The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
۞ When the Event (the resurrection) comes 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 Degrading (some) and exalting (others); 3 When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake. 4 And the mountains are crumbled, crumbled. 5 So that they will become floating dust particles. 6 And you become [of] three kinds: 7 The People on the Right: and how fortunate will be the People on the Right! 8 And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand? 9 And the Outstrippers, the Outstrippers 10 They shall be the nearest to God. 11 In the gardens of bliss. 12 A large group from the earlier generations. 13 And a few of later ages, 14 On thrones woven [with ornament], 15 Reclining on them, facing one another. 16 Surrounded by immortal boys. 17 with goblets, jugs and cups of crystal clear wine 18 No headache will they have therefrom, nor will they be intoxicated - 19 And with fruits, any that they may select: 20 Bird meats that they relish, 21 They will have maidens with large, lovely black and white eyes, 22 as the likeness of hidden pearls, 23 A reward for what they used to do. 24 There they shall hear no idle talk nor any sinful speech. 25 but only the saying: 'Peace, Peace' 26 NOW AS FOR those who have attained to righteousness - what of those who have attained to righteousness? 27 (will be) among thornless Lote trees. 28 And clustered plantains, 29 and continuous shade, 30 And water flowing constantly, 31 And fruit in abundance. 32 Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden, 33 They shall be on upraised couches, 34 Lo! We have created them a (new) creation 35 And have made them virgins. 36 full of love, well-matched 37 For those on the Right Hand. 38