The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
۞ When the Event (the resurrection) comes 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 It will bring low (some); (and others) it will exalt; 3 When the earth is shaken 4 And the mountains shall be crumbled to atoms, 5 and become a dust, scattered, 6 you shall be divided into three parties, 7 Those of the right hand -- how (happy) will be those of the right hand! 8 And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand? 9 The foremost ones (in faith and virtue) - the foremost ones in receiving their reward. 10 These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah), 11 in the Gardens of Bliss. 12 a host of the ancients 13 And a few of those of later time. 14 On studded thrones. 15 they shall recline, facing each other, 16 they will be waited on by ageless youths 17 With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine, 18 which will not cause them any intoxication or illness. 19 Also, they will be served with the fruits of their choice 20 And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire. 21 And pure, beautiful ones, 22 The likes unto pearls hidden. 23 a recompense for that they laboured. 24 They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk 25 But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace)! 26 And those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! 27 They will be in (the shade) of thornless lote 28 And banana-trees (with fruits), one above another. 29 And extended shade, 30 And water poured out 31 And fruit in plenty, 32 undiminished and never denied 33 And on couches or thrones, raised high. 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 And have made them virgins. 36 Loving, equals in age, 37 with those who have attained to righteousness: 38