24 Therein they hear no vain or sinful discourse. 25 except each other's greetings of, "Peace be with you". 26 NOW AS FOR those who have attained to righteousness - what of those who have attained to righteousness? 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 And plantains laden with fruit. 29 In shade long-extended, 30 By water flowing constantly, 31 And abundant fruit, 32 Whose season is not limited, nor (supply) forbidden, 33 and raised couches 34 Indeed We formed them (the houris and all believing women), 35 and made them virgins, 36 Beloved (by nature), equal in age,- 37 for those on the Right, 38