The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ When the Event inevitable cometh to pass, 1 There is about its happening no lie. 2 some shall be abased and others exalted. 3 When the earth is shaken with a shock 4 And the mountains are crumbled, crumbled. 5 So that they shall be as scattered dust. 6 And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups). 7 Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 8 Those on the Left -- how unlucky are those on the Left! 9 And the preceders are the preceders. 10 They shall be near-stationed (to their Lord), 11 In the gardens of bliss. 12 A multitude from the ancients. 13 And a few from the later generations. 14 (They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones), 15 Reclining face to face. 16 There wait on them immortal youths 17 Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. 18 They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted, 19 And such fruits as they fancy, 20 and with the flesh of any fowl that they may desire to eat; 21 And [for them are] fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes, 22 The like of the hidden pearls: 23 A recompense for that which they have been working. 24 Therein they shall hear no idle talk, no cause of sin, 25 Other than "Peace, peace" the salutation. 26 And those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! 27 They shall recline on high amidst lote trees without thorns 28 And clustered plantains, 29 And extended shade, 30 And water flowing constantly, 31 and an abundance of fruits, 32 unfailing and not forbidden. 33 And carpets raised. 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 like of age for the Companions of the Right. 38