The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ When the Occurrence occurs, 1 no soul will deny its coming. 2 (a calamitous Event) that shall turn things upside down: 3 When the earth is shaken with a shaking [severe,] 4 And the mountains shall be made to crumble with (an awful) crumbling, 5 and become like scattered dust particles, 6 And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups). 7 Companions of the Right, what are the Companions of the Right? 8 And (as to) the companions of the left hand; how wretched are the companions of the left hand! 9 The third to the fore shall be the foremost. 10 those are they brought near (to their Lord) 11 In gardens of bliss [will they dwell] 12 a good many of those of olden times, 13 and a few from later times. 14 On thrones decorated, 15 facing one another. 16 Immortal youths will wait upon them 17 Cups and decanters, beakers full of sparkling wine, 18 Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses. 19 And fruits such as they choose, 20 and the flesh of birds, as they desire. 21 and there shall be wide-eyed maidens, 22 as the likeness of hidden pearls, 23 As recompense for all they had done. 24 Therein they hear no vain or sinful discourse. 25 only the words of peace and tranquillity. 26 The Companions of the Right Hand,- what will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 27 [They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed 28 Among Talh trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above another,- 29 And shade extended 30 And water everflowing. 31 And fruit in abundance. 32 Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden, 33 And carpets raised. 34 Lo! We have created them a (new) creation 35 And made them virgins. 36 Loving (their husbands only), equal in age. 37 For those on the right hand; 38