The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
۞ When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls. 1 There is no denying that it will befall - 2 abasing [some,] exalting [others]! 3 When the earth is shaken with a shaking [severe,] 4 and the mountains fragmented 5 So that they become a scattered dust, 6 [on that Day] you shall be divided into three groups. 7 Then (as to) the companions of the right hand; how happy are the companions of the right hand! 8 Companions of the Left (O Companions of the Left!) 9 As for the Foremost, they will be the foremost! 10 Those are the ones brought near [to Allah] 11 in the Gardens of Delight 12 Many of them will be from the ancient people 13 And a few from the latter. 14 They will recline on jewelled couches 15 reclining upon them, set face to face, 16 they will be waited on by ageless youths 17 With goblets and ewers and a cup of pure drink; 18 They shall not be affected with headache thereby, nor shall they get exhausted, 19 with fruits of their own choice 20 and the flesh of birds, as they desire. 21 And pure, beautiful ones, 22 like unto pearls [still] hidden in their shells. 23 A recompense for that which they have been working. 24 They will not hear any unnecessary or sinful talk 25 but only the saying: 'Peace, Peace' 26 The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? 27 Among thorn-less lote-trees. 28 and banana trees, 29 In shade long-extended, 30 And water gushing, 31 and an abundance of fruits, 32 Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden, 33 And couches raised up. 34 Indeed, We have produced the women of Paradise in a [new] creation 35 And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), - 36 The beloved of their husbands, of one age. 37 For the Companions of the Right Hand. 38