The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
۞ WHEN WHAT IS to happen comes to pass -- 1 (and none denies its descending) 2 some shall be abased and others exalted. 3 When the earth is violently shaken 4 And the mountains are crumbled, crumbled. 5 So that they become a scattered dust, 6 And ye will be three kinds: 7 Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 8 And the People on the Left: and how miserable will be the People on the Left! 9 And the foremost are the foremost, 10 Those are they who will be brought nigh 11 in the Gardens of Delight, 12 A multitude from the ancients. 13 And a few from among the latter. 14 On thrones woven [with ornament], 15 Reclining thereon facing each other. 16 (and there) shall wait on them immortal youths 17 Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. 18 by which their minds will not be clouded and which will not make them drunk; 19 Also, they will be served with the fruits of their choice 20 Bird meats that they relish, 21 And [for them are] fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes, 22 beautiful as pearls hidden in their shells. 23 The reward for what they did. 24 There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination 25 But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace)! 26 And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? 27 Among thorn-less lote-trees. 28 Among Talh trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above another,- 29 and continuous shade, 30 By water flowing constantly, 31 And fruit in abundance. 32 unfailing and not forbidden. 33 And on couches or thrones, raised high. 34 Perfectly We formed them, perfect, 35 And made them virgins, 36 loving companions, matching in age, 37 for those on the Right, 38