The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ When the forthcoming event does occur. 1 Then none will be able to deny its occurrence. 2 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 3 when the earth shall be rocked 4 And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits. 5 and become like scattered dust particles, 6 And ye shall be sorted out into three classes. 7 So those on the Right Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Records in their right hands), Who will be those on the Right Hand? (As a respect for them, because they will enter Paradise). 8 And those on the Left Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Record in their left hands), Who will be those on the Left Hand? (As a disgrace for them, because they will enter Hell). 9 As for the Foremost, they will be the foremost! 10 Those! they shall be the brought nigh, 11 In the gardens of bliss. 12 a host of the ancients 13 And a few from those of later times. 14 On lined couches, 15 Reclining thereon facing each other. 16 immortal youths shall go about them 17 With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains: 18 Unheady, uninebriating; 19 And fruits that they may like. 20 And the flesh of fowls that they desire. 21 and fair maidens with large, lustrous eyes 22 Like unto preserved pearls. 23 Reward for what they used to do. 24 Not frivolity will they hear therein, nor any taint of ill,- 25 But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace)! 26 Those on the Right, how fortunate are those on the Right! 27 mid thornless lote-trees 28 And plantains laden with fruit. 29 and continuous shade, 30 And water gushing, 31 And plenty of fruits. 32 Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off, 33 And on couches or thrones, raised high. 34 and their spouses We shall have brought them into being afresh, 35 And have made them virgins. 36 full of love, well-matched 37 For those of the right hand. 38