The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
۞ When the forthcoming event does occur. 1 there is no denying its coming 2 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 3 When the earth is shaken violently, 4 and the mountains crumbled 5 so that they become as scattered dust 6 [on that Day] you shall be divided into three groups. 7 Those on the right hand; how happy shall those on the right hand be! 8 And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left? 9 And the foremost are the foremost, 10 They shall be the nearest to God. 11 In gardens of delight; 12 A number of the earlier peoples, 13 And a few of those of later time. 14 (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones, 15 Reclining thereon facing each other. 16 Surrounded by immortal boys. 17 with goblets and ewers, and a cup from a spring 18 neither causing headaches, nor intoxication; 19 And fruit that they prefer 20 And meat of birds that they may wish. 21 and wide-eyed houris 22 The likes unto pearls hidden. 23 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). 24 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse, 25 But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace)! 26 The Companions of the Right Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 27 Among thorn-less lote-trees. 28 And plantains laden with fruit. 29 and continuous shade, 30 and waters gushing, 31 and abundant fruits, 32 Unending, unforbidden, 33 And [with them will be their] spouses, raised high: 34 We have formed them in a distinctive fashion, 35 and shall have made them virgins, 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 with those who have attained to righteousness: 38