The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
۞ When the forthcoming event does occur. 1 (and none denies its descending) 2 The event will be abasing some, and exalting some. 3 When the earth is shaken violently, 4 and the mountains are shattered into [countless] shards, 5 So that they shall be as scattered dust. 6 you shall be divided into three parties, 7 Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 8 And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand! 9 And the Outstrippers, the Outstrippers 10 those are they brought near (to their Lord) 11 They will dwell in the Gardens of Bliss: 12 a good many of those of olden times, 13 And a few from among the latter. 14 On couches in wrought with gold. 15 Reclining therein face to face. 16 Round about them shall go youths never altering in age, 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink; 18 that will neither make the head throb, nor intoxicate, 19 And fruit of what they select 20 and any flesh of fowl that they desire. 21 And companions with big beautiful eyes 22 like hidden pearls, 23 All this shall be theirs as a reward for their deeds. 24 They will not hear therein any vain or sinful talk, 25 (Naught) but the saying: Peace, (and again) Peace. 26 As for the People on the Right, how fortunate shall be the people on the Right! 27 Among thorn-less lote-trees. 28 Bananatrees, piled 29 In shade long-extended, 30 And water everflowing. 31 and an abundance of fruits, 32 Neither ending nor forbidden. 33 on raised couches. 34 Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation. 35 and made them virgins, 36 The beloved of their husbands, of one age. 37 for those on the Right, 38