The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
۞ When the inevitable event takes place, 1 and there can be no denying its happening, 2 (it will) abase (some) and exalt (others). 3 When the earth is shaken 4 and the mountains crumbled, 5 and become like scattered dust particles, 6 You shall then become three groups. 7 Those on the right hand; how happy shall those on the right hand be! 8 Those on the Left -- how unlucky are those on the Left! 9 The foremost ones (in faith and virtue) - the foremost ones in receiving their reward. 10 Those! they shall be the brought nigh, 11 In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] 12 (a throng of the ancients 13 And a few from the latter. 14 (They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones), 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 Surrounded by immortal boys. 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink; 18 that will neither make the head throb, nor intoxicate, 19 And fruit that they prefer 20 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire. 21 They will have maidens with large, lovely black and white eyes, 22 Like pearls safely hidden. 23 Reward for what they used to do. 24 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse, 25 But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace)! 26 NOW AS FOR those who have attained to righteousness - what of those who have attained to righteousness? 27 (They will be) among thornless lote-trees, 28 Bananatrees, piled 29 And in everlasting shade. 30 And water poured out 31 And fruits numberless, 32 Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden, 33 And raised couches; 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), - 36 loving companions, matching in age, 37 with those who have attained to righteousness: 38