The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the great event comes to pass, 1 There is, at its occurrence, no denial. 2 abasing [some,] exalting [others]! 3 when the earth shall be rocked 4 and the mountains crumbled, 5 becoming scattered dust, 6 You shall then become three groups. 7 Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 8 And those on the left hand; how miserable shall those on the left hand be! 9 As for the Foremost, they will be the foremost! 10 Those are they who will be brought nigh 11 in the beautiful Paradise. 12 Many of them will be from the ancient people 13 but [only] a few of later times. 14 (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones, 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 Immortal youths will wait upon them 17 Cups and decanters, beakers full of sparkling wine, 18 a drink by which their minds will not be clouded nor will it cause drunkenness; 19 and such fruits as they shall choose, 20 And the meat of fowl, from whatever they desire. 21 And (there are) fair ones with wide, lovely eyes, 22 The likenesses of pearls well-protected, 23 A reward for what they used to do. 24 They will not hear any useless speech in it, or any sin. 25 only the words of peace and tranquillity. 26 And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand? 27 (They will be) among Lote-trees without thorns, 28 and serried acacias, 29 and continuous shade, 30 And water everflowing. 31 and fruit abounding, 32 never-ending and unrestricted, 33 And maidens incomparable. 34 Lo! We have created them a (new) creation 35 And made them virginal, 36 intensely loving and of matching age. 37 For the sake of the companions of the right hand. 38