The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
۞ When the Event inevitable cometh to pass, 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 Abasing (one party), exalting (the other), 3 When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake. 4 And the mountains shall be crumbled to atoms, 5 So that they become a scattered dust, 6 And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups). 7 So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right! 8 And those on the left hand; how miserable shall those on the left hand be! 9 And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter). 10 Those are they who will be brought nigh 11 in the Gardens of Delight, 12 A numerous company from among the first, 13 And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later time (generations). 14 On couches in wrought with gold. 15 facing one another. 16 immortal youths shall go about them 17 with goblets, jugs and cups of crystal clear wine 18 Wherefrom they get no aching of the head nor any madness, 19 along with fruits of their choice; 20 Bird meats that they relish, 21 and wide-eyed houris 22 Like pearls safely hidden. 23 As recompense for all they had done. 24 They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk 25 Only the saying, "Peace! Peace". 26 And the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 27 They will be in (the shade) of thornless lote 28 And acacia covered with heaps of bloom, 29 In shade long-extended, 30 and waters gushing, 31 And plenty of fruits. 32 Neither ending nor forbidden. 33 And on Thrones (of Dignity), raised high. 34 Indeed, We have produced the women of Paradise in a [new] creation 35 And have made them virgins. 36 The beloved of their husbands, of one age. 37 with those who have attained to righteousness: 38