The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
۞ When the Event inevitable cometh to pass, 1 there is no denying its coming 2 It will bring down [some] and raise up [others]. 3 When the earth is shaken violently, 4 And the mountains will be powdered to dust. 5 So that they become dust seattered. 6 [on that Day,] then, shall you be [divided into] three kinds. 7 Companions of the Right, what are the Companions of the Right? 8 And (then) those on the left hand; what of those on the left hand? 9 And the foremost are the foremost, 10 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah] 11 In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] 12 a good many of those of olden times, 13 but [only] a few of later times. 14 They (will be seated) on gold-encrusted couches, 15 Reclining therein face to face. 16 Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness), 17 Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them. 18 Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses. 19 with fruits of their own choice 20 And the flesh of fowls, any that they may desire. 21 And gorgeous eyed fair maidens. 22 like hidden pearls, 23 shall be their recompense for their deeds. 24 They will not hear any useless speech in it, or any sin. 25 (Naught) but the saying: Peace, (and again) Peace. 26 And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 27 They shall be in the midst of thornless lote trees, 28 and serried acacias, 29 and extended shade, 30 And water poured out 31 and fruits abounding 32 Neither ending nor forbidden. 33 And raised couches. 34 and their spouses We shall have brought them into being afresh, 35 and We made them spotless virgins, 36 full of love, well-matched 37 For the Companions of the Right Hand. 38