The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the great event comes to pass, 1 Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming. 2 abasing [some,] exalting [others]! 3 When the earth is shaken with convulsion 4 and the mountains are totally shattered and crumble to pieces 5 So that they will become floating dust particles. 6 and you shall be three bands -- 7 So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! 8 Companions of the Left, what are the Companions of the Left? 9 And the forerunners, the forerunners - 10 These will be those nearest to Allah. 11 in the Gardens of Delight, 12 a host of the ancients 13 And a few of later ages, 14 Seated on couches wrought in gold and encrusted with precious stones, 15 Reclining on them, facing each other. 16 Youths of never-ending bloom will pass round to them 17 with goblets and ewers, and a cup from a spring 18 (no brows throbbing, no intoxication) 19 with fruits of their own choice 20 and the meat of any bird that they may desire; 21 And companions with big beautiful eyes 22 like pearls preserved in their shells, 23 As reward for what they used to do. 24 They shall not hear therein vain or sinful discourse, 25 Except the word peace, peace. 26 And those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand? 27 Midst lote-trees thornless. 28 and flower-clad acacias, 29 and shade extended, 30 And water flowing constantly, 31 and abundant fruit, 32 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden, 33 on raised couches. 34 Indeed We formed them (the houris and all believing women), 35 And made them virgins, 36 loving companions, matching in age, 37 For the sake of the companions of the right hand. 38