The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ When the Event (the resurrection) comes 1 There is about its happening no lie. 2 (it will) abase (some) and exalt (others). 3 When the earth shall be shaken to its depths, 4 And the mountains shall be crumbled to atoms, 5 And become dust dispersing. 6 You will become three categories: 7 Those on the right hand; how happy shall those on the right hand be! 8 And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand? 9 And the Outstrippers, the Outstrippers 10 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah] 11 in the Gardens of Bliss. 12 A multitude of those of old 13 And a few from the latter. 14 On studded thrones. 15 Reclining therein face to face. 16 Surrounded by immortal boys. 17 With vessels, pitchers and a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring - 18 Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses. 19 And with fruits, any that they may select: 20 And the flesh of fowl such as they desire. 21 And pure, beautiful ones, 22 Like unto hidden pearls, 23 A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). 24 There they shall hear no idle talk, no cause of sin, 25 but only the tiding of inner soundness and peace. 26 The Companions of the Right (O Companions of the Right!) 27 Among thornless lote-trees 28 And [banana] trees layered [with fruit] 29 And spreading shade, 30 and gushing water, 31 And abundant fruit, 32 Unending, unforbidden, 33 And on couches or thrones, raised high. 34 and their spouses We shall have brought them into being afresh, 35 And made them virgins. 36 intensely loving and of matching age. 37 For those of the right hand. 38