The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ When the Event (the resurrection) comes 1 Which is bound to happen undoubtedly -- 2 abasing, exalting, 3 When the earth is shaken with convulsion 4 and the mountains are totally shattered and crumble to pieces 5 and become like scattered dust particles, 6 [on that Day] you shall be divided into three groups. 7 The people of the right hand - those whose books of records will be placed in their right hands. How happy they will be! 8 And the People on the Left: and how miserable will be the People on the Left! 9 and the Outstrippers: the Outstrippers 10 those are they brought near (to their Lord) 11 In gardens of delight; 12 A multitude from the ancients. 13 And a few from among the latter. 14 On lined couches, 15 they shall recline, facing each other, 16 immortal youths going round about them 17 With goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains: 18 Unheady, uninebriating; 19 with fruits of their own choice 20 and the flesh of birds, as they desire. 21 and fair maidens with large, lustrous eyes 22 as the likeness of hidden pearls, 23 The reward for what they did. 24 There they shall hear no idle talk nor any sinful speech. 25 only the saying 'Peace, Peace!' 26 As for the people of the right hand, how happy they will be! 27 (They will be) among Lote-trees without thorns, 28 and clustered bananas, 29 And extended shade, 30 and flowing water, 31 and fruits abounding 32 never-ending and unforbidden. 33 And raised couches. 34 Lo! We have created them a (new) creation 35 And made them virgins, 36 Loving (their husbands only), equal in age. 37 For those of the right hand. 38