The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
۞ When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls. 1 There is about its happening no lie. 2 abasing [some,] exalting [others]! 3 when the earth will suddenly shake with a terrible shaking, 4 and the mountains fragmented 5 So that they become a scattered dust, 6 [on that Day,] then, shall you be [divided into] three kinds. 7 Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 8 Companions of the Left (O Companions of the Left!) 9 The foremost ones (in faith and virtue) - the foremost ones in receiving their reward. 10 It is they who are the close ones. 11 in the Gardens of Delight 12 a host of the ancients 13 And a few from the latter. 14 On thrones woven [with ornament], 15 reclining upon them, facing one another [in love]. 16 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of limpid drink. 18 neither causing headaches, nor intoxication; 19 and with fruit of any kind that they may choose, 20 And with flesh of fowls from that which they desire. 21 And [with them will be their] companions pure, most beautiful of eye, 22 Like unto Pearls well-guarded. 23 All this shall be theirs as a reward for their deeds. 24 They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk 25 Only a saying: "Peace, peace." 26 And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 27 mid thornless lote-trees 28 Bananatrees, piled 29 And shade extended 30 And in perpetually flowing water. 31 And fruit, abundant [and varied], 32 Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden, 33 And raised couches; 34 We have indeed developed these women with an excellent development. 35 and We made them spotless virgins, 36 Devoted [to their husbands] and of equal age, 37 For those on the Right Hand. 38