The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ When the forthcoming event does occur. 1 no soul will deny its coming. 2 (Many) will it bring low; (many) will it exalt; 3 when the earth will suddenly shake with a terrible shaking, 4 and the mountains will crumble 5 So that they shall be as scattered dust. 6 And you become [of] three kinds: 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 And the People on the Left: and how miserable will be the People on the Left! 9 The foremost ones (in faith and virtue) - the foremost ones in receiving their reward. 10 (The foremost ones) will be the nearest ones to God 11 In the Gardens of delight (Paradise). 12 A large group from the earlier generations. 13 And a few of the later peoples, 14 (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones, 15 Reclining thereon facing each other. 16 immortal youths shall go about them 17 carrying goblets and ewers and cups filled with the purest wine, 18 They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted, 19 along with fruits of their choice; 20 and any flesh of fowl that they desire. 21 They will have maidens with large, lovely black and white eyes, 22 Like pearls within their shells, 23 All this shall be theirs as a reward for their deeds. 24 They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk 25 All talk will be sound and upright. 26 As for the People on the Right, how fortunate shall be the people on the Right! 27 mid thornless lote-trees 28 Bananatrees, piled 29 In shade long-extended, 30 And water gushing, 31 And fruit in plenty, 32 Neither intercepted nor forbidden, 33 and raised couches 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 Then We have made them virgins, 36 Loving companions matched in age, 37 All this will be for the People on the Right; 38