The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ WHEN THAT which must come to pass [at last] comes to pass, 1 Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming. 2 (it will) abase (some) and exalt (others). 3 when the earth shall be rocked 4 and the mountains crumbled 5 So that they become a scattered dust, 6 On that day, you (mankind) will 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 Those on the Left -- how unlucky are those on the Left! 9 As for the Foremost, they will be the foremost! 10 they who were [always] drawn close unto God! 11 They are in Gardens of peace. 12 A numerous company from among the first, 13 And a few from those of later times. 14 On couches wrought of gold, 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 There shall go round unto them youths ever-young. 17 With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring - 18 neither causing headaches, nor intoxication; 19 and such fruits as they shall choose, 20 and the flesh of birds, as they desire. 21 and fair maidens with large, lustrous eyes 22 Like unto hidden pearls, 23 A reward for what they used to do. 24 They will not hear therein any vain or sinful talk, 25 but only the saying: 'Peace, Peace' 26 And those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand? 27 Among thorn-less lote-trees. 28 And plantains laden with fruit. 29 Lengthened shadows, 30 And water gushing, 31 And plenty of fruits. 32 That will neither finish, nor ever be stopped. 33 And on couches or thrones, raised high. 34 and the noble maidens that We have created 35 and made them virgins, 36 Loving, equals in age, 37 All this will be for the People on the Right; 38