The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ When the forthcoming event does occur. 1 – and then there will be no one to deny its occurrence – 2 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 3 When the earth is violently shaken 4 and the mountains are totally shattered and crumble to pieces 5 Becoming dust scattered abroad, 6 You shall then become three groups. 7 Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 8 And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand? 9 And the preceders are the preceders. 10 These are they who are drawn nigh (to Allah), 11 In the Gardens of delight (Paradise). 12 A number of the earlier peoples, 13 and how few of the later folk) 14 (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones, 15 reclining on them facing each other; 16 They will be served by immortal boys, 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of limpid drink. 18 Wherefrom they get no aching of the head nor any madness, 19 And fruit; that they may choose. 20 Bird meats that they relish, 21 And pure, beautiful ones, 22 like the pearls in their shells: 23 [And this will be] a reward for what they did [in life]. 24 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse, 25 Only the saying, "Peace! Peace". 26 The Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 27 They will live amid the thornless lot trees 28 and flower-clad acacias, 29 and spreading shade 30 and flowing water 31 and fruit abounding, 32 That will neither finish, nor ever be stopped. 33 And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high. 34 and their spouses We shall have brought them into being afresh, 35 And made them virgins, 36 Lovers, friends, 37 For those of the right hand. 38