The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ When the forthcoming event does occur. 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 Abasing (one party), exalting (the other), 3 When the earth is violently shaken 4 and the mountains crumbled 5 So that they become dust seattered. 6 And you shall be three sorts. 7 Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 8 And those on the left hand; how miserable shall those on the left hand be! 9 And the foremost in the race, the foremost in the race: 10 They shall be near-stationed (to their Lord), 11 In the Gardens of delight (Paradise). 12 (a throng of the ancients 13 and only a few of them from the later generations. 14 On studded thrones. 15 Reclining 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 a drink by which their minds will not be clouded nor will it cause drunkenness; 19 And such fruits as they fancy, 20 And the flesh of fowls that they desire. 21 and wide-eyed houris 22 Like unto hidden pearls, 23 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). 24 No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.). 25 except each other's greetings of, "Peace be with you". 26 The Companions of the Right Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 And clusters of banana plants. 29 and amid the extended shade 30 And water everflowing. 31 and abundant fruit, 32 Whose season is not limited, nor (supply) forbidden, 33 And on couches or thrones, raised high. 34 for, behold, We shall have brought them into being in a life renewed, 35 and made them virgins, 36 loving companions, matching in age, 37 All this will be for the People on the Right; 38