The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the forthcoming event does occur. 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 It will abase some and exalt others. 3 When the earth is shaken with a shock 4 and the mountains will crumble 5 so that they become as scattered dust 6 You shall then become three groups. 7 Those on the right hand; how happy shall those on the right hand be! 8 Companions of the Left (O Companions of the Left!) 9 and the Outstrippers: the Outstrippers 10 They shall be near-stationed (to their Lord), 11 in the Gardens of Delight 12 A number of people from those of old, 13 And a few of those of later time. 14 On couches wrought of gold, 15 facing one another. 16 Youths of never-ending bloom will pass round to them 17 with goblets and ewers, and a cup from a spring 18 which will not cause them any intoxication or illness. 19 along with fruits of their choice; 20 And meat of birds that they may wish. 21 And (there will be) Companions with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes,- 22 Like unto hidden pearls, 23 All this shall be theirs as a reward for their deeds. 24 They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin - 25 Nought but the saying: peace! peace! 26 The Companions of the Right 27 They shall be in the midst of thornless lote trees, 28 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit] 29 In shade long-extended, 30 near to flowing water 31 and abundant fruits, 32 never-failing and never out of reach. 33 And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high. 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 And have made them virgins. 36 Loving, equals in age, 37 For those on the right hand; 38